The mission of the Iowa
Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science is to
advocate for excellence in science education by promoting professionalism, influencing
policy, and enhancing learning.
The mission of the Iowa Academy
of Science is to further scientific research and its dissemination,
education in the sciences, public understanding of science, and
recognition of excellence in these endeavors.
Iowa Science Teachers Section
of the
Iowa Academy of Science
Aaron
Spurr is an Instructor of Teaching and Science Education at Malcolm
Price Laboratory School at UNI in Cedar Falls. He currently
teaches ninth grade Earth
Science, Astronomy, Photography, and a science education methods
course. He has also taught physics, physical science, and general
science. Before teaching, Aaron spent several years as the Planetarium
Director of the Grout
Museum of History and Science in Waterloo.
Aaron became a Nationally Board
Certified teacher in the area of Adolescent/Young Adulthood
Science in 2001.
Aaron's hobbies include amateur radio,
photography, bicycling, and homebrewing.