Brittany Berry
2015
Springdale, AR
Helen Tyson Middle School
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Berry’s innovative teaching idea, “HTMS Collaboratory,” is focused on creating an interactive and collaborative workshop in the school where students can actively engage in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. This learning space, called the HTMS Collaboratory, will be designed by the middle school students and used during and after school to expose students to cutting-edge resources in technology like 3D printers, microcontrollers and computer-aided drafting (CAD) programming. This project will benefit all students, especially those with limited access to technology at home. Additionally, it will engage students in advanced technological concepts and inspire them to consider STEAM careers.