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From Astrobiology to Zoology: Igniting Students’ Interests in Science Careers |
NSTA is partnering with Sally Ride Science, a science content company dedicated
to supporting girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology, to present
an exciting Symposium for middle school and high school level educators (grades
6-9) on science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (STEM) careers. This event
is a blended professional development opportunity including this face-to-face symposium
at the conference followed by two NSTA Web Seminars that extend the interactions
between the participants and Sally Ride Science staff. Attendance to the Symposium
requires conference registration.
Program Overview
This half-day symposium focuses on the wide variety of STEM careers available, the
many paths to becoming a scientist, and the vibrant men and women involved in science
today. It also gives educators tools for encouraging students to think about their
interests, future careers, and map out their short- and long-term goals. Sally Ride
Science scientists and education specialists will share their expertise and involve
participants in activities they can take back to the classroom. These activities
all address National Science Education Standards, and are hands-on and inquiry-based.
All participants will receive educational materials and information about resources
that are available at Sally
Ride Science. Fantastic door prizes will be raffled at the end of the program.
Graduate credit may also be available. To receive graduate credit, participants
must pay a nominal fee and complete an action plan and a lesson plan.
Date/Time
Friday, October 19, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In addition to the face-to-face Symposium at the Conference, two Web Seminars featuring the presenters of
From Astrobiology to Zoology: Igniting Students’ Interests in Science Careers will be held in following
weeks.
Location
The Symposium will take place in the Skyline Room of the Cobo Center in Detroit, MI. Participants are responsible for
arranging their own travel and housing if necessary.
Cost/Registration
The cost for admission to participate in the Symposium is $47 (advance registration)
or $54 (onsite at the Conference). Travel, meals, lodging, general conference registration
(required), and graduate credit fees (where applicable) are the responsibility of
participants.
Presenters
Meet the Sally Ride Science scientists and educational specialists who will be presenting at the Sally Ride Science/NSTA Symposium: From Astrobiology to Zoology: Igniting Students’ Interests in Science Careers:
Agenda
See the symposium’s agenda, including learning outcomes for the program and alignment with the National Science Education Standards.
Web Seminars
Two Web Seminars featuring the Symposium’s presenters
are scheduled to take place after the face-to-face program in October. The Web Seminars
begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Web Seminars are free, interactive, live sessions of online professional development.
The 90-minute sessions features presenters from the NSTA Symposia. You do not have
to attend the Symposium in order to participate in the Web Seminars.
For more information contact symposia@nsta.org
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Underwritten in part by Sally Ride Science. |