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CALIFORNIA SCIENCE EDCUATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 2, 2008
SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address

Friday, October 31, 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Civic Auditorium (San Carlos Ave. across from the San Jose Convention Center)

Innovative Science

Mae C. Jemison, Former Astronaut, Educator, and Scientist

Dr. Mae C. Jemison made history in 1992 as the first woman of color to go into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Now, Founder and President of two technology companies, the space flight was just one of a series of accomplishments for this dynamic woman. A chemical engineer, medical doctor, astronaut, professor, area Peace Corps medical officer in West Africa, lecturer and entrepreneur, Dr. Jemison’s prolific accomplishments have advanced our understanding of space and the earth’s resources. Dr. Jemison is dedicated to promoting widespread science literacy and the design and development of sustainable technologies for the benefit of all residents of this planet. Join us for her presentation, Innovative Science, where she will share her dedication for her life’s work on technological and medical advancements, and explore the frontiers of science and human potential.

Sponsored by Delta Education.

 

Closing Session

Sunday, November 2, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Fairmont San Jose Hotel

Why Include Scientific Inquiry: A Response for California Science Teachers

Rodger Bybee, Director Emeritus, BSCS

Frustrated about the overuse of standardized tests at the expense of real inquiry science? So is Rodger Bybee. In this not-to-be-missed session, Dr. Bybee will review the place of scientific inquiry in science education and the response of the U.S. to the call for a science-literate 21st century workforce. He will use these events to answer the question “Why include scientific inquiry?”. The response will be tailored for California science teachers, providing the audience with firm arguments to take back to their schools for the inclusion of scientific inquiry in their curriculum. Rodger W. Bybee is director emeritus of BSCS. Between 1986 and 1995, he was associate director of BSCS. He participated in the development of the National Science Education Standards, and from 1993 to 1995 he chaired the content working group of that National Research Council project. Be sure to join us for this timely and dynamic program.

Sponsored by Pearson Education.