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Cohort 1 (Rising 9th Graders)
Cohort 1 (Rising 9th Graders)
In the morning, students will alternate between the "Square Root of of Possible (Math)" and the "You Can't See Me Bro"
course each day depending on their assigned group
In the afternoon, students will attend a cybersecurity/computing workshop
If your last name is A-J, you are in SECTION A
If your last name is K-Z you are in SECTION B
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Instructors
Instructors
The Square Root of Possible
The Square Root of Possible
Dr. Amber Smith
Instructor of Math, NCSSM
B.S. Applied Mathematics, North Carolina Central University
M.S. Applied Mathematics, North Carolina Central University
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University
Amber E. Smith will be starting her fourth year at NCSSM as an Instructor of Mathematics in the Fall. She attended NCSSM, and afterwards continued her education at North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University. Prior to joining NCSSM as an instructor, she was an Instructor of Mathematics at Vance-Granville Community College, as well as an Adjunct Instructor at Durham Technical Community College and Shaw University. At NCSSM, she has taught Precalculus and BC Calculus for the residential program, as well as Honors Discrete mathematics for Open Enrollment.
Contact Information: amber.smith@ncssm.edu
Fun Facts:
Amber E. Smith’s favorite pastimes are listening to music and watching sci-fi movies/television shows. Her favorite sci-fi show is Supernatural.
Course Description: In this course, students will use concepts found in Math I, specifically real numbers and linear applications, to discover the connections between mathematics and everyday life. Students will learn and work through applications of functions and discover mathematics in real world situations. Students will have the opportunity to select an application project they would like to work on, such as the following: how to create a plan to run a profitable business of their choosing after researching the components of a successful business and how companies use mathematics through projection or using mathematics to determine how to successfully pay for a party or trip.
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You Can't See Me Bro
You Can't See Me Bro
Dr. Hatajai Lassiter
Assistant Professor of Biology, James Madison University
B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor: Spanish, North Carolina State University
M.S. Biology, North Carolina Central University
Ph.D. Microbiology, Howard University
Hatajai Lassiter is an Assistant Professor at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA where she instructs Biology/Microbiology lectures and labs and conducts Infectious Disease research. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor at North Carolina Central University and Guilford Technical Community College after completion of her M.S. degree for 2 years prior to commencing of doctoral studies at Howard University. She has a sincere passion for instruction while having fun and mentoring students.
Contact Information: microphd2019@gmail.com
Fun Facts: Hatajai Lassiter’s favorite activities are playing sports, listening to music, riding her motorcycle, and playing/chilling with her new rescue doggie, Sir Dante.
Course Description: In this course, students will explore the exciting world of microorganisms and their ubiquitous nature. We will conduct experimentation to characterize and identify bacteria isolated from spinach/lettuce leaves (obtained from garden versus grocery store) or water/beverage samples via the implementation of microbiological techniques (e.g., cell culture, Gram Stain, microscopy, differential/selective media). Students will learn the relevant applications of these techniques: environmental, food/water safety, and medical.
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Cybersecurity/ Computing Workshop
Cybersecurity/ Computing Workshop
In this workshop, students will learn principles of cybersecurity and computing from academic and industry professionals
NetApp
NetApp
Keith Cross
Beeson Cho
Ben Fernandez
Lester Smith
Mekka Williams
UNC Computer Science Department
UNC Computer Science Department
Dr. Saba Eskandarian
Dr. Guorong Wu
Cohort 2 ( Rising 10th graders)
Cohort 2 ( Rising 10th graders)
Color My World
Color My World
Dr. Monique Williams
Instructor of Science, NCSSM
B.S. Chemistry, Minor: Biotechnology, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Florida
Dr. Williams graduated from the NC School of Science and Mathematics in 1998. She joined the staff of NCSSM in 2010 where she taught a variety of science courses in both the residential and the online programs. In the 2019-2020 school year, Dr. Williams will be working exclusively in the online program where she will teach Scientific Programming in the Introduction to Scientific Research in the Spring.
Contact Information: williams@ncssm.edu
Fun Facts:
Dr. Williams is a huge Harry Potter fan. While at NCSSM, she helped develop a miniterm course called The Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter.
Course Description: In this course, students will prepare and analyze gold and silver nanoparticles and explore some of the applications of these particles. Students will analyze the amount of gold nanoparticles in an unknown solution using atomic absorption (AA) spectroscopy. They will also compare the antimicrobial properties of gold vs. silver nanoparticles and determine which nanoparticle is more resistant to E.coli bacteria. In addition to this lab work, students will tour the Duke Shared Materials and Instrumentation Facility (SMIF). Faculty at Duke SMIF will analyze nanoparticle samples from our lab using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDX).
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Apps for the Real World
Apps for the Real World
Mr. Nate Myers
STEM Instructor
B.S. Science Technology and Society, Minor: Arts Entrepreneurship, North Carolina State University
Mr. Nate Myers is originally from Kingstree, SC and moved to Raleigh in 2007 to attend NC State University, where began as a mechanical engineering major before switching to a Science Technology and Society major. During college, he interned with NASA at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, and studied abroad in both Ghana and Australia.
Mr. Myers has been working with youth over the past 10 years, running music production programs at Boys and Girls Clubs, and teaching at various schools in Raleigh, Durham, and Rocky Mt. He has also taught with Duke TIP, and has been teaching STEM related courses and computer science for the past several years. Mr. Myers recently got married in November 2021, and enjoys spending time with his wife and our 3 year old daughter.
Mr. Myers enjoys playing sports including basketball, baseball, and particularly golf, reading, everything Star Wars. He plays piano and is teaching himself the bass guitar.
Contact Information: nategmyers3@gmail.com
Fun Facts: I named my daughter after Princess Leia from Star Wars. I once took a cross country trip on the back of a motorcycle through Togo. I used to coach high school basketball at Broughton High and have two players that currently play in the NBA.
Course Description: In this course, students will learn the basics of computer science and algorithms by coding an app prototype of their choice, with an emphasis on using the app to solve a real world problem. Students will practice the development process, learn about algorithms, code using Javascript, and get exposed to cybersecurity elements as well.
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