STEM2 Hub Staff
Frank Robinson— Program Director, After School
Throughout his quarter - century career at NASA, Robinson has held multiple positions – some at the same time, such as when he was Chief of the Risk Management Office and the on - site Director for the NASA Assurance Technology Center, the predecessor to the new NASA Safety Center. He has also been Project Manager for the Thermal Energy Storage Reflight Experiment 2, which was launched on the Endeavor Shuttle in January 1996. His engineering team designed, developed and tested hardware and software to provide data for understanding the long duration microgravity behavior of thermal energy storage lithium - fluoride salts that undergo repeated melting and freezing cycles.
Celeste Sciandra— Program Director, In - School
Celeste holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and earned a Mas- ter ’ s Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Math and Science, from Johns Hopkins University. During her 26 year career in education she has served as a Classroom Teacher, a Math Resource Teacher, Code.org, CSF, and an INTEL Math National Trainer. Celeste joined the team in February of 2020. Celeste believes that math is foundational in order to ensure all learners, no matter their background, will be prepared and possess the knowledge to pursue high - wage, high - demand careers. She recognizes the importance of closing gaps and building confidence in Mathematics as it is the foundation of computer science and many STEM careers.
Betina Malhotra— Director of Research
Betina is the program manager and regional partner for Code.org and director of research initiatives for the STEM2 Hub. With a doctorate in neuroscience, Betina designs cognitively appropriate experiences for student engagement in STEM. With her expertise in research, she partners to measure outcomes from complex data sets spanning multiple districts and states. As a design thinker Betina develops innovative programs across the STEM disciplines with a focus on social justice, diversity and inclusion in our most challenged communities.
STEM2 HUB ANNUAL REPORT ◊ 31
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