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Why the Difference? Conference Agenda and FAQs

Why the Difference? Conference

The agenda for the conference is as follows. Click on Session Descriptions for more information.

For session times and locations, open this document:

...... ...Tuesday	... June 27, 2006
...8:00	Registration and Breakfast
...8:45	Welcome and Keynote Speaker: Eric Jolly, Ph.D., speaking on *Why the Difference?* President, Science Museum of Minnesota
...9:15	Break
...9:30	Sessions
1 10:45	Break
1 11:00	Sessions
...12:30	Lunch
...12:50	Engaging ALL Students in Science: A Conversation Patricia Campbell, Ph.D., Campbell-Kibler and Associates, Angela Ginorio, Ph.D., University of Washington, and
...1:30	Break
...1:45	Sessions
...3:00	Break
...3:15	Affinity Groups: teachers will gather with peers related to grade levels or STEM disciplines to talk about incorporating new techniques into their classrooms.
...4:00	Poster Sessions, Exhibitors, and Ice Cream Social
...6:15	Optional Evening Activities Body Worlds, Science Museum of Minnesota The Bakken Museum, Minneapolis The Works Science and Technology Center, Edina The Forum at Minnesota Public Radio: Diann Jordan speaking on Sisters in Science
... ..Wednesday	... June 28, 2006
...8:15	Breakfast
...8:45	Keynote: Julie Johnson, a recent NSF program officer, speaking on Funding Opportunities in Teacher Professional Development from the National Science Foundation Keyno
...9:15	Break
...9:30	Sessions
...10:45	Break
...11:00	Sessions
...12:30	Lunch
...12:50	Panel discussion: Girls Do Science: Increasing Achievement K-12 Patricia Campbell, Ph.D., Campbell-Kibler and Associates, Angela Ginorio, Ph.D., University of Washington Kathryn Scantlebury, Ph.D. University of Delaware; facilitated by Susan Goetz, Ed. D., College of St. Catherine
...1:45	Sessions
...3:00	Break
...3:15	Plenary session: Next steps in implementing best practices, facilitated by Anthony Murphy, Ph.D., College of St. Catherine.
...4:00	Closure

If you would like to comment on this conference program, please click on
http://minerva.stkate.edu/groups/sciencebestpractices.nsf. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
? What is the cost of the conference?
The cost is $100.00. The fee includes sessions, continental breakfast, lunch, and snack for two days. Dinner is not included. Evening activities are extra and do include a buffet supper. Payment confirms your registration. Registration for pre-service teachers is $45. College of St. Catherine alumnae may pay the discounted rate of $85 up to the day of the conference.

? How do I register?
Register online at http://minerva.stkate.edu/offices/coescitechforms.nsf/whydiffreg

? Are CEUs available for this conference?
Yes, registrants only need to request a certificate as a part of registration.

? Is graduate credit available for this conference?
Yes, teachers can earn 2 credits for attending the conference and preparing a library research paper following the event as a part of Summer Session II at the College. Click on Graduate Credit for more information and registration forms.

? What is the advanced registration deadline?
Register online by Monday, May 15, 2006 for the $85 rate. After that the rate increases to $100.

? How about parking?
Parking is free and plentiful in the summertime. You will see signs on campus that a pass is required, but actually not during summer months.

? Are overnight accommodations available on campus?
Yes, attendees may stay in College of St. Catherine residence halls. Indicate your need for a dorm room on the online registration.

? Where is the nearest hotel?
Click on Local Accommodations for more information.

? What evening activities are available?

Optional fee-based evening outings, Tuesday evening, June 27th
Science Museum of Minnesota, St Paul
Visit BODY WORLDS and other science and technology exhibits in the museum’s galleries. BODY WORLDS features almost 200 authentic human specimens, revealing the anatomy of entire bodies, individual organs, and transparent body slices that have been preserved through the process of plastination, a technique that replaces bodily fluids and fat. Fee of $45 includes buffet supper, transportation, museum and BODY WORLDS admissions. http://www.smm.org/bodyworlds/

The Bakken: A Library and Museum of Electricity in Life, Minneapolis
Enjoy a surprising performance about Mary Shelley, the mother of science fiction, and tour the museum. Have coffee and dessert with the actress who portrays Mary Shelley after the performance. Fee of $45 includes buffet supper, transportation, and the performance and dessert at the museum. http://www.thebakken.org/

The Works: A Technology Discovery Center, Edina
Play and invent at The Works and learn about ways to relate engineering to the math in your curriculum. Fee of $36 includes buffet supper, transportation, admission, and coffee and dessert. http://www.theworks.org/

Sisters in Science: Conversations with Black Women Scientists on Race, Gender and Their Passion for Science
with Dr. Diann Jordan
Tuesday, June 27th, 7:00 p.m.
The Forum at Minnesota Public Radio

Dr. Diann Jordan will be speaking in The Forum at Minnesota Public Radio about her new book Sisters in Science, Conversations with Black Women Scientists on Race, Gender and Their Passion for Science. The event will begin with a presentation by Dr. Jordan following by a dialogue with audience members drawn from the scientific and technology communities. Dr. Jordan's appearance will be recorded for possible radio broadcast and is being considered for C-SPAN's Book TV.

Tickets to this event are free, but registration is required. To register for this event click here.

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