Come Join Us for Cosmic Science!
at FINESSE
the Faculty Institutes in Earth and Space Science Education
for Community College and University Faculty instructing future teachers
at ASTE, NACCTEP, and AAS in 2009
Discover, develop, and share
inquiry-based tools about the Earth, our Solar System,
and our Universe to engage future teachers in science
NASA scientists share current discoveries about Mars, the Moon, our Galaxy, and more
In this free two-day participant-driven workshop for pre-service science education faculty, NASA Earth and space scientists and educators will share Earth and space science activities, data, and resources related to key science topics from the national science standards. Participants will receive a $300 stipend, lunches, and more.
- Explore standards-based concepts using authentic inquiry activities and share your thoughts on additional adaptations for various classroom grade levels and student needs
- Discuss current science research with NASA scientists
- Identify ways to address Earth and space science misconceptions
- Share your own practices, challenges, reflections, and implementation plans
- Explore collaboration plans with colleagues
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Discover the Universe with NASA during 2009, the International Year of Astronomy |
Click HERE to fill out application form.
Review of applications will begin September 30, 2008, with notifications regarding applications by October 7. Applications received following September 30th will be reviewed on a space available basis.
FINESS Institutes will be implemented by a team of Earth and space science education specialists, including:
Lin Chambers, Director, MY NASA DATA Project, NASA Langley Research Center
Rick Pomeroy, Lecturer/Supervisor,
Science Teacher Education,
School of Education,
University of California, Davis
Greg Schultz,
Education/Outreach Scientist and Teacher Educator,
UC-Berkeley,
Center for Science Education
Stephanie Shipp,
Manager, Education and Public Outreach,
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Christine Shupla,
Education Specialist ,
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Stephanie Slater,
Research Assistant,
Conceptual Astronomy and Physics
Education Research Team, University of Arizona
Timothy F. Slater,
Assoc. Professor of Astronomy, Conceptual Astronomy and Physics
Education Research Team, University of Arizona
Denise Smith,
Manager, Special Projects,
Office of Public Outreach,
Space Telescope Science Institute
Debra Stork,
Assistant Professor of Education,
Science Education,
University of Dubuque
William Waller,
Senior Lecturer of Astronomy,
Department of Physics and Astronomy,
Tufts University
For more information, contact:
Christine Shupla
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-2135
shupla@lpi.usra.edu
