Home » Science and Research Articles » Donald L. Birdd Honored for Accomplishments in Science Education
Donald L. Birdd Honored for Accomplishments in Science Education
Donald L. Birdd earned Doctor of Education degree from the University of Northern Colorado
WEST FALLS, NY, July 27, 2010 /Science and Research PR News/ --Donald L. Birdd, Professor Emeritus at Buffalo State College, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in science education at all grade levels.
At Buffalo State College, Dr. Birdd was responsible for instructing students in science teaching methods, consulting with and placing secondary science student teachers in area schools. He also served as Chair of the Earth Sciences & Science Education Department. Known for his unique and creative teaching strategies, his interests also resulted in development of an historic science education curriculum library, dedicated in his name by Buffalo State upon his retirement. As professor emeritus after 43 years of field experience, Dr. Birdd still presents informal science instructional programs in costume as "Dr. 'B' - Suited for Science".
In 1981, Mr. Birdd earned a Doctor of Education in Science Education/Earth Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado. Certified to teach all science courses, he has also earned Master of Science in Teaching (Biology) and Master of Education - Professional Development (Earth Sciences) degrees from the University of Wisconsin (Whitewater). Mr. Birdd earned the Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education (Comprehensive Science) from the University of Wisconsin (Platteville). Affiliated with the National Science Teachers Association, he received the "Search for Excellence in Science Education - Inquiry" award (1984). State University of New York awarded Dr. Birdd the "Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching" (1994). He also maintained a decade long relationship with the Buffalo Museum of Science with his Science on Stage program.
Additionally, Mr. Birdd serves as the cycling coach/trainer for Roswell Park Cancer Institute's Team Cure Challenge - Lake Tahoe program. He also sits on the board of directors for the American Diabetes Association's Buffalo Tour de Cure. Future plans include researching/writing the history of science education at Buffalo State College, writing a constructivist-oriented teaching manual in science for educators, maintaining his Dr. "B " - Suited for Science program, and consulting in science education.
For more information about the historic science education curriculum library, visit http://www.buffalostate.edu.
About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.
Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.
Headquartered in Long Island's premier office building, RXR Plaza, the Cambridge Who's Who staff spans more than 10 departments and comprises a team of nearly 200 highly skilled and dedicated employees. Together they work to provide members with the recognition and exposure needed to further their careers, expand their businesses and network effectively in an economy where referrals are more important than ever.
For more information, please visit http://www.cambridgeregistry.com.
---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com |
|
|
Press Release Contact Information:
Ellen Campbell
Cambridge Who's Who
Public Relations
498 RXR Plaza, West Tower
Uniondale, NY
USA 11556
Voice: 516-535-1515 x1266
Website: Visit Our Website |
|
|
|
|
| SCIENCE AND RESEARCH ARCHIVE SEARCH |
|
|
| |
| SUBMIT SCIENCE AND RESEARCH NEWS |
|
|
| |
|
|
Advertise With Us |
About Us |
Contact Us