Greetings from the CIESE team!

Since 1988, CIESE has collaborated with K-12 school districts to improve science and mathematics achievement through the meaningful use of technology. Our focus is on systemic educational reform through long-term partnerships.

In February 2004, CIESE became part of the Stevens Institute of Technology's Charles V. Schaefer School of Engineering. Current K-12 efforts in curriculum and professional development have been extended to encompass higher education, especially innovation in engineering through working more closely with Stevens' faculty and researchers.

Beth McGrath Director bmcgrath@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5037 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Beth McGrath is Director of CIESE, where she manages program development and implementation and guides collaborations with K-12 schools and other educational partners. She is also leading the RIEE, Research & Innovation in Engineering Education, initiative at Stevens, aimed at strengthening teaching and learning in undergraduate education at Stevens (see http://riee.stevens.edu).  Ms. McGrath has written and spoken for national and international audiences on the impact of technology on the teaching and learning K-16. She graduated with honors from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Mass Communications and completed a Master of Education degree with high honor at the University of Maryland in December 2004.

Mercedes McKay Deputy Director mercedes.mckay@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8063 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Mercedes McKay directs teacher training and curriculum development. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and a graduate certificate in Technology Applications in Science Education from Stevens Institute of Technology. Before joining CIESE, Ms. McKay was a practicing engineer and also taught high school science and mathematics.

Dawna Schultz Project Director, EOFNJ dawna.schultz@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5655 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Dawna Schultz directs the new Engineering Our Future New Jersey initiative. She received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a NJ K-8 teaching certificate from the College of Saint Elizabeth. Prior to joining CIESE, Ms. Schultz was a practicing mechanical engineer, an elementary school teacher, teacher professional development trainer, and an advocate for the STEM professions.

Carol Shields Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Science and Engineering Education carol.shields@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5070 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Carol Shields is responsible for teacher training and developing Internet-based curriculum materials for the elementary level. Ms. Shields taught for 26 years in the Bridgewater-Raritan School District. She has also worked in the school programs department at Liberty Science Center and as a marine life instructor for the National Audubon Society. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Kean College of New Jersey.

Greg Bartus Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Science and Engineering Education gregory.bartus@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8060 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Greg Bartus is responsible for developing and maintaining Internet-based curriculum materials as well as assisting with teacher training. Previous to joining CIESE, he taught high school science for five years. In addition, he has participated on a number of research projects at the university level as well as worked in Alaska as a marine observer. He graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering and a M.A.T. in Science Education.

Jason Sayres Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Science and Engineering Education jason.sayres@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8070 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Jason Sayres is responsible for teacher training and developing Internet-based curriculum materials.  He has a B.E. in Engineering Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Applied Physics from Columbia University.  Before joining CIESE, he had taught physics for eight years at an advanced math and science high school.

Augusto Macalalag Jr. Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Science and Engineering Education augusto.macalalag@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5045 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Augusto Macalalag Jr. is responsible for teacher training and developing Internet-based curriculum materials. He has a B.S. in Chemistry and M.A. in Education from St. Peter’s College. He is currently working on his Ed.D. in Science Education from Rutgers University and Post-Masters Educational Leadership Program at The College of New Jersey. Before joining CIESE, he taught different levels of high school Physics and Chemistry for seven years.

Debra Brockway Curriculum and Assessment Specialist Science and Engineering Education debra.brockway@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5076 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Debra Brockway is involved in the development of Internet-based curriculum materials and teacher training. Prior to joining CIESE, Ms. Brockway taught high school science, primarily chemistry, for 15 years, and coordinated science assessment development for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for three years. She has a B.S. in biology from UC Davis, a comprehensive science teaching certificate from Trenton State College, an M.S. in environmental science from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and an Ed.M. in educational statistics, measurement, and evaluation from Rutgers University.

Henry Harms Manager of Engineering & Technology Programs henry.harms@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5019 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Henry Harms is responsible for managing projects that involve the development of curriculum materials and teacher training. He has B.S.and M.S. degrees from the State University of New York at Oswego. Prior to joining CIESE he taught technology education at the middle school, high school and college levels. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Technology Student Association.

Pat Slater Grants/Office Manager patricia.slater@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5375 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Pat Slater oversees support staff, grant/budget compliance, proposal submissions and database management. Ms. Slater's responsibilities include monitoring subcontracts that are being implemented by various CIESE partners. She graduated summa cum laude from New Jersey City University with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Rosemary Cully Administrative & Technical Assistant rosemary.cully@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8061 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Rosemary Cully is responsible for identifying grants and conference opportunities, compiling research for various projects, maintaining CIESE website, as well as coordinating workshop and meeting schedules. Ms. Cully received an Associate in Science and Business from Hudson County Community College.