Dr. Edward Cohen is the Assistant Director at CMSCE with 18 years of experience in innovative K-16 education. He has served as a teacher, professor, Middle School Vice Principal, District Science Supervisor, and STEAM Specialist across various districts. Beginning his career as a middle school science teacher, Eddie developed a passion for makerspaces and climate change education. During a Fulbright scholarship in Japan after the 2011 Tsunami, he saw the urgent need for engineered solutions to climate issues. Eddie has created and presented climate change curricula based on his work aboard the research drill ship JOIDES Resolution, at conferences like the National Science Teachers Association and the American Geological Union. He received the Eastern U.S. Outstanding Earth Science Teacher award from NAGT for exceptional contributions to pre-college Earth Sciences education. Certified in multiple educational disciplines, Dr. Cohen has consulted internationally on the Nature of Science, technology education, and climate change. Recently, he has conducted research on how to support underrepresented students in climate education and makerspace learning. His current focus combines these passions with design thinking and makerspace pedagogy, emphasizing research and professional development.