AAUW honors Whatcom County's top math, science students
Twenty-eight young women from Whatcom County high schools were honored May 14 by the Bellingham branch of the American Association of University Women at the annual High School Scholars Recognition Program. The high school juniors were nominated by their respective schools for excellence in math, science and technology, according to Gwen Parker.Bellingham High School students honored were Elsie Pietro, math; Katherine Cooke, science; and Alexandria James, technology. Sehome High honorees were Mahina Kaholokula, math; Tiffany Chou, science; and Ashley Lortz, technology. Squalicum High School's nominees were Rebecca Wilson, math; and Sbeydy Cruz, science.
Also honored were:
Jaclyn Adams, math; Emily Steelquist, science; and Charisse DeBelen, technology, from Blaine High School;
Mattie Carlson, math; Alexis Leegwater, science; and Laurel Erdman, technology, from Ferndale High School;
Kaitlyn Brown, math; Ying Guo, science; and Coryn Bajema, technology, from Lynden Christian High School;
Julianne Seely, science; and Amy Washkow, technology, from Lynden High School;
Amanda Humphreys, math; and Miriah Olsen, science, from Lummi Nation School;
Monique Coty, math; Fakhria Sadat, science; and Heidi Hoyt, technology, from Meridian High School;
Amber Scoville, science, from Mount Baker High School;
Jordan Harvey, math; Kelsie Dewispelaere, science; and Hannah Underwood, technology, from Nooksack Valley High School.
The girls and their families heard a panel discussion on the pros and cons of careers in the fields of math and science. Panelists included Robin Halliday, president of Technology Alliance Group and former vice president of DIS Corporation; Emily Borda, associate professor of chemistry and science at Western Washington University; and Janelle Leger, assistant professor of physics and chemistry at WWU. The panel members stressed the importance of having self-confidence and making best use of every opportunity.
The event is also sponsored by BP Cherry Point Refinery, Western Washington University's College of Sciences and Technology and the American Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham. The event was held at the museum, and students and their families viewed the exhibits after the program.
Also on hand to congratulate the students were Arlan Norman, dean, and Kathleen Kitto, associate dean, of the College of Sciences and Techology at Western.
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How To Create a Unit Study
A unit study is a theme or topic that you approach from various angles and resources. We’ve have done a ton of unit studies over the years, some lasting a short amount of time, others igniting passions that have taken on a life of their own. Some of our favorites have been Tea Parties/etiquette, the History of the Horse, Holdiays , Politics , Poetry, and WWII.
Content areas such as History, Science , Bible, and the Arts are better suited for unit studies than skill areas like Math and English because these areas are taught precept upon precept, Of course, there are many fine companies that provide pre-made unit studies, such as Amanda Bennett, Hands of a Child and Beautiful Feet, but, perhaps you’d like to create your own. Here’s how:
1.Brainstorm your initial topic and get it defined to the point that you can create a course description with objectives and goals.
2.Do an Internet search/ initial research on your topic and refine as needed, (i.e. define it clearly enough so that it is not so broad it consumes your life, or so narrow that there is not information about it).
3.Create a literature list (books, CD’s, Movies, T.V. series, etc) based on your course description and research
4.Brainstorm activities and projects , for instance: Unit studies are fun for young and old alike and can be either simple (numbers 1-10) or complex (the 20th Century). They are only limited by your imagination!
I’d love to hear about the unit studies that you are creating, as well as hear about the most successful and fun unit studies you’ve done!
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