Amanda Horn
Educational Programs Administrator, Workforce Development and Science Education, Stakeholders Relations Office
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Stakeholders Relations Office
Bldg. 400C
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4893
ahorn@bnl.gov
Amanda's passion for science and education has enabled her to share Brookhaven Lab science with students grades K-12, in addition to current educators and pre-service teachers. Her expertise in biology has allowed her to focus on programming that includes opportunities for hands-on laboratory skills, place-based science, problem solving and developing necessary skills for a future STEM career. She enjoys working with students of all levels and abilities, including mentoring undergraduate students.
Amanda has worked collaboratively with a variety of organizations to provide programming, including but not limited to STEP (Science and Technology Entry Program), Girls, Inc., Boys and Girls Club, etc. Additionally, Amanda is active in many professional organizations and has presented at several conferences including National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) and Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS).
Expertise | Education | Publications | Certifications
Expertise
Amanda's primary focus is STEM Education for elementary and secondary students. She teaches a variety of science topics for students grades 1-12 and works collaboratively with colleagues to develop new curriculum and programs.
In addition to teaching, she coordinates the Department of Energy Regional Middle and High School Science Bowl contests for Long Island.
Education
University at Buffalo, Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning, PhD
Stony Brook University, M.B.A. with a concentration in Innovation
Hofstra University, Elementary Education with a specialization in STEM, M.A.
Stonehill College, Elementary Education, B.A.
Stonehill College, Biology, B.A.
Selected Publications
- Horn A (2023) Transition to Virtual Judging for In-Person Elementary School Science Fairs. Connected Science Learning 5:. https://doi.org/10.1080/24758779.2023.12318606
- Blackburn A, Partowmah S, Brennan H, et al (2018) A Simple Technique to Improve Microcrystals Using Gel Exclusion of Nucleation Inducing Elements. Crystals 8:464. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst8120464
Certifications
NYS Certified Teacher, Elementary Education and Biology
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Stakeholders Relations Office
Bldg. 400C
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
(631) 344-4893
ahorn@bnl.gov
