Life Discovery - Doing Science Inaugural Education Conferencehttp://www.esa.org/ldc Call for Short Presentation Proposals Accepting proposals 5/30/2012 - 8/31/2012This Short Presentation format is designed for presentations that enhance understanding of key concepts, or project activities that feature effective ideas and approaches. Presentations should be limited to 15 minutes to allow for 15 minutes of Q&A.
Proposals on biology education topics are welcome; preference will be given towards those that directly address three key pedagogical tracks across four topics in biology education. [more information<http://www.esa.org/ldc>] Conference Tracks * Lessons and curriculum design in the digital age * Classroom-true and field-tested technology * Data exploration in a research-based biology Cross Cutting Conference Topics * Ecology and Earth Systems Dynamics * Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services * Evolution in Action * Structure and Function Conference Purpose This conference will highlight the leading science, curriculum design and implementation and data exploration in a research-rich biology education for grades K-16. * Discover the science of life in a changing world * Swap ideas for a robust biology classroom * Build partnerships with scientists and educators * Explore digital resources and new technologies [more information go to www.esa.org/ldc]Proposal Deadlines Short Presentations Accepting proposal NOW! Submissions are due Aug. 31 Hands-on Workshops Accepting proposals NOW! Submissions are due July 31. Education Share Fair Roundtables Accepting proposals 6/30/2012 - 9/31/2012Conference PartnersBotanical Society of America (BSA) Ecological Society of America (ESA) Society for Economic Botany (SEB)Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE) Many thanks our Conference Collaborators who promote the conference to their professional networks: Animal Behavior Society American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Ecological Research as Education Network (EREN) National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) National Education Association (NEA) National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC) Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST) For more information Visit: www.esa.org/ldc Contact: Andrea McMillen [email protected] 202.833.8773 x 236
