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CALIFORNIA SCIENCE
EDUCATION CONFERENCE

OCTOBER 21-23, 2011• PASADENA, CA

EVENING EVENTS

Friday, October 22, 7:00 pm
Dine-About Pasadena

CSTA is pleased to offer conference attendees a new opportunity to meet and network with fellow science teachers. We have made reservations at several area restaurants for Friday, October 21 at 7:00 pm. Each reservation is for a table of six, and the restaurants have all agreed to issue separate checks.

Here is how the program works: Visit the Dine-About Pasadena sign-up board in the registration lobby of the Pasadena Convention Center on Friday until 3:30 pm. There you will find the list of restaurants, sample menus, and a sign-up sheet. If you would like to eat at that restaurant, add your name to the list. Once the sign-up list is full, no more names can be added. On Friday, October 21, arrive at your restaurant of choice and check in for the reservation being held under the name of CSTA. Then enjoy an evening shared with your fellow science teachers, making new friends, and enjoying a night out on the town.

Friday October 21, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Measure and Mis-Measure of Mars: How Science & Sci-Fi Have Influenced Our View of the Red Planet; featuring "The Angry Red Planet"

Presenter: David Seidel, JPL

At any moment in time, Earthlings have thought they had a good understanding of what Mars was like, especially as an abode of life. Join us for a march through time to see how Mars has held a special place in our minds and imagination. Then sit back for a special screening of one of the more amusing B-movie classics that pretty much gets everything wrong. Long before Armageddon and The Core, there was The Angry Red Planet!

One free ticket is included with conference and guest registration. Additional tickets may be purchased at the conference on a space-available basis for $10.00.

Free popcorn will be available for the first 250 people. A cash bar will be available.

Sponsored by Molina Healthcare

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Saturday, October 22, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Art of Science Learning — Turning Imagination into Innovation

Wyland, Harvey Seifter, and Janet Yamaguchi

Renowned environmental artist, educator, and filmmaker Wyland leads a 90-minute exploration into the emerging role of art as a gateway for the exploration of the sciences. He will be joined by Harvey Seifter, founder of the Art of Science Learning, and Janet Yamaguchi, Vice President of the Discovery Science Center, who are using creative arts methods to encourage greater understanding and retention in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Panelists will present visuals and key concepts that attendees can incorporate into future development / teaching goals, from inspiring curiosity to using the intuitiveness of the visual arts to enhance concept retention and future innovation.

At the conclusion of the program, a limited edition Wyland print will be auctioned off during a live auction. All proceeds from the auction will support the Wyland Foundation and the California Science Teachers Association. Click here to view the print to be auctioned.