AMSTI-AU Spotlight: meet the original staff improving STEM instruction and empowering educators across the state

STEM outreach has evolved quite a bit since 2007 when Joel Hill, Kristy Mann and Wayne Strickland began their roles at Auburn University’s newly-formed regional site with the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative, or AMSTI.

Presently, what hasn’t changed is Hill, Mann and Strickland’s dedication to carrying out AMSTI’s mission of providing impactful STEM instruction and resources that empower educators and students across the state.

AMSTI is the Alabama Department of Education’s initiative to improve STEM teaching statewide. Its objective is to support Alabama educators and students in learning STEM through doing STEM, with the premise that students learn math and science best by doing math and science, especially when they are able to relate it to their daily lives.

AMSTI specialists provide virtual and in-person professional learning opportunities for educators, instructional resources and materials, and onsite educator support in 11 regional sites throughout Alabama.

Collaboration brings Alabama State Science Fair to Auburn

After serving Alabama for 14 years as a regional science and engineering fair site, Auburn University took on a new challenge this year — hosting the Alabama State Science and Engineering Fair (ASEF). On April 4-8 winners from five regional fairs came together to compete in the official science and engineering fair for Alabama.”

COSAM alumnus and son, pillars in dentistry and the Gadsden community, receive historic UAB Dentistry alumni awards

Dr. Gordon R. Isbell III, an alumnus of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, or COSAM, and member of the COSAM Dean’s Leadership Council, was recently awarded the 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, or UAB, School of Dentistry Alumni Meeting in February.

Microbiology major Yasmine Hall accepted into 2022 Dauphin Island Sea Lab Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Yasmine Hall, a rising sophomore majoring in microbiology with a pre-vet concentration, is planning for an enriching summer after learning of her acceptance into the 2022 Dauphin Island Sea Lab Research Experience for Undergraduates Program, or DISL REU Program, to be held May 30 to August 5 in Dauphin Island.

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