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 Senior Research Associate and Executive Director bmcgrath@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5037 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Beth McGrath is Senior Research Associate and Executive 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.

Arthur Camins Director Arthur.Camins@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8977 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Arthur Camins is the Director of CIESE. Before joining CIESE, he served as the Executive Director of the Gheens Institute for Innovation in the Jefferson County Public schools in Louisville KY; Elementary Math and Science Director for the Hudson Public Schools in Massachusetts and Associate Director the New York City Urban Systemic Initiative. He has been the principal investigator of numerous successful National Science Foundation projects including, Formative Assessment in Science Through Technology, Critical MASS, and Science in the Seamless Day. Most recently he was the Project Director of a US Department of Education Investing in Innovation grant, Making Time for What Matters Most. He earned his BA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and MA from the SUNY-Stony Brook.

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.

Barbara Mammen PISA2 Project Manager Barbara.Mammen@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8046 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Barbara Mammen is the Program Manager for PISA², an $11.5 million grant project funded by the National Science Foundation. Prior to joining CIESE she was a Supervisor of Science & Instructional Technology for two New Jersey school districts, taught middle school science for 12 years, was a science editor/writer for a major educational publishing company and as an educational consultant has conducted presentations and workshops for numerous school districts and professional organizations. Barbara has a BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Speech Pathology from Pace University, NYC, a MS in Science Education from Brooklyn College, and additional coursework in science and educational studies at Georgian Court University, NJ.

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 Adjunct Teaching Professor & Senior Curriculum & Professional Development Specialist – STEM 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 Senior Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist – STEM 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. Assistant Director-STEM Education Research augusto.macalalag@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5045 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Augusto Macalalag Jr. is the Assistant Director, STEM Education Research, and co-Principal Investigator of an NSF grant-funded project. He is involved in designing and teaching science courses as part of the Science and Engineering Foundations in Education Program at Stevens. His research interests include enhancing K-12 science and engineering education through teacher education programs. His dissertation examined the changes in preservice teachers’ knowledge of science inquiry and practice of lesson design as a result of four science methods courses. He has a B.S. in Chemistry and M.A. in Education from St. Peter's College, Post-Masters in Educational Leadership from The College of New Jersey, and Doctor of Education in Science from Rutgers University.

Debra Brockway Assistant Director-Assessment debra.brockway@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5076 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Debra Brockway leads the development of assessment and internal evaluation instruments and protocols. Prior to joining CIESE, Ms. Brockway taught high school science, primarily chemistry, and coordinated science assessment development for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). 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.

Brian Blackmore Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Math & Engineering Education brian.blackmore@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5444 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Brian Blackmore is responsible for conducting teacher training and workshops; and developing Internet-based curriculum materials for Math Science Partnerships with K-12 school districts. He was a practicing aerospace engineer on inertial navigation systems, and prior to joining CIESE he was a high school math and science teacher for 6 years in the Paterson public school district. He has both a BS in Applied & Engineering Physics and an AB in English from Cornell University; an MBA from the University of Chicago; and a teaching certificate from Montclair State University.

Katheryn Kennedy Curriculum and Professional Development Specialist Science Education katheryn.kennedy@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5443 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Kathy Kennedy is responsible for conducting teacher training and workshops; and developing Internet-based curriculum materials for Math Science Partnerships with K-12 school districts. Prior to joining CIESE, she taught biology at the high school and college level and has taught earth and physical science at the middle school level. Kathy received a B.S. in Biology from Siena College and a M.S. in Biomedical Science from Baylor University.

J. Adam Scribner Science Professional Development Specialist adam.scribner@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-8975 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Adam Scribner is a Science Professional Development Specialist responsible for teacher training. A certified biology teacher, Mr. Scribner has taught students of all grade levels, elementary to high school. Most recently, he taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science in Montclair, NJ. He holds a degree in biology from the University of Rhode Island, a Masters in Education from Temple University, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Education Program at Saint Peter's College.    

Chien-Tung “Sam” Chen Web Server and Database Administrator sam.chen@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5655 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Sam Chen is responsible for web server and database administration. Before starting at CIESE, he worked as a web developer at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he earned his Ed.M. in Instructional Technology and Media. He has a B.A. in Physical Education from Fu Jen Catholic University in Taipei, Taiwan, and a M.S. in Computer Information System from Eastern Michigan University.

Chris Jurado Research Associate cjurado@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5455 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Chris Jurado is involved in the development of research activities as well as in the implementation of capstone projects. He has a BE in Chemical Engineering from University of Guayaquil, an Environmental Technology Certificate from the Swedish International Development Agency, and an ME in Engineering Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to joining CIESE he was a practicing chemical engineer on water treatments, environmental management systems and quality assurance for seven years. He's currently pursuing a PhD degree in Financial Engineering at Stevens.

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.

Hyung Min “Kathy” Rennels Administrative Assistant kathy.rennels@stevens.edu Phone: (201) 216-5445 Fax: (201) 216-8069

Kathy Rennels provides administrative support to the department, assisting with logistics at workshops and interacting with school administrators and teachers.  She received her bachelor's degree from New York University.