Illinois Science Teaching Association |
2024 Science in the South Annual Conference (in partnership with ISTA)
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April 19, 2024 John A. Logan Community College Carterville, Illinois (Early Bird Pricing Ends April 5th) CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Schedule 8:00 am: Registration and Continental Breakfast and Networking 9:00 am: Featured Speaker, with Dr. Justin Schoof 10:00 am: Sessions (1 & 2) 12:00 pm: Lunch and Making the Most of Your ISTA Membership 1:00 pm: Sessions (3, 4 & 5) 4:00 pm: Wine/Beer & Cheese Reception and Giveaways! Featured Speaker Dr. Justin Schoof Dr. Schoof is the Director of the School of Earth Systems and Sustainability at SIU, where he has worked since 2006. He is a climate scientist who teaches and conducts research on regional climate variability and extremes. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed climate studies. He also enjoys talking about climate science with community groups and other interested parties. He lives in Carbondale with his wife and son. This year ALL early-bird participants receive a Free Science in the South t-shirt with registration! All registrants receive a free 1-year ISTA membership or membership renewal. Let's Get Started on CHANGING THE CLIMATE OF EDUCATION CLICK here to REGISTER for the conference CLICK here to submit a PRESENTATION PROPOSAL (due by March 15, 2024) CLICK here to register as an EXHIBITOR Once you have completed the registration form, you will be able to either pay immediately at our secure site with a credit card or at a later date via check/PO from you or your employer. The confirmation of registration you receive via email serves as either your receipt or bill. Check Payable to: ISTA Mail Payments to: Bob Wolffe, ISTA Finance Director 230 East Green Acres Ct. East Peoria, IL 61611 EXHIBITS Come talk with many commercial and non-commercial exhibitors. There displays will be open from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Innovations in STEM Grant Application We encourage you to submit a project proposal for this year’s Innovations in STEM Education Teacher Grant Program. For more information or to apply, use the link below. Open to formal or informal educators in ISTA Region 6. CLICK here to submit a grant application Media Permission By registering for this event I grant the Illinois Science Teachers Association (ISTA) the right to take photographs, videos, and/or other recordings of me at this event. I understand such media can be used for any lawful purpose, which may include publicity, marketing, illustration, advertising and Web content related to the work and responsibilities of ISTA. Published information may include names, school, city/state, and other identifying information. If I do not wish to allow for above I will notify ISTA via email: finance@ilsciecnce.org Cancellations Cancellations after April 5th will not receive a refund. |