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Dr Ronnie B. Lowenstein
Cell: (202) 262 1729 email: [email protected]
PROFILE
Policy ● Practice ● Research
Nationally-recognized leader linking research, policy & practice. Pioneering technology & social media as tools of transformation
and private public partnerships as the strategy for change. Consultant over 25 years to public & private institutions leveraging
13 years as practitioner in public schools, 3 years as instructor at University. Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
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POLICY: 20 YEARS –Policy Analyst & Advocate (1990-2010)
U. S. House of Representatives, Honorable Diane E. Watson, 33rd Congressional District- (Senior Advisor, 2007-2010)
 Provided briefings, strategic advice, and formal presentations to position Congresswoman as Innovative Legislator
promoting Science, Technology & Global Education; ie., at events such as Robotics Caucus, NASA on the Hill,
Broadband Breakfast Meeting, International Diplomacy Institute.
 Designed and coordinated An International Education Forum convened by Congresswoman to honor STEM
Champions and Partners. Broadcast throughout the US, Canada and Africa.
U. S. House of Representatives, Honorable Major R. Owens, 11th Congressional District. (Senior Advisor, 1997-2006)
 Provided briefings and strategic advice to position Congressman as a national leader championing technology and
telecommunications to address the Digital Divide in the U.S.
 Represented Congressman at inter governmental activities; assisted with legislation (eg., e-rate); helped design and
implement a TEC Campaign as a private public partnership model to empower traditionally underserved communities .
Lowenstein & Associates, Inc. (Consultant to private and public entities, 1990-current)
 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education: Appointee to International Space
Station Education Task Force – contributor to “Opportunity to Educate: NASA ISS National Lab Report to Congress,”
Fall 2008; Only non-government appointee to the NASA Education Partnership Committee (2006-2007).
 National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers Advisor to two presidents of the teachers’
unions; Coordinated research & collaborative authorship of the report “Designing a Teacher-Friendly Eisenhower
National Clearinghouse for Science and Math” (1997-1998).
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U.S. Department of Labor, Center for Advanced Learning Systems, Employment and Training Administration,
Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Development Commissioned research on technology transfer; Designed
and conducted national forum addressing Basic Skills Literacy (1989); Commissioned paper for The Secretary’s
Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS):”The New Technology: Agent of Transformation” (1990).
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PRACTICE: 16 YEARS-Innovative Program Designer (1996-current)
NetGeneration of Youth (NGY) & its Global Community of Practice (Founder & Director, 1999- 2012)
 Launched NGY as a media literacy, digital empowerment and youth leadership initiative targeting traditionally
underserved communities across the U.S, expanded NGY Ambassador Clubs abroad to Canada, Uganda, Zambia,
South Africa and United Arab Emirates.
 Using state of the art technologies, designed and directed best practice demonstration models that have inspired youth
to inquire, aspire, achieve academically and pursue successful career paths, and have evolved a Global Community of
Practice empowering educators as designers of 21st century learning. Three ‘Best Practice’ Initiatives include:
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Global NetGeneration of Youth Cyberjournalists Investigating Careers of NASA ISS Leaders,’ designed in
collaboration with SMART Technologies as a demonstration project of the International Space Station
National Laboratory (2008-2010).
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U.S. Department of State sponsored Global Connections & Exchange- Africa initiative, Cultivating
NetGeneration of Youth as Global Citizens &Media Literate Leaders that twins 3 high schools in US, with
schools in Zambia, Uganda and South Africa. (2010-2011)
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NetGeneration of Youth- I-Edu Global STEM Leadership Challenge:’ Using NGY inquiry and project-based
learning strategies and hands-on robotic experiences, Global NGY Teams work collaboratively as Virtual
First Responders addressing a simulated earthquake disaster. (2011-2012)
Design and Direct Annual NGY Scholarship Program: Between 2008-2012, 54 students have received scholarships
valued at over $200,000. Through an ongoing partnership with National Student Leadership Conference, 42
NetGeneration of Youth from Canada, Africa, and the US received awards to attend NSLC Summer Institutes –
spotlighting careers in International Diplomacy and Journalism at American University and Engineering at UC Berkeley
in California and University of Maryland in Washington DC. In 2011, through sponsorship of the US Department of
State’s Global Connections and Exchange Africa initiative, 12 NGY Ambassadors and 6 educators participated in
three week international exchange with their sister site schools..
The Education Technology Think Tank – ET 3 (Founder & President, 1997- 2006)
 Ten year collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus Education Braintrust: Designed, secured over one million
dollars of sponsorships and directed the annual two day symposium where over 300 attendees attended the Policy and
Issue Forums; Congressional Award ceremonies honoring TEC Partnership Programs and Pioneering Leaders;
 Concurrently, designed, secured sponsorships and conducted an annual three day NetGeneration of Youth Leadership
Summit enabling teams of youth from underserved communities to serve as Cyberjournalists at the CBC (1999-2006).
 Developed a community model, the TEC Watch Alliance, (TWA) that cultivated partnerships between government,
private sector, education K-16 and community based groups to provide technology access and empowerment. During
a three year period (1999-2001), the TWA opened 11 technology centers in three boroughs of New York City, secured
over $6 million of STEM programs and services to empower educators, parents, youth, and community stakeholders.
Pioneered a formal TEC Watch Alliance Learning Community among the 11 centers to address the common
challenges and piloted the use of a web based tool to support communication and collaboration. (2005-2006)
Lowenstein & Associates, Inc. Consultant to private and entities (1996-2007)
 Championed Partnership Development as a Strategy to Sustain Innovation, Promoted a systems approach to
partnership development by co authoring four books and articles, convening national forums, delivering presentations
and numerous workshops for public and private agencies around the country and in Jamaica and Bahamas; Adopted
by NASA Science, Engineering, Math Aerospace Academies, (SEMAA) , the partnership strategy fostered project
sustainability by enabling NASA SEEMA sites to raise @ four million dollars annually above NASA funding.for 4 years.
 Honored for pioneering partnership development strategy: 1999 Congressional award ‘Visionary
Leadership;’ 2002 first recipient of ‘NASA Partnership Leadership Award ;’ 2005 Jamaica’s Upliftment
Foundation’s ‘ Community Leadership Award;’ 2006 Congressional Beacon of Hope Award.’
RESEARCH: 21+ YEARS as Evaluation Consultant (1989-2010)
Evaluations to Support Innovation at the School & Community Level (2005-2010)
 SMART Technologies (2008-2010)Two Year Evaluation of pilot program: “Global NetGeneration of Youth
Investigating Careers of NASA ISS Leaders”
 Montgomery Co Public Schools ( 2006-2007) – Blake High School: Design High School Career Academy
 Stamford Achieves, Connecticut (2007) – Investigating Exemplar Transition Initiatives
 TEC Watch Alliance, NYC (2005) – Action Research: Wearable Computers & Special Needs
Evaluations of government sponsored programs fostering Science and Technology Innovations (1989-2000)
 National Science Teachers Association (1996-2000) –Evaluating all of NASA Teacher Education programs.
 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (1997-1998) – Use of Videoconferencing at the National Health
Service Corps
 Challenger Center for Space Science Education (Evaluation Consultant, 1993-1995)
 U.S. Department of Education, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (External
Evaluator for Title VII Grants, 1992-1996),
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DCPS Language Intervention Science Technology Outreach (1995-1996).
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Carnegie Academy for Science Education (1994).
Plug-In Opportunities for Populations with Special Needs (1992-1996).
U.S. Department of Education (1990-1994) – Star Schools Distance Learning grant, Black College Satellite Network.
National Science Foundation: (Evaluator, 1990-1994) – Teacher Enhancement programs, i.e.,
George Washington University: Staff Development-Hypermedia- Middle School Science Teams (1990-1993).
U.S. Department of Labor (Evaluator, 1989) – Interactive Video Disc Technology in Occupational Literacy.
Ed.D.
1988
M.A.
1975
B. A.
1966
EDUCATION
Curriculum and Instruction: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.
Thesis: Interactive Videodisc Technology in Public Schools: Analytic Review & Delphi Study
Communications Arts: Paterson College, Wayne, New Jersey.
Thesis: Satellite Broadcasting Law and World Peace
Education/English: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.
Honors Research: Impact of Ability Grouping on Public School Students
*List of Publications, Presentations and Honors available upon request.
Dr. Ronnie B. Lowenstein
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