experimentation on zebrafish embryos.
In addition, Murray is in the process of
developing a website that chronicles her
class’ experiences with zebrafish research.
The website will serve future students and
other biology teachers around the globe,
enabling them to access her methods.
Murray was assisted by mentor Elizabeth
Rochon, a Postdoctoral Associate at the
Gladwin Lab, University of Pittsburgh.
Students from the AP Biology classroom
were able to visit the University of
Pittsburgh Zebrafish Aquarium and listen
to the fascinating research of Dr. Michael
Tsang during a STEM Career Tour earlier
in the year. The visit inspired the kids
to look deeply into current methods of
medical research. “Their experience with
authentic science research, one that is
fed by their own curiosity, transforms the
classroom into a place where students
discover their future,” says Murray.
Beth Young, Director of the Drama
Department and Director of Forensics,
led students to develop augmented reality
experiences to enhance drama projects in
the school. Students experimented with
making media for Aurasma, an interaction
app for cell phones. They created still
photography and graphic des igns in
addition to digital movies that interacted
with a user’s cell phone. Projects are
archived at CWNCDrama.weebly.com.
The CWNC Drama Program has
readily moved in the direction of STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts
and Math) by learning to incorporate the
technology available on its new stage,
and by looking for other ways to integrate
technology into the arts. “We are looking
forward to the continued use of technology
in our drama program. Theater, like all
of the arts, needs to look for ways that
technology enhances what the public
enjoys,” says Young.
Keith Zielen, mathematics and computer
science instructor, is one of 40 teachers in
the nation to pilot a new College Board AP
program called computer science principles
using the mobile CSP curriculum. His
fellowship enabled him to lead students
on the odyssey of creating a digital movie
about their experiences with this unique
course. They entered that digital video
into the I5 competition where they were
named finalists. The video can be viewed at
youtube.com/watch?v=1bx5VG0wrxY.
“Teaching the course has been fun and
a journey in learning for myself as much
as the class,” says Zielen. “I hope our story
inspires others to give Computer Science
another look.”
Research Fellowship is an honor
bestowed on teachers nominated by their
principals. Each one seeks to elevate the
school, community and world through
meaningful projects.
SISTERS OF DIVINE
PROVIDENCE
ANNOUNCE 2017
SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES
The Sisters of Divine Providence
recently announced the 2017 Sisters’
Summer Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes
offers the chance to win cash prizes of
$2,000, $500 and $100.
To enter, visit cdpsisters.org/
SummerSweeps. Proceeds benefit the
ministries and mission of the Sisters
of Divine Providence. No purchase is
necessary to enter, and the winner need
not be present to win. The sweepstakes
ends Sept. 1.
For more information, contact
Jennifer Murphy at 412.318.3329 or
[email protected].
About Sisters of Divine Providence
Founded in Finthen, Germany, in
1851, the Sisters of Divine Providence
is an international congregation of three
provinces (Germany, United States-
Caribbean, Korea) and one mission (Peru)
with approximately 400 vowed members
and 1,000 Associates. The Sisters are
women of varied and diverse backgrounds
and talents, united in their deep trust in a
Provident God who loves and cares for all
creation. The Congregation has expanded
its ministries to meet the needs of the
times in education, campus ministry,
health care, pastoral care, social work,
peace and justice concerns, as well as
serving the poor and homeless and those
who are seeking asylum.
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