Materials Research Society
Sunday, November 28:
Teacher Schedule
for
National Science Foundation (NSF) funded
program at Museum of Science
7:15 AM – 7:40 AM Shuttle Service from Sheraton Hotel Lobby to Museum of Science
Remaining teachers to obtain guest badges and MRS Program book
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Museum of Science (MOS)
Breakfast at The d'Arbeloff Suite
9:00 AM – 10:25 AM: Hands-on Session
Teacher Group A: Go to Hornblower Room:
Make an LED Flashlight—hands on tests making and using light emitting diodes
Joan Redwing, Pennsylvania State University
Teacher Group B: Go to Suit Cabot Room:
Nanotech in the HS Laboratory includes a suite of laboratory experiments appropriate for labs that illustrate the emerging field of nanotechnology
Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-on Session
Teacher Group C: Go to Classroom A:
Dustbusting by Design—applying the engineering design process and designing a motor
Steven Leeb, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teacher Group D: Go to Technology Learning Center (Inventor’s Workshop):
Hands on activities in materials science for HS teachers
Brain Sheldon, Brown University
10:30 AM – 12:00PM Hands-on Session
Teacher Group A: Remain in Hornblower Room:
Envisioning Science—Cameras in the Classroom, communicating complex ideas in science and technology and imagery
Felice Frankel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teacher Group B: Remain in Cabot Room:
Hands-on inquiry including “sneaker science, laser pool, marble launch math challenge, robotics challenge, polymers”
Daniel Steinberg, Princeton University
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Lunch at The d'Arbeloff Suite
1:30 – 3:00 PM Hands-on Workshops
Teacher Group A: Remain in Hornblower Room: Continue with:
Envisioning Science—Cameras in the Classroom, communicating complex ideas in science and technology and imagery
Felice Frankel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teacher Group B: Remain in Cabot Room:
Andrew Greenberg, Pennsylvania State University
Teacher Group C: Remain in Classroom A:
Hands-on inquiry including “sneaker science, laser pool, marble launch math challenge, robotics challenge, polymers”
Daniel Steinberg, Princeton University
Teacher Group D: Remain in Technology Learning Center (Inventor’s Workshop):
Nanotech in the HS Laboratory includes a suite of laboratory experiments appropriate for labs that illustrate the emerging field of nanotechnology
Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin
3:00 – 5:00 PM Public Talk Series (Cahners Theater)
Teacher Enhancement with Summer Research Internships
Chuck Wade, IBM Almaden
Nanotechnology
Arthur B. Ellis, National Science Foundation
Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin
The Nano-scale: Communicating the Uniqueness and Opportunities
Steve Fonash, Pennsylvania State University
Materials and You!
Shenda Baker, Harvey Mudd College
5:00 PM Adjourn
5:00 – 6:00 PM Shuttle Service from Museum of Science to Sheraton Hotel lobby
Opportunity to freshen up and get ready to return to Museum of Science for evening reception with MRS President
Suggested for reception: Semi-formal business wear (e.g.: Suit and Tie)
7:15 – 8:00 PM Shuttle Service from Sheraton Hotel lobby to Museum of Science
7:30 – 9:30 PM at the Museum of Science (Featuring “Strange Matter”), Blue Wing
President’s Reception: Howard E. Katz 2004 MRS President
Food to include: Carved meats, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks
9:00 – 10:00 PM: Shuttle Service from Museum of Science to Sheraton Hotel lobby
