03 RGC Calc - Math Midway Home（03 RGC Calc -数学中途回家）.pdf

Lesson Plan CALCULUS Brought to you by A Letter from the PSEG Foundation My fascination with energy started at a young age. The Arab oil embargo of the 1970’s sent gasoline prices through the roof and made clear how closely tied our country’s foreign policy is to oil interests. I began wondering whether we could produce energy in ways that didn’t involve oil, and I wanted to be part of the quest to find the answer. That passion led me to pursue years of study in the fields of physics and engineering. Graduate degrees in those areas allowed me to take on a variety of fascinating assignments in my career. I served as a research scientist at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, a Congressional Science Fellow in the office of U.S. Senator Bill Bradley, and a science, energy, and technology policy advisor to Governor Tom Kean before coming to PSEG where I work every day to create and deliver power responsibly. This curriculum, developed by the Museum of Mathematics and funded by PSEG, is intended to help young people develop an interest in math and the technical fields–to spark curiosity, stimulate inquiry, and help students down a path of discovery that leads to fulfilling careers. As issues such as climate change, energy independence, and national security demand increasingly comprehensive and technical solutions, the need for people with knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and math–areas known as the STEM subjects–will continue to grow. At PSEG, we understand that our country’s future depends on developing the insights, creativity, and dynamism of the next generation of innovators. This curriculum is one of many investments we’ve made in an effort to help young people discover their talents and develop a thirst for knowledge. A math- and science-savvy workforce will lead the way to innovative technological discovery, a strengthened economy, and thriving n