Highlighted Events In Wicomico Schools

Thursday, Oct. 27
Free Science Night @ SU for High School Students
Henson Hall, Salisbury University

Interested in mathematics or the sciences? Salisbury University again offers its free Science Nights @ SU program for high school students. During sessions, experts explore various math- and science-related fields, discussing current research, career options and more. All Science Night presentations are 6-8 p.m. in Henson Science Hall Room 341. The four-part series begins Thursday, October 27, with a session on Engineering and Physics presented by Drs. Mark Muller, Jeffrey Emmert and Gerardo Vazquez. “Physics is the most basic of the natural sciences and is crucial to developing an understanding of how the universe and everything in it works,” Muller said. “Engineers use this understanding to develop technologies that allow us to do more in work and play. As physicists, students will explore and learn about black holes. As engineers, students will design and build black holes.” SU physics alumnus Doug Martin, who currently works for NASA at the Wallops Island Flight Facility, also speaks. Other upcoming topics include: Math and Computer Science on Wednesday, November 16; Earth and Atmospheric Science on Thursday, February 23; Chemistry on Wednesday, March 28. The sessions are open to all high school students from the local region and beyond, especially those considering careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For more information or to register, visit the SU STEM Web site at www.salisbury.edu/henson/stem/sciencenights. For questions about Science Nights @ SU, contact SU STEM Coordinator Kristen Edwards at 410-677-5368 or kaedwards@salisbury.edu

Thursday, Oct. 27, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
State Board Forum on Next State Superintendent of Schools
Easton High School

Open forums have been scheduled by the Maryland State Board of Education for the public to provide input on the leadership characteristics necessary for the next State Superintendent of Schools. Also available is an online survey for those unable to make it to a forum in person. The forums will take place at seven locations around the State from October 27 through November 10. Forums will be held at two different times at each location, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Forums will be facilitated by representatives of Hazard, Young, Attea, & Associates, the consulting firm the State Board selected in August to help in the search process. The firm also developed the survey, which can be found at www.ecragroup.com/mdss. The deadline for completing the survey is Nov. 18.

The State Superintendent search process is Maryland’s first in 20 years. Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick retired on June 30, having served in the position since 1991. Dr. Bernard Sadusky has been serving as Interim State Superintendent since that time. He is not a candidate for the permanent position.

The dates and locations of the open forums are as follows:

Oct. 27 – Easton High School (Talbot County), 723 Mecklenberg Avenue, Easton, MD 21601
Nov. 2 – Laurel High School (Prince George’s County), 8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel, MD 20707
Nov. 3 – Seneca Valley High School (Montgomery County), 19401 Crystal Rock Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Nov. 7 – Huntington High School (Calvert County), 4125 N. Solomons Island Road, Huntington, MD 20639, and Mountain Ridge High School (Allegany County), 100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Lane, Frostburg, MD 21532
Nov. 9 – Edgewood High School (Harford County), 2415 Willoughby Beach Road, Edgewood, MD 21040
Nov. 10 – Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (Baltimore City), 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21209