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The Mathematics Experts
Dr. Georgia Lawrence
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, ECSU
Dr. Lawrence received her B.A. degree and MEd from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She received her PhD from North Carolina State University in Mathematics Education. She has in the past served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Dr. Lawrence will serve as a mentor for the Mathematics of the Great Dismal Swamp team.

Dr. Linda Hayden
Professor, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science, ECSU
Dr. Hayden is a tenured professor of computer science. She was featured in the Black Creativity 2000 Exhibit of The Museum of Science and Industry located in Chicago, Illinois. The exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of African American Women in Science and Technology. B.S. degree in Math and Physics from Virginia State University; M.A.T. in Mathematics from University of Cincinnati; M.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University; Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from American University. She serves as principal investigator for the Mathematics of the Great Dismal Swamp Project.

Mrs. Sue Powers
Sue Powers is a veteran teacher in the state of North Carolina. She has written grants and has started projects at her school, Moyock Elementary School, where she is a third grade teacher. Mrs. Powers received the Presidential Award for the most outstanding elementary teacher in North Carolina in the year 2000. She has also received national awards for the best conservation teacher of the year. She serves as consultant for the Mathematics of the Great Dismal Swamp team.


The Geoscience Experts

Dr. Maurice Powers
Dr. Maurice Powers currently acts as project director for the Dismal Swamp Boardwalk Education and Research project; teach courses in geology & environmental science; directs research on hydrology of Dismal Swamp. He also teaches an independent study course in environmental science for University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. He serves as consultant for the Mathematics of the Great Dismal Swamp team.


Mr. Omari Salisbury
Omari graduated in December of 1999 with a B.S. in Geology and a minor in Environmental Science. He worked as a student researcher for 3 years and now assists in directing research activities for the Environmental Research Lab. Omari serves as consultant for the Mathematics of the Great Dismal Swamp team.


Sponsored by:
NASA Earth Science Education Office NAG5-9372
MU-SPIN Office of Goddard Space Flight Center NCC5-533
Elizabeth City State University