2013 California Science Education Conference: Full Schedule

Thank you for attending the 2013 California Science Education Conference.

To view a list of workshops with handouts posted online, click here.

8:00am PDT

Hydrogen: Fuel for the Next Generation?

Use a hands-on approach to investigate the fuelcell redox reaction and use a computer simulation to understand applications of this alternative energy source. (STEM focus)

Speakers

Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School

Friday October 25, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree A

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization LAB-AIDS, Inc.
Grade Level 7-12, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Middle School-Jr. High, High School
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

Teaching STEM using a Simulation of DNA Gel Electrophoresis

Explore the application of STEM learning techniques to agarose gel electrophoresis using brightly colored dyes that simulate DNA samples. A logarithmic scale is used to analyze data. Four real-world scenarios will complement your existing curriculum. Free flash-drive/T-shirt drawing.

Speakers

Khuyen Mai

Exhibit Coordinator, Edvotek, Inc.

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization Edvotek, Inc.
Grade Level 9-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, High School
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

Your Battery Powered Life: Investigating Chemical Batteries

Make a wet cell battery, explore the effect of using different metal electrodes on output, and consider ways to reduce the number of discarded batteries (STEM/NGSS focus).

Speakers

Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree A

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization LAB-AIDS, Inc.
Grade Level 7-8, 7, 8, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

From Climbing Trees to Diving Deep: Careers in Science

Scientists do everything from climb trees to SCUBA dive in order to carry out their work. Perk students’ interest in a career in science through an exploration of multimedia resources. Grades 6-13+

Link to Handouts: http://goo.gl/e2hlOY

Speakers

Andrea Aust

Senior Manager, Science Education, KQED

I love working with educators to bring media and technology into classrooms in fun and exciting ways for students. I taught environmental science and marine biology for 10 years before landing at KQED. Ask me about KQED Teach and KQED Learn!

Exhibitors

KQED Public Broadcasting

Increase your students' understanding of science with multimedia resource from a trusted source. Learn how to access free videos, interactive graphics, standards-based lessons, e-books and more from KQED and other PBS stations.

Friday October 25, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Madera

Workshop, STEM

Host Organization KQED
Grade Level 13+, 6-13+, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

1:00pm PDT

Yes We Can Build It: Engineering Design for (K-5) Elementary Classrooms

This session will conduct two activities that utilize the Engineering Design process at a developmentally appropriate level for K-2 (Pinwheels) and 3-5 (windmill Blades Design). The design process will be experienced (inquiry) and documented in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Grades K-5

Speakers

Dr David Crowther

Presenter / Sponsor / USED, David Crowther

Dr. David T Crowther is a Professor of Science Education and the Executive Director of the Raggio Research Center for STEM Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. David is also the President of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Dr. Crowther received his PhD from... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree F

Workshop, STEM, Elementary

Grade Level K-5, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Engineering
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

2:30pm PDT

Fast and Furious: Measuring Speed and Interpreting Motion Graphs

Explore Newton's Laws in a context of motor vehicle safety where participants use a moving cart to design and graph an investigation. (STEM/NGSS focus)

Speakers

Donna Markey

Science Teacher, Vista Magnet Middle School

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite E

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization LAB-AIDS, Inc.
Grade Level 7, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

2:30pm PDT

Energy in the Physics Classroom

Energy transfer, transformation, and use are governed by the laws of physics. Show your students how physics concepts permeate their world of conspicuous energy consumption. Activities will focus on thermodynamics, nuclear physics (nuclear chemistry), electromagnetism, and electrical circuits.

Speakers

Rebecca Lamb

Program Director, National Energy Education Development

Friday October 25, 2013 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, STEM

Grade Level 9-12, 9, 10, 11, 12, High School
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Physics
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

Experience the Future with Digital Middle School Science

Experience eScience3000, an innovation, digital, middle school science program, Developed in partnership with National Geographic, and written at 4 Lexile©/Reading levels, eScience3000 meets the CA science standards and CCSS. Grades: 6-8.

Speakers

Kathy Warnert

Senior Vice-President, Curriculum Solutions, ACHIEVE3000

Achieve3000, the leader in differentiate instruction, provides Lexile-leveled content for Grades 2-12 Literacy (KidBiz, TeenBiz, Empower) and eScience, a core middle school program developed in partnership with National Geographic.

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite C 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization ACHIEVE3000
Grade Level 6-8, 6, 7, 8, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

Engineering a STEAMing Reusable Bottle

Science Technology Engineering Art and Math, come together to develop a reusable bottle. See how our students work through the engineering design process of creating a reusable beverage container and learn about the engineering design process. Grades 7-12

Link to Handouts: http://bottle-project.wikispaces.com

Speakers

Ruth Abatzoglou

CTE Program Specialist, Santa Ana Unified School District

Program Specialist for Career Technical Education in Santa Ana Unified School District helping to develop STEAM opportunities to students for the past 3 years. Previously worked as STEAM Coordinator and Science and Technology Teacher at Century High School.

Joaquin Alvarado

Teacher, Segerstrom High School

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree E

Workshop, STEM

Grade Level 7-12, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

Teach Marine Biology in Place of Biology to All CA Biology CST and New Common Core Standards

Comprehensive marine biology course teaching all California biology & new Common Core/Ocean Literacy standards! Lessons, labs, activities, assessments, games, interactive, webquests. CST test scores were: 96% Advanced /Proficient in an inner-city 100% Black /Latino public school! Grades 9-12

Speakers

Mark Friedman

Animo Leadership Charter High School

Gerard Vargas

Biology Teacher, ANIMO Leadership Charter High School

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite B 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, CCSS

Grade Level 9-12, 9, 10, 11, 12, High School
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Life Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

4:00pm PDT

“Steer” You to STEM- Careers in Animal Agriculture

Participate in hands-on activities from CFAITC 's newest STEM unit. The unit focuses on the STEM involved in animal agriculture. Careers highlighted include agriculture engineer, range manager, animal physiologist, animal nutritionist, and animal geneticist. Free curriculum available for participants. Grades 3-5

Speakers

Stephanie Etcheverria

Program Coordinator, CA Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

Friday October 25, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Mesquite G 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, STEM, Elementary

Host Organization CEEIN
Grade Level Intermediate, 3, 4, 5, 3-5, Elementary
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

7:30am PDT

Awards Breakfast: Earth and Life Science, Animation and Art: Intersections That Speak to Our Students' Futures

Limited Capacity seats available

Stuart Sumida will describe his work as a paleontologist at the intersection of life and earth sciences, and his work at the intersection of the sciences and the arts as an anatomical consultant to animation and digital effects studios. Using his experiences from among the over 50 films on which he has consulted - films such as Lion King, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, to Life of Pi - he will demonstrate the powerful connections between the sciences and the arts, and how they can benefit our students.

Speakers

Stuart Sumida

Professor of Biology, CSU San Bernardino

Stuart is the eldest out of 4 children, the only boy. Stuart has always been a highly gifted student, graduating at the top of his class both under and post-grad at UCLA. He has written books on Vertebrate Morphology as well as Palentology, teaching both subjects (and more)at universities... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 7:30am - 9:00am PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Pasadena Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Meal Event

Grade Level All Grade Levels, K-13+, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, Primary, Intermediate, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Cross-Disciplinary
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $30
Tags Art & Science, Biology, STEM Careers

8:00am PDT

Distillation: Simple and Fascinating Experiments in the Chemistry of Aromas and Smells

Distillation is a crucial process in chemical engineering and technology, yet few students get to explore the process. Use a hands-on approach to distill the essence of vanilla and mint.

Speakers

Oralia Gil

Saturday October 26, 2013 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization LAB-AIDS, Inc.
Grade Level 9-13+, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+, High School
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

9:00am PDT

SC08: Blending STEM, Common Core and the Science Standards in Elementary Grade Levels

In this Short Course, elementary educators will develop lessons using STEM and the environment. Participants will gain an understanding on how to adjust what they are doing in their classroom to fit the Common Core and future Science Standards. Grades K-5 Ticket $35

Speakers

Lorie Suntree

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, San Jacinto 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Short Course, CCSS, Elementary, New Teacher PD Strand, NGSS, STEM

Grade Level 1, 2, 3, 4, Elementary, Intermediate, K, K-5, Primary, 5
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Ticket Required
Ticket Price $35
Tags CCSS, Common Core State Standards, Environment, Next Generation Science Standards, NGSS, STEM

9:30am PDT

The Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative Curriculum

You’ll maximize power of electric radio-controlled vehicles through data collection and graphing plus apply the same processes to solve a number of issues are fundamental for any STEM professional.

Speakers

Judy Mirick

Saturday October 26, 2013 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Commercial Workshop

Host Organization LAB-AIDS, Inc.
Grade Level 13+, 6-13+, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

11:00am PDT

An Integrated, Multidisciplinary Approach to Tissue Development and Engineering

In this talk, we will see how the multidisciplinary principles and techniques related to science, technology, engineering and medicine are being seamlessly integrated to increase our understanding of how cells behave in health and disease so that more effective therapies can be developed in the future.

Link to Handout: PDF of PowerPoint Presentation (~7MB)

Speakers

Kaustabh Ghosh

Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, UC Riverside

Kaustabh Ghosh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at UC, Riverside. He is an interdisciplinary biomedical scientist and engineer with research interest in cellular biomechanics, vascular tissue engineering and biomaterials for organ regeneration. Prior to... Read More →

Saturday October 26, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, Catalina Ballroom 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Focus Speaker

Grade Level 1, 13+, All Grade Levels, Elementary, High School, Intermediate, K, K-13+, Middle School-Jr. High, Primary, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Engineering
Included with Registration? Included with Registration
Tags STEM, STEM Careers

3:15pm PDT

An Innovative Alternative to the 'Typical' Science Fair

Wouldn't you love to host a STEM focused event to which EVERYONE looks forward? We will share ideas, resources and strategies gleaned from our successful three year run to get you started. At STEMexpo.org you can get a conceptual idea. Grades 4-12

Link to Handouts:

Steps to a STEM Expo Science Fair (.pptx, ~3MB)

Speakers

Eric Bull

Associate Professor, Education, William Jessup University

I'm all about K-8 education and finding out how to get kids passionate about learning. One vehicle I use is innovative and alternative pathways to teach/pursue science concepts. Hence, the beginning of the Placer County STEM Expo which encourages creative perspectives when trying... Read More →

Thomas Toy

Science Teacher, Twelve Bridges Elementary School

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree D 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Workshop, STEM

Grade Level 4-12, Elementary, High School, Middle School-Jr. High, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track STEM
Included with Registration? Included with Registration

3:15pm PDT

The NASA/JPL InSight Mars Mission: Using Lesson Study to Teach about Energy, Heat, and Thermodynamics

Try out heat transfer lab activities based on JPL research studying the interior of Mars. Learn about Vital Signs Professional Development program and the lesson study approach.

Speakers

Mark Kline

Saturday October 26, 2013 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Palm Springs Convention Center, Smoketree F

Workshop

Grade Level 6-12, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, High School, Middle School-Jr. High
Emphasis STEM Careers-Workforce
Track Physical Science
Included with Registration? Included with Registration