December 11, 2006

UM Prof Appointed to State Board

Steven Carey, associate professor of biology at the University of Mobile, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Science Olympiad.

The Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. The Science Olympiad is also designed to encourage classroom teachers to explore new and challenging ways of teaching science. Students who participate in the Science Olympiad are taught advanced science through active, hands-on participation. All events involve teamwork, group planning and cooperation, and promote team spirit and good sportsmanship.

Nearly 5,000 Alabama students explored the world of science through the Science Olympiad program in 2006.