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February 11, 2003

LOCAL TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN NSF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Twenty-eight teachers from across Connecticut have been selected to participate in a two-year National Science Foundation (NSF) program learning about technology in the workplace. The program is being administered by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) in collaboration with the Connecticut State Community College System.

The high school and community college math, science and technology teachers are participating in a series of workshops, seminars and teacher internships that highlight the latest technologies being used in Connecticut industries.

Candidates were selected for their commitment to learning about technological advances that will give students a more realistic understanding of how classroom learning can be applied on the job. Technologies being used in manufacturing, engineering (including biomedical engineering) and information technology will be the focus. The program also requires the teachers to devise a curriculum that includes work-based learning opportunities for students.

Among the activities in which the selected teachers are participating is a visit to Electric Boat in Groton to learn about the technology used in developing submarines; a workshop and training for three-dimensional engineering software; and working in a Connecticut company getting hands-on experience with the technologies used in business.

The participating teachers include:

  • James DeLaura of Cromwell, a professor of manufacturing and construction management at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain

  • Lenore Mullady of West Hartford, a technology teacher at Hartford Public High School

  • Laura Gambino of Middletown, who teaches computer information systems at Tunxis Community College in Farmington

  • Don Cronan of Somers, who teaches engineering sciences and math at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield

  • Neil English of New Hartford, a technology education teacher at Litchfield High School and Tunxis Community College in Farmington

  • Melissa Conrad, a chemistry teacher at Learning Corridor Academy of Math and Science in Hartford

  • Joanne Russell of Manchester, who teaches biology at Manchester Community College

  • Mehrdad Faezi of Glastonbury, who teaches manufacturing engineering science and industrial technology at Manchester Community College

  • Alex Pesarik, a biotechnology teacher at Ella Grasso Vocational Technical School in Groton

  • Daria Santerre, who teaches information technology at Norwalk Community College

  • Helen Elperina of Old Saybrook, who teaches physics at Branford High School

  • Hubert Godin, a tech studies professor at Tunxis Community College in Farmington

  • Huan M. Ngo of New Haven, who teaches in the science laboratory at Sheridan Communications & Technology Magnet School in New Haven

  • Judy Donnelly, who teaches photonics and laser electro-optics at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich

  • Jonathan Morris of East Haddam, who teaches biotechnology at Middlesex Community College in Middletown

  • John Ouellette, a technology teacher at New Britain High School

  • Ken Allsworth, a technology teacher at Danbury High School

  • Karen Samuel, a math teacher at Danbury High School

  • Lynelle Evans, a teacher at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven

  • Len Lema, who teaches plastics manufacturing at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain

  • Margaret Sanders, a mathematics teacher at Hillhouse High School in New Haven

  • Paul Freund of Branford, who teaches mathematics at Branford High School

  • Rose Givens, a computer aided design-engineering teacher at A. I. Prince Vocational Technical School in Hartford

  • Robert Lantz of Preston, a professor of mechanical engineering technology at Three Rivers Community College in Norwich

  • Robert Mitchell, a physics teacher at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven

  • Robert E. Tremblay of Woodbridge, who teaches physics at Gateway Community College in New Haven

  • Sherree Verderame, a science teacher at Hillhouse High School in New Haven

  • Tim Krodel, a science teacher at Norwich Vocational Technical School

CBIA is one of 60 institutions nationwide to be awarded a three-year $638,000 NSF grant. The program is part of the NSF's Advanced Technological Education Program. CBIA is the state's largest business organization, with 10,000 member companies throughout Connecticut.

For more information on this program, contact CBIA's Mary deManbey at (860) 244-1975.

Media wishing to attend the event should contact Nancy Andrews, CBIA media relations manager, at 860-244-1957 or andrewsn@cbia.com.

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