The Albany State University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is conducting a series of technology workshops for Dougherty County High School teachers to  assist in preparing students for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines.

A part of the Albany State University’s “STEM Education Improvement Plan’ grant sponsored by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, the workshops provide support and professional development for K-12 mathematics teachers in the greater Albany area. The overall goal is to make math teachers more successful in preparing today’s students. The program will increase interest, and result in greater student success in college.

“This University System of Georgia  grant will help area educators by providing them with enhanced teaching strategies and skills they can use to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math courses, and help students to master STEM concepts and content,” said Joyce Johnson, dean of the ASU College of Sciences and Health Professions.

Eight high school teachers from Monroe High School, Westover High School and Albany High School attended the first workshop on Oct. 15.

Led by Seyed Roosta, professor and chairperson of the Albany State University Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, the ASU faculty worked with educators, using innovative teaching methods and presentations as a way to teach mathematics. Educators also received hands-on training in the use of software for statistical analysis.

The next workshop will be held Oct. 29, in ASU’s Simmons Hall, and is open to all high school teachers in Dougherty County. For more information contact Roosta, at [email protected].