[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E493-E494]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MS. SHERI CAINE ON RECEIVING THE 2018 NORTHRUP GRUMMAN 
          FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Sheri 
Caine, a teacher at Harold L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn, 
Illinois, for receiving this year's Northrop Grumman Foundation 
Excellence in Engineering Education award. The National Science 
Teachers Association presented Ms. Caine with the award in March at 
their National Conference on Science Education. As an engineer, a 
former teacher, and strong proponent of STEM education, I am especially 
proud to recognize this tremendous accomplishment.
   For the last 10 years, Ms. Caine has been teaching all levels of 
chemistry and physics at Richards High School. Throughout her teaching 
career, she has earned a reputation for engaging students in the 
classroom and urging them to think about science both theoretically and 
as a tool to solve real world problems. In the lesson plan she created 
to meet

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the award criteria, students design a musical instrument, predict the 
frequency the instrument will play, and then measure the actual 
frequency using an iPad. Sheri Caine's impact on her students goes 
beyond the classroom with her dedication to after-school tutoring and 
the school's volleyball program.
   Ms. Caine's background in research has undoubtedly contributed to 
her success in the classroom. While she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. 
in Global STEM Education at Texas Tech University, she spent her 
previous summers working at Argonne National Laboratory. After being 
diagnosed with thyroid cancer, Ms. Caine contributed to the advancement 
of cancer treatment by agreeing to undergo a minimally invasive 
procedure known as transoral thyroidectomy. After learning that the 
University of Chicago was looking to be the first pioneer of this 
treatment in the Midwest, Ms. Caine eagerly volunteered. Her bravery 
and commitment to science proved successful as she is now cancer free.
   I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Ms. Sheri Caine on 
this award and on the accolades she has received throughout her career. 
Richards High School is fortunate to have such an exceptional teacher 
on staff and I wish her the best as she continues teaching and 
inspiring students.

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