Science Education Events at CSULB Fall 2008
September Events
- Sept. 25, 6:00-8:00pm AFSE: What did you do last summer? Model lessons from Science Camp (YSC Staff) LA5-261.
- Sept. 29, 4:15pm Thesis Defense: Development of an instrument to measure understanding of the nature of science as a process of inquiry in comparison to pseudoscience. Brighton Oothoudt, MICR 101.
October Events
- Oct. 3, 2:30-3:30pm New Hall of Sciences Groundbreaking Event. Meet on the lawn opposite the bookstore at the Natural Sciences Complex. Parking passes available at the Visitor's Information Kiosk. You must RSVP for this event.
- Oct. 14, 6:00-8:00pm AFSE: NASA Educational Night (JPL Education Outreach Office) LA5-265.
- Oct. 20, 4:30-5:30pm STAR: Title TBA (Chemistry Education research) Dr. Barbara Gonzalez, CSU Fullerton.
November Events
- Nov. 13, 6:00-8:00pm AFSE: Marine Biology for the K-12 Classroom (Cabrillo Aquarium) LA5-261.
- Nov. 17, 4:30-5:30pm STAR: The Nature of Science and Evolution in Secondary High School Biology Textbooks: A Content Analysis. Dr. Paul Narguizian, CSU Los Angeles.
- Nov. 19, 7:30-9:00am Dean's Fellows Colloquium Breakfast Meetings: The Science you "know" that just ain't so: Shining a light on science misconceptions. Dr. Susan Gomez-Zwiep. RSVP recommended.
December Events
- Dec. 4, 6:00-8:00pm AFSE: Getting a (Science) Teaching Job (panel presentation – principals, HR folks, dept. chairs) LA5-261.
- Dec. 8, 4:30-5:30pm STAR: The Promise of Web-based Technology in Transforming Inquiry Science Teaching: Lessons from Elementary and Middle School Teachers. Dr. Moses Ochanji, CSU San Marcos.
Association of Future Science Educators (AFSE)
These monthly meetings are designed for future K-12 teachers of science. Meetings are 6:00-8:00pm and include pizza and water, hand-outs, etc. Please RSVP if you would like to attend.
AFSE website.
Science Education Seminar (STAR)
Science Teaching And Research (STAR) Seminar Series: Mondays 4:30pm in LA5-244 (Titles/topics TBA).
