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“A community of learners - Sharing the joys of teaching and learning - Creating and refining a vision of science education - Helping teachers put this vision into practice with their students”
Annual ConferenceStart making plans now to attend the annual conference of the Arizona Science Teachers Association scheduled for September 25 - 26, 2008. Once again, it will be held at the Mesa Convention Center. The ASTA Conference is an excellent way to meet other science educators, share ideas, and work together in advocating standards-based science teaching and learning for all of Arizona's children. The conference is also an excellent opportunity to explore hundreds of science classroom resources by visiting exhibitors in more than 50 booths.
Conference Registration Prices 2-Day Registration September 25 - 26 (Thursday & Friday) Registration & Continental Breakfast Open at 7 AM; Sessions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - includes conference, ASTA membership, Awards Luncheon, box lunch, and exhibits
1-Day Registration: September 25 (Thursday Only) Registration & Continental Breakfast Open at 7 AM; Sessions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - includes conference, ASTA membership, box lunch, and exhibits September 26 (Friday Only) Registration & Continental Breakfast Open at 7 AM; Sessions 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - includes conference, ASTA membership, Awards Luncheon, and exhibits
Conference ProgramAll conference participants (including all presenters) must pay registration fees. In previous years, ASTA waived one day’s registration fee for the main presenter of each program session on the day of the presentation. Due to increased facilities, catering, and other associated program costs, the ASTA Executive Board is no longer able to waive registration fees. We understand the concerns associated with this policy and appreciate your flexibility. We look forward to the sharing of expertise in teaching science with others so that we can all grow in our profession. If you have questions regarding the conference program, please contact Xan Simonson by email at nxsimons@mpsaz.org or by phone at (480) 540-6345 or Vicki Massey by email at vmmassey@mpsaz.org or by phone at (480) 472-0270.
Keynote Speakers The 2008 conference program will include an exciting slate of keynote speakers. Details about each speaker's topic will be posted at a later date. Be sure to check back often for conference updates. Begin making plans now to attend while there is plenty of time to register to join us for this exciting event.
2008 Keynote Speakers
THURSDAY -- SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Educating Arizona, Building Our Future
Jim Pitofsky Director of Education Programs
Karen Ortiz Vice President and Director of Early Childhood Education
The Arizona Community Foundation and the Ellis Center for Educational Excellence have completed their first step in fulfilling a commitment to supporting and improving Arizona’s public schools by providing a candid, comprehensive and objective assessment of Arizona’s K-12 school system through a report titled Educating Arizona. The companion report, Building Our Foundation: Assessing Early Care and Education in Arizona, is designed to assess how well Arizona is preparing our youngest children for success in school.
FRIDAY -- SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Is
Life Possible on Mars? Senior Research Scientist, Phoenix Mars Mission University of Arizona
Peter H. Smith is a senior research scientist at the University of Arizona, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. He received his master’s degree in optical sciences from the University of Arizona in 1977 and has participated in numerous space missions. Most notable has been his involvement with Mars instrumentation starting with the Imager for Mars Pathfinder in 1993. After a successful mission in 1997, he built cameras for the Mars Polar Lander mission that failed to return data in 1999. His camera for the 2001 mission never flew due to cancellation of the project. He is now the Principal Investigator for NASA’s Scout mission, called Phoenix. He was also recently awarded the first Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Integrated Science at the University of Arizona.
ASTA Science Teacher AwardsThe Science Teacher of the Year Award is given annually by the ASTA to recognize and honor our colleagues who exemplify quality science teaching. The award is presented to one teacher from the elementary level, one from the middle school/junior high level, and one from the high school level at the annual ASTA convention. Nominees must be certified, full-time classroom teachers.
The New Science Teacher of the Year Award is given by the ASTA to recognize and honor a first year science teacher who exemplifies outstanding potential for a life of quality science teaching. This award is given each year and is presented at the annual ASTA convention. Nominees must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this award: (1) completed a first (i.e., rookie) year of teaching; (2) hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate; (3) be a full-time classroom teacher at either the elementary, middle school, or high school level; and (4) be a member of the Arizona Science Teachers Association.
Please email completed nomination forms to Katy Wilkins at katywilkins@yahoo.com . Nominations for both awards are due by August 25, 2008. If you have questions about the ASTA Teacher of the Year Awards, please contact Katy Wilkins by email at katywilkins@yahoo.com or by phone at (520) 705-8715.
Exhibitor InformationASTA welcomes interested science education companies/organizations to exhibit at the annual conference. Exhibitor Registration Applications will be available soon. Interested exhibitors should send an email request to Rellie Lawyer or Katy Wilkins at astaexhibit@yahoo.com for the application. You may also reach them by phone: Rellie Lawyer (cell) 520-450-2312 OR Katy Wilkins (Wk) 520-466-2393 Please indicate whether your organization is commercial or nonprofit. Nonprofits must supply their tax ID number. Exhibitor Registration Deadline: August 25, 2008 Any registrations after this date will not be published in the ASTA conference program. Spaces are limited.
Conference Hotel InformationHURRY!!! Don't miss out on the ASTA Conference hotel rates! There is only one week left to reserve your room at these rates! Reserve a room online now at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa. Online reservations are just a click away, making a reservation has never been so easy. Simply click the reservation link below to begin the reservation process. You will be directed to the home page of the Phoenix Marriott Mesa with the special booking code for ASTA Conference participants already entered in the appropriate field. All you need to do is enter your arrival and departure dates and click “find” to begin the reservation process.
If you prefer to make your hotel reservation by phone, you can call the Phoenix Marriott Mesa central reservations office at 1-888-236-2427 and ask for “AZ Science Teachers” reservation rates. Hurry and reserve your room today! Additional Area Hotel Available at Conference Rate Reservations are also available at the Comfort Inn and Suites - Downtown Mesa. This is a new hotel property that is located approximately 0.5 miles from the Mesa Convention Center. For special ASTA Conference double occupancy rates, please call 480-621-6375.
Future ASTA/NSTA Conferences Conference dates and locations are subject to change pending final confirmation 2008 Conference - September 25-26, 2008 - Mesa Convention Center 2008 NSTA Portland Area Conference - November 20-22, 2008 - Portland, OR 2009 NSTA Phoenix Area Conference - December 3-5, 2009 - Phoenix Convention Center
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