Curriculum Writer and Professional Development Specialist
Patrick earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. As an engineer for McDonnell Douglas Space Systems, he managed the development of hardware systems that flew on 18 STS missions. After completing a M.Ed. in Secondary Education with a broad-spectrum science certification, Patrick entered the high school classroom and spent the next 13 years teaching students astronomy, biology, chemistry, and AP physics.
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About Patrick Young
Patrick earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. As an engineer for McDonnell Douglas Space Systems, he managed the development of hardware systems that flew on 18 STS missions. After completing a M.Ed. in Secondary Education with a broad-spectrum science certification, Patrick entered the high school classroom and spent the next 13 years teaching students astronomy, biology, chemistry, and AP physics.
| Present | Curriculum Writer and Professional Development Specialist, Illinois Math and Science Academy ‐ Center for Teaching and Learning | |
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Disciplines
Honors and Awards
- NCSS Innovative Partnership Award 2021
- NASA SMD E/PO Earth Ambassador 2012
- NASA Ames Space Settlement Design, Teacher Award 2000
| 1994 - 1996 | Master of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education, Alabama A&M University | |
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| 1982 - 1987 | Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland | |
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