KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Oklahoman, Shannon W. Lucid, Ph.D., Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
WHEN: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
WHERE: Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly Omniplex), Oklahoma City, OK
WHO: 6th-12th grade students, science and math teachers, and counselors from schools in Oklahoma
COST: Absolutely FREE!!! No cost to participants; Although, pre-registration is required. Breakfast, lunch and entrance fees into the museum are included.
ONLINE APPLICATION: www.okepscor.org/events.asp
Schools can bring up to 12 students & two adults (teachers/counselors encouraged to attend).
SEATING IS LIMITED!!!
Apply soon. Confirmations will be sent to applying schools.
During this half-day conference, students will learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields (STEM), engage in hands-on science activities, and learn about ways to prepare for college. Teachers/counselors are invited to participate in a special teachers’ lounge breakout session to find out about summer research opportunities and resources for the classroom.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ms. Shelley D. Wear, Oklahoma EPSCoR Outreach Coordinator at (405) 225-9287 or swear@osrhe.edu or visit the event website at www.okepscor.org/events.asp