Dr. Judith Johnson’s role in the evolution of the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for mathematics and Science (LMA) and its guiding philosophy was critical to the program’s success. She came to UCF from the University of Nebraska where she received a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Science Education in 1992. The opportunity to participate in the LMA was the deciding factor in Dr. Johnson’s decision to relocate to central Florida.

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The Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science (LMA) offers a master’s degree program dedicated to systemic improvement of mathematics and science teaching and learning in the K-8 schools of central Florida. The master’s degree curriculum design is consistent with national curriculum, instruction, assessment and teacher preparation standards. Moreover, within the program, LMA is committed to the creation of a network of school-based leadership in mathematics and science education. Therefore, it is committed to the support of all participants and graduates in their efforts to enhance the quality of mathematics and science education.

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Become a NASA Explorer School. Your school or school district can enter into a three-year partnership with NASA to bring exciting opportunities to your teachers, students and their families. The NASA Explorer Schools (NES) program is sponsored and implemented by NASA through an agreement with the National Science Teacher’s Association.

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Tires that instantly sprout studs in icy weather. A refrigerator that creates recipes base on its contents. Nanotechnology-based gene therapies that suppress cancerous tumors. These are just a few of the creative ideas from the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards program. And, now is the time to request FREE entry materials for the 2004 team competition, open to all students in the United States and Canada.

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Leadership in the mathematics and science education community is one of the goals for graduates of the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy of Mathematics and Science. Many LMA graduates have made us proud of their efforts and achievements in the area of leadership. Watch for this feature as we highlight the career achievements of our graduates.

Anjani Mohabir is a 1996 graduate of LMA. She is a three-time winner at UCF. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from UCF. Of course, the received her master’s from the LMA program, and she completed the Education Specialist’s degree at UCF, too. Presently. Mrs. Mohabir is seeking a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida.

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Marilyn (“Mimi”) McClure has been awarded a prestigious Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. She is serving her Fellowship at the national Science foundation, Division of Graduate Education, in Arlington, Virginia. The eleven-month fellowship runs through July 2004.