Carrie Jones teaches earth science and chairs the science department at Middle Creek High School in Wake County. She is also currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Science Education at NC State University. Combining science and social studies, Carrie’s project, Analyzing North Carolina Water Quality Using GIS Technology In the Classroom: A Game for Earth and Environmental Science, will allow students to analyze water quality and then use GIS resources to map their results. Carrie’s mentor is NC State University professor Dr. Hugh Devine.