[ISTA-talk]SSMA 100th Annual Conference and AnniversaryCelebration

[Jerry Becker]

Title: SSMA 100th Annual Conference and Anniversary Celebrati

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Note:  Sent with approval of Bill Speer and Virginia Usnick (see below). The corrected area code for the DoubleTree hotel is included below.

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The 100th Anniversary and Annual Conference of the School Science and Mathematics Association will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites and Esplanade Conference Center in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, IL on November 1-3, 2001.

Plans for this historic meeting have been in the works for some time now. These plans offer a number of unique and informative opportunities for professional sharing and growth with sessions dealing with topics of interest to both researchers and practitioners. The conference theme and format will allow us to explore the rich history of accomplishments in science, mathematics, and technology education, to examine our current efforts and issues, and to expand our thinking about possibilities for the next century.

Our Thursday afternoon "Kick-off" keynoter will be Rodger Bybee, Executive Director of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS). Other "special" sessions planned include Nobel Laureate, Leon Lederman, a possible visit to the FermiLab facilities, and, we hope, a very special evening at the Adler Planetarium. The Friday evening banquet will provide the setting for our 100th anniversary party. The speaker/entertainment (quite likely Scott Carpenter, Mercury 7 astronaut) is still under negotiation, but the evening is sure to be an enjoyable, entertaining, and informative celebration.

We will also have sessions focusing on the integration of mathematics and science, the past, present and future of science and mathematics education, and opportunities to honor long-time contributors to the mission and goals of SSMA. (Further info on SSMA may be found at  http://www.ssma.org/ )

And, there will be lots of other surprises which will make attending very worthwhile!! For example, everyone registered for the conference will receive anniversary gifts from the Association -- most notably, a searchable CD pack containing all 100 years of the SSMA journal. This gift from SSMA is valued at over $125! This exceptional product is only available free of charge to those members attending the anniversary conference.

We have negotiated an excellent rate of $89.00 (single/double) or $99.00 (triple/quad) at the all-suite DoubleTree in Downers Grove. IL. Call direct to (630) 971-2000 for room reservations.

The DoubleTree is centrally located between O'hare International and Midway airports, right in the heart of the Illinois Science and Mathematics corridor. It offers a quiet retreat for meetings such as ours. The property is located just north of the intersection of the East-West and the North-South tollways and is only minutes from the OakBrook and Yorktown shopping areas. Indicate you are attending the conference for the School Science and Mathematics Association (use full organization name, not just initials). A block of rooms is being held for SSMA and we need to guarantee a certain number of room nights. You will be asked to leave a credit card deposit that WILL NOT be charged to your card if the room is canceled up to 48 hours prior to the meeting. Since the hotel informs us that November is a particularly busy time and we have negotiated great rates, please make your room reservations as soon as you know your plans.

JOIN IN THE CONFERENCE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT-- SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL NOW TO BECOME PART OF THIS EXCITING WEEKEND

This year's annual conference of the School Science and Mathematics Association will undoubtedly prove to be a special one -- one that we hope you will want to play a role in celebrating.

A speaker proposal form has been included [below]. Please take a moment NOW to complete the form (or use our web site for electronic submission). Speakers accepted for the meeting will receive a reduced registration fee. We need to have active participation of many of our members to help us honor the successes of the past, the actions of the present, and the promises of the future.

Sincerely,

Bill Speer

              

President -- School Science and Mathematics Association
Professor of Mathematics Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction -- MS 3005
University of Nevada at Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV  89154

702-895-4885 (O)    702-837-8674 (H)    702-895-4898 (FAX)

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PRESENTER'S PROPOSAL FORM

School Science and Mathematics Association [SSMA]

100th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Conference
Chicago (Downers Grove), Illinois

November 1-3, 2001

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Current Position or Title: _______________________________________________

Institution/Organization: ________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ________

Preferred Telephone: ( _____ ) _____ - ________ E-mail: ______________________

Preferred type of presentation:

____ single paper       _____ panel    _____ workshop   _____ poster (continuous)      

Preferred length of session:

_____ 30 minutes        _____ 45 minutes        _____ 75 minutes        _____ 90 minutes

(One overhead projector and one screen will be provided in each meeting room. If additional AV/technology equipment is required, then we will provide rental information upon request.)

Proposed title for your presentation: (limit to 75 characters and spaces):

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Presentation abstract suitable for program booklet (limit to space provided below):

Co-Presenter(s) (if applicable): _____________________________________________

 

Please mail your completed proposal form by March 31, 2001 to:
 

Dr. Virginia Usnick

SSMA 2001 Program Co-Chair

Curriculum and Instruction - MS 3005

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 89154-3005

Proposals may also be faxed to 702-895-4898 or e-mailed as an attachment to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.

This form is also available for electronic submission online at http://www.ssma.org

Notification of acceptance to the 100th Anniversary program will be made by May 15th. A reduced speaker registration fee will apply to the primary speaker. Co-presenters will pay full registration.

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Jerry P.Becker
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL  62901-4610  USA
Phone:  (618) 453-4241  [O]
            (618)  457-8903 [H]
Fax:      (618) 453-4244
E-mail:   [EMAIL PROTECTED]