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I was asked to share this with the planetarium community but thought some of
the rest of you might also be interested.
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> Christine Shupla
> Planetarium Director
> Arizona Science Center
> (602) 716-2078
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> Spend three to five days in beautiful Boulder, Colorado learning about
> science education! 
> 
> The Space Science Institute is hosting two education workshops this
> spring:
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> Designing Exemplary Professional Development Experiences for Educators
> 18-20 March 2004 
> Go to
> <http://halvas.spacescience.org/registration/SpecialTopicSpring2004/1.asp>
> for more information and registration.
> 
> 4-Day Education Workshop for Scientists, Engineers, and E/PO Managers
> 25-28 April 2004 
> Go to http://halvas.spacescience.org/registration/k12spring2004/1.asp#ann
> <http://halvas.spacescience.org/registration/k12spring2004/1.asp> for more
> information and registration.
> 
> See below, or contact Christy Edwards at [log in to unmask] for
> additional details!
> 
> Designing Exemplary Professional Development Experiences for Educators
> <http://halvas.spacescience.org/registration/SpecialTopicSpring2004/1.asp>
> 18-20 March 2004 
> Who Should Attend 
> Scientists and Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) managers in space and
> earth science who: 
> have some experience developing workshops for educators 
> are based at universities, NASA centers & flight projects, research
> institutions, and government agencies 
> are familiar with the National Science Education Standards 
> Educators interested in working with scientists and EPO managers to
> develop high-quality workshops on space and earth science topics.
> 
> Workshop Description 
> This workshop offers participants the tools necessary to design and
> implement effective, standards-based workshops for formal and informal
> educators. The workshop is hosted by the Space Science Institute in
> collaboration with BSCS, a national leader in professional development
> related to science education reform. The workshop is sponsored by the NASA
> Office of Space Science and the National Science Foundation.
> 
> Faculty 
> Jim Short, Biological Sciences Curriculum Study 
> Cherilynn Morrow, Space Science Institute 
> Greg Schultz, University of California, Berkeley
> 
> 
> 4-Day Education Workshop for Scientists, Engineers, and E/PO Managers
> <http://halvas.spacescience.org/registration/k12spring2004/1.asp>25 - 28
> April 2004 (Sunday - Wednesday)
> **Post-workshop symposium, "Excellence in Education: The Alumni Story" on
> Thursday 29 April** 
> Who Should Attend 
> ·Scientists or engineers interested in K-14 E/PO, 
> ·E/PO managers who are tasked with E/PO program design and with providing
> meaningful ways for scientists and engineers to contribute to EPO efforts,
> 
> ·Educators interested in gaining perspective about working with scientists
> and engineers in E/PO.
> 
> Workshop Description 
> This workshop offers participants a learning experience that supports the
> design and implementation of effective Education and Public Outreach
> (E/PO) programs. The workshop is targeted towards those who work in any
> sphere of Space or Earth Science. This year, to celebrate the workshop's
> 10th anniversary, SSI will also be hosting a special symposium on
> Thursday, April 29. 
> The symposium will feature SSI Workshop Alumni success stories and
> experiences in educational settings and will provide focused time for
> discussion about hot topics in space and earth science education. It may
> be added onto the workshop experience or attended on its own. The workshop
> is sponsored by NSF, with support from the NASA Office of Space Science
> Western Region Broker/Facilitator.
> 
> Faculty 
> Dr. Cherilynn Morrow, Space Science Institute (SSI) 
> Dr. Paul B. Dusenbery, Space Science Institute 
> Dr. Tim Slater, University of Arizona
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Christy Edwards
> Education Specialist
> Native American Outreach Coordinator
> Space Science Institute
> 4750 Walnut Street 
> Suite 205-27
> Boulder, Colorado 80301
> 
> Phone: 720.974.5824
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> <http://ssibroker.spacescience.org/broker/> 
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