Current teaching methods have robbed children of the ability to think for themselves, say educators at Longwood and Charlotte County Public Schools, who are working together in a one-of-a-kind program to give students back this critical skill.
Samantha Marquez, a 16-year-old inventor/scientist who has worked in university research labs since she was 12, is one of the speakers who will shed light on the importance of science, technology, engineering and math education at Longwood.
A Longwood University professor’s research could hold the key to better treatment for victims of traumatic brain injuries like soldiers and football players.