Contents

• Background and Introduction
• Deadlines and Registration Process
• Venue and Accommodations
• Transportation
• Program Highlights
• For More Information
• Application

Background and Introduction

Faculty
Dr. Cherilynn A. Morrow, Space Science Institute
Dr. Paul B. Dusenbery, Space Science Institute
Dr. Tim Slater, University of Arizona

Spend four days in beautiful Boulder learning about science education! Please join the Space Science Institute as we host the 10th annual workshop on K-14 education and public outreach (E/PO) for scientists, engineers, and science outreach professionals. The Space Science Institute is a national leader in providing this kind of opportunity. Our over 350 alumni include professionals from Colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, NASA centers and flight missions, Scientific research institutions, Space Grant colleges, and State education organizations.

What this workshop can do for you:

• Increase your knowledge of complex educational challenges and opportunities from a national perspective;
• Strengthen your existing E/PO program through improved awareness and understanding of your audience, best practices, and leveraged approaches;
• Generate new ideas and action plans for your E/PO programs through targeted planning efforts;
• Network with talented educators and scientists engaged in high quality E/PO efforts.
• Learn how to support the implementation of an evaluation plan focused on improving programs and working effectively with evaluation professionals.

10th Anniversary Post-Conference Symposium

Join us for this special symposium in celebration of our tenth annual Education Workshop!

Evening Reception on Wednesday, April 28, 7-9:30pm, Boulder Broker Inn
All Day Symposium on Thursday, April 29, 8am-4:30pm, Boulder Broker Inn, including:

• Keynote - "Educational Outreach that Really Matters," Dr. Gerald Wheeler, Executive Director, NSTA
• Plenary - "Orientation to the New NASA Landscape," NASA Headquarters Representative, TBD, and Dr. Cherilynn Morrow, SSI Broker/Facilitator

Round Tables on Hot Topics in Space and Earth Science Education, led by SSI workshop alumni:

1. Strategies for Effective Outreach to Diverse Populations
2. Improving Projects through High Quality Evaluation
3. Essential Elements of Successful Scientist-Teacher Partnerships: What Really Works
4. Benefits and Challenges of Collaborations Among EPO programs Associated with Scientific Research Programs
5. Synthesis of Code N and Code S Evaluation Criteria for NASA - Supported EPO Programs
6. Making Effective Contributions to the Realms of Information Education and Public Outreach

Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening Reception Hors D'oeuvres included.

Deadlines and Registration Process

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We expect this workshop to fill quickly, so do not delay in applying. You can register and pay online using a credit card through a secure server. If you do not wish to pay with a credit card you should contact Christy Edwards directly at edwardcl@colorado.edu, 720 974-5824.

Please also note that the registration fee structure is based on the date that we receive your payment.

Included in the registration fee are the receptions during the poster and showcase evening sessions. Conference materials (including a source book and bio book containing brief biographies of workshop participants), continental breakfasts, and luncheons are also provided.

Venue and Accommodations

The Workshop will be held at the Boulder Broker Inn. A block of rooms has been set aside for workshop participants. Rooms must be reserved by April 7. Please make your reservations with the hotel directly at 303-444-3330 or 1-800-338-5407. The block of rooms will be released after April 7, so you must reserve by then to receive the workshop rate.

Workshop participants should make every effort to arrive on Saturday, April 24, as the workshop begins promptly on Sunday morning. Workshop only participants should depart from DIA no earlier than 3pm on Wednesday. Those staying for the symposium should plan to depart on Friday. Denver International Airport recommends that you arrive two hours prior to your departure time, and the airport is about an hour's drive from the hotel.

Transportation

Program Highlights

• A reception for participants and presenters, including a poster program, on the first evening of the workshop;
• A field trip to a local school;
• A realistic game simulation of the challenges of education reform (The Change Game);
• Breakout sessions on E/PO planning and educational technology;
• Opportunities for substantive interaction with practicing classroom teachers, experience with inquiry/standards-based curricular materials; and exploring the diversity of roles for scientists in E/PO; and
• A post-conference symposium, "Excellence in Space and Earth Science Education: The Alumni Story," including an evening networking oppotunity on Wednesday night.

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