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Jennifer E. Carinci, Ed.D.
Program Director, STEM Education Research
Jennifer most recently served as the inaugural Director of Research, Innovation, and Data Strategy at the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Prior to that she served as an IES Pre-Doctoral Training Fellow, with a background as an art teacher in Baltimore City. Dr. Carinci has evaluated students, interns, programs, and prospective and current teachers, as well as been a Fulbright Scholar and AERA Council Member. More
Betty Calinger
Senior Project Director
Betty currently works on projects that build science literacy for all children in formal and informal settings through partnerships. She oversees the AAAS STEM Volunteer Program that places STEM professionals in classrooms in 10 school districts in the DC metro area to assist teachers. Betty also administers a summer science program for elementary students through partnerships with libraries, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other community-based organizations. More.
Shirley Malcom, Ph.D.
Senior Advisor, AAAS and Director, SEA Change
Shirley most recently served as AAAS’ Head of Education and Human Resources Programs – spearheading programs in education, activities for underrepresented groups, and public understanding of science and technology. Previously, Dr. Malcom was head of the AAAS Office of Opportunities in Science, program officer in the NSF, professor of biology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and for two years was a high school science teacher. More.
