Space Coast Community Honors Brevard County Exemplary Science Teachers

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Each year, the Space Coast Science Education Alliance (SCSEA) honors the top science teachers in Brevard County. The Exemplary Science Teacher Award is given in recognition of teachers who go above and beyond to foster a love of learning and develop science literacy among their students. This year, four teachers received the distinguished award.

“It is a true honor to celebrate four of the most dedicated and talented science teachers in Brevard County,” says Kevin Smith, president, SCSEA. “We are grateful for their contributions and the opportunity to recognize their hard work.”

The 2024 Exemplary Science Teacher Award winners are:

  •  Elizabeth Youngs, Viera High School
  • Nicole Nelson, South Lake Elementary School
  • Alexandria Wicker, DeLaura Middle School
  • Kayla Wildenthaler, Mila Elementary School
Photo of award winners holding their gifts in front of sign.
(Left to right) Alexandria Wicker, DeLaura Middle; Elizabeth Youngs, Viera High (Hall of Fame Inductee); Kayla Wildenthaler, Mila Elementary; Nicole Nelson, South Lake Elementary. Photo credit: Sherri Shields

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UCF Mechanical Engineering Student Receives FEWC’s Inaugural Scholarship

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The Florida Energy Workforce Consortium launched a new scholarship this year promoting careers in energy. Timothy Gallagher, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Central Florida, is one of two recipients of this inaugural award. Each recipient received a check for $2000 to further their goal of working in the energy industry.

Monica Marlow, FEWC Board Member and Finance Chair, presents scholarship check to Timothy Gallagher, UCF engineering student and FSEC employee.
Monica Marlow, FEWC Board Member, presents scholarship check to Timothy Gallagher, UCF engineering student and FSEC employee. Photo: Antoine Hart

“We are proud to be able to offer the scholarships to the students who plan the careers in energy sector as another way of supporting energy workforce development,” said Olec Andrić, Education Chair at Florida Energy Workforce Consortium. “We are looking forward to support Timothy Gallagher’s growth at UCF and a successful start of his energy career.” Read more

Making Homes Smarter, Cooler and Cleaner

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Posted in UCFToday
Link: Making Homes Smarter, Cooler and Cleaner
Author: Robert Stephens

This article details how UCF researchers are exploring ways to retrofit air conditioning systems to help all of us reduce our costs and carbon output, comfortably. “This project fits the reason FSEC was established 50 years ago and the reason I joined them 15 years ago,” says Karen Fenaughty. “It would be satisfying to know we’ve created a win-win for homeowners and contractors, and a big win for the environment.”