2021

Dr. Kisha Cunningham Aites served as a competitive event judge for the 2021 National Technology Student Association (TSA) Conference, June 2021. This virtual conference, June 1-25, 2021, is the capstone of a year in which TSA competitions, along with most learning experiences, were delivered and implemented virtually. TSA enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through intracurricular activities and competitions.

Dr. Kisha Cunningham Aites and several STEM interns facilitated a STEM Experience for SSU Upward Bound STEM WEEK Program May 24^th-27^th. Students received an UNO R3(Arduino compatible), a breadboard, and all needed components. They also received access to an online electronics course per project. Students gained hands on learning experience with UNO R3 (arduino compatible) Microcontrollers, Breadboards, Piezo Buzzers, Light Emitting Diodes (LED), Ultrasonic Sensors, Accelerometers, 7-Segment Displays, LCD screens, Microphone Modules, Temperature Humidity Sensors, LED Matrix’s, Photoresistors, Buttons, and Jumper Wires.

Leadership Highlight: Khayree Hasan the SGA President of Savannah State University - Watch the Yard (A Middle Grades Education Major.... - https://www.watchtheyard.com/leadership-highlight/khayree-hasan-sga-president-savannah-state-university/

Dr. Kisha Cunningham Aites participated in the ITEEA Authorized Trainer Institute (ATI), May 21-23, 2021. This 3-Day workshop certifies you to become an Authorized Teacher Effectiveness Coach (ATEC) for the state in which you reside. Dr. Aites engaged in Engineering byDesign training, particularly in the area of Foundations of Technology. Pre-Service Teachers in the College of Education, Noyce Teaching Scholars and Graduates, and In-Service Teachers will be engaged in a 4-week Engineering byDesign training that will be offered virtually July 12^th-August 5^th. This will include 2-weeks training for middle school courses to include Exploring Technology, Inventions and Innovations, Technological Systems, and Engineering for All. The high school coursework will include Foundations of Technology, Advanced Design Applications, Technological Design, and Engineering Design.

Robert Noyce Scholars (April Cofer, Jasmine Brown 18’) College of Education Pre-Service Teacher (Jeremiah Bundrage), and In-service Math Teacher (Raven Davis) alongside Dr. Kisha Cunningham Aites facilitated a STEM Experience with students participating in the Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. STEAMFEST on March 27^th. During the STEM Experience, students brought simple machines and hydraulics to life. They built four simple kits which demonstrated the platform lifter, scissor lift, cherry picker, and excavator.

2020

Congratulations to T-Mobile Teacher of the week Eric Allen from Southwest Middle School - https://www.facebook.com/KIX96Savannah/photos/pb.116087061738723.-2207520000../3931866340160757/?type=3&eid=ARDNASkvwejWWWhMaO4wampc3IwQ3bwkkYMLa5HC9RVK6gWOZYGYoIwwpY63aVoSNQyHj0zWI4u4nsRt

2019

SSU Appoint Interim Dean for College of Education - http://savannahceo.com/news/2019/11/ssu-appoint-interim-dean-college-education/

Savannah State University earns continuing approval for teacher education - https://www.savannahnow.com/entertainmentlife/20190719/savannah- state-university-earns-continuing-approval-for-teacher-education

Savannah State hosts three-day celebration for Freedom Day - http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_bbb9f75a-2320-11e9-a96e-dbb045ef3503.html

Study Abroad programs take students around the world - http://www.tigersroar.com/features/article_a9ef7b70-469e-11e9-a9d5- 57f0ed9b5d59.html

2018

School of Teacher Education transitions to College of Education - http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_bde4dce0-b2a8-11e8- b480-dba17de40692.html

Prospective College of Education students may qualify for more Financial aid assistance this upcoming school year - http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_cc7b89a4-b607-11e8-b408-eb614b96bc52.html

Savannah State receives $3.92 million GEAR UP grant - https://www.tigersroar.com/article_d6c21236-252a-11eb-b71f- 1f33434fd7bd.html

America has a teacher shortage and it's getting worse – http://www.tigersroar.com/features/article_c8152f72-d192-11e8-a494- cf2f5b27a61f.html

SSU looks to add Master’s of Homeland Security, other new programs - http://www.tigersroar.com/features/article_4b0124f2-1d18- 11e8-802b-eba32b20ce1a.html

Georgia Power announces the New Teacher Assistance Grant recipients - Jazmine Brown (Math Education)

2017

Savannah State Honors Convocation Celebrates Academics, Innovation - https://savannahherald.net/savannah-state-honors-convocation-celebrates- academics-innovation-p11330-1.htm

Savannah State's repertory dance company debuts - https://www.savannahstate.edu/news/article.shtml?id=590

Georgia Power announces the New Teacher Assistance Grant recipients - Raven Davis (Math Education) and Tara Swinson (Biology Education)

Savannah State University Panelists Discuss China - http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_83fb4d86-be6e-11e7-9ffe- 9386fd7b4bf1.html

2016

Georgia Power announces the New Teacher Assistance Grant recipients - Kylie Tierce (Math Education) and Christen Chaplin (Math Education)

2015

SOTE Students Develop Plan to Help County Youth - http://www.tigersroar.com/news/article_7faeffd6-797d-11e4-9e90- c70f1f7b3dc1.html

Empowering the STEM Teachers of Tomorrow - https://www.savannahstate.edu/osra/documents/arising-2015.pdf

Where Did You Get From Here: Jacquelyn Stephens - http://www.tigersroar.com/features/article_3c9348cd-cbe7-595a-a758- 52bb71c787ea.html