In middle school, children either develop an affinity for math and science or begin believing they do not possess the mental agility necessary to succeed in these subjects. But if students want to become nurses, physicians, software developers, engineers, business intelligence analysts, and other high-in-demand specialists, these subjects are important entry points. Associate Professor Michelle Perfect and a UA team are working to circumvent that lost interest, targeting students before they reach middle school while addressing another challenge in education: students' poor sleeping habits. The team has received nearly $1.2 million in funding through Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers, or ITEST, a program of the National Science Foundation.
Read more in ischoolguide.com and UA News, or listen to this interview on KJZZ.
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