Physics + Sports

Course Instructor

Dr. Katey Shirey’s work stems from her combined interests in science, art, and education. Dr. Shirey graduated from the University of Virginia with bachelor’s degrees in physics and sculpture. She received her master’s in secondary science education, also from Virginia, and taught Physics at Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington, VA.

Dr. Shirey received her Ph.D. in 2017 from the University of Maryland in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on teacher challenges and productive resources for integrating engineering design into high-school physics. Through her work as a Knowles Teacher Initiative Senior Fellow and founder of eduKatey, Dr. Shirey helps high-school science and math teachers leverage engineering-design instruction for content learning and increased student problem-solving agency.

Course Instructor

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, serves as Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science at Tennessee State University (TSU). Hargrove received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from TSU, MS from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, MO., and PhD from the University of Iowa. He completed post-doctoral research at the University of Michigan. Dr. Hargrove has worked for several national research laboratories and has industry experience with General Electric Company, Boeing, and GM. His research interests are in virtual and augmented reality, advanced manufacturing systems, systems engineering and management, and minority engineering education. He is a member of Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers and works with several local charter schools and Metro Nashville Public School System to promote STEM education.

Course Guest

"I am a passionate and dedicated educator and mentor with experience working in various school districts around the country in Secondary Education. After being in the classroom for several years, I currently work as middle school administrative leader specializing in school culture and systems, restorative practices, and mentorship."

I also have my own mindset and life coaching business in which I work with teenagers and young adults to evaluate their mindsets and habits to break through personal barriers and gain momentum toward their goals!"

Guard for the NCAA 2014 Final Four University of Maryland Lady Terps.