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 In addition to our Friday keynote speakers, Mike Lynch and Stephen Pruitt, the MN Conference on Science Education features speakers for the discipline strands, who will share their insights on timely issues and topics. |
Physics Strand Speaker
Tom KraMer, President, Kablooe Design.
Mr. KraMer will explore the role of creative thinking and a design-driven mentality in product development.
Earth Sciences Strand Speaker
Dr. Heidi Manning, Professor of Physics, Concordia College Moorhead and Curiosity Research Scientist.
Investigate the rocks and atmosphere of Mars with Dr. Manning and the rover Curiosity. Search for potential habitats for life, past and present.
Chemistry Strand Speaker
Brian D. Gute, Instructor of Chemistry, UMD.
Join Mr. Gute in exploring how to prepare students for success in college-level science courses and how to survive that first general chemistry course.
Life Sciences Strand Speaker
Dr. Janet Dubinsky, Dept. of Neuroscience, U of MN
"Feedback: A (Neuro)Biological and Engineering idea"
Join Dr. Dubinsky as she untangles loopy engineering feedback concepts, make analogies and explore how the nervous system maintains bodies functioning within tolerable limits!
Appropriate for high school biology, psychology, health and physics teachers.
Elementary Sciences Strand Speaker
Kathleen O'Donnell, Director, Family & Education Services, Twin Cities Public Television
Kathleen will share highlights of TPT’s award winning STEM productions with emphasis on engineering and girls in science including the newest season of SciGirls this year. In addition Kathleen will share resources from SciGirls and other PBS resources available for teachers to use directly with students.
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