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National Science Teachers Association Conference
The National Science Teachers Association Conference will be held in Minneapolis October 29-31 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Students interested in science education might enjoy attending Arthur Eisenkraft’s presentations on the Active Physics curriculum and the Active Chemistry curriculum Thursday afternoon, October 29, from 2-3 and 3:30 to 4:30. Dr. Eisenkraft has also agreed to talk with our students about science teaching pathways. Dr. Eisenkraft taught in the NY City public schools for years with a PhD. U Mass Boston recruited him several years back and he has been involved in the Boston public school reforms as well as many aspects of teacher professional development at U. Mass. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mary to coordinate travel with Carleton students from other science departments.
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Physics Table
October 22 (Thursday) 12:00-1:00pm, LDC 115
Plan to have lunch with physics students, faculty, and staff at the LDC at noon. We can meet on 3rd Olin for the short walk over, or you can meet us there. This week we will have a special guest joining us. Erik Zettler, Assoc. Dean for Institutional Relations and Research at SEA Education Association in Woods Hole, MA, will come to physics table to talk to us about their four programs
- SEA Semester: Ocean Exploration(interdisciplinary);
- SEA Semester: Documenting Change in the Caribbean (humanities & social sciences);
- SEA Semester: Oceans & Climate(upper-level ocean science);
- SEA Semester: Sustainability in Polynesian Island Cultures & Ecosystems (environmental studies).
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All Science and Math Poster Session
October 23 (Friday) 3:45-5:15pm, Hulings Atrium
Carleton students will present posters on their research in science and math. Come to this annual celebration of their creative scholarship! Food and drink provided on the upper floor.