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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.
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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.
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