April Lanotte is the STEM Integration Lead for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. With over 25 years of education experience in formal and informal settings including K-12 classrooms as well as museums, post-secondary experience with pre-service teacher preparation, and 10 years supporting NASA, her passions include STEM and literacy, all-things aeronautics, and exploring the many ways aerospace impacts our lives. Born and raised in the small town of Mars, PA, her initial love of astronomy and aviation continued to grow and she now looks for ways to connect everyone with the vast resources available in aeronautics for people of all ages. | |
Barbie Buckner is a 20+ year STEM classroom teacher with a Doctorate Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Louisville. Her research interest include the impact of technology on student achievement and teacher behavior. Buckner recently served as a 2013-14 Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation Education and Human Resources Directorate where she collaborated with colleagues on learning, learning environments, broadening participating and workforce development. Barbie sees education as her calling and has spent her life sharing her love for learning with everyone around her. Knowing that today’s student will compete in a global economy, Barbie says that “It is imperative that today’s students are prepared with consistent, rigorous, and relevant standards that encourage more STEM majors, particularly women, to keep this great nation at the forefront in technology, innovation, and advancement.” | |
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