Anita L. Wood, M.S., is a dedicated educator and program manager at the UDC STEM Center for Research and Development who is committed to empowering minority students in STEM through research exposure, critical thinking, and leadership development.
Experience
Education
Master of Science in Library and Information Science, Atlanta University Bachelor of Science in French Education, South Carolina State University
Roles
Program Manager, STEM Center for Research and Development, UDC, 2010-Present
Courses Taught
Journal Club Critical Thinking Course
Expertise
District of Columbia Public Schools; Library Media Specialist; Professional Development and Training Specialist; Assistant Principal and Principal
Research Focus / Works in Progress
STEM research; empowering minority students to become successful researchers; exposing students to oopportunities in research
Leadership
Program Manager: Program Design and Implementation, UDC STEM Center for Research and Development, 2010-Present School Administrator, District of Columbia Public Schools, 1997-2009 Library Media Specialist: Library and Information Science, 1984-97
Impact
Selected Grants
UDC. (2020). STEM center researchers international students.
United Planning Organization. (1992). Youth in action team and young adult center, Washington, D.C.
Recognitions
Staff Student Service Award, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the District of Columbia, 2024
