| June 8, 2001 is the day for the "Evolution: Science in an Atmosphere
of Controversy" conference. This event is hosted by the Center
for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education through funding from
the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. The one-day
conference offers Nebraska science teachers (grades 6-12) the opportunity
to add to their content knowledge and increase the number of strategies
they have to teach good science. In addition, this conference will
help teachers develop a network with other science teachers and higher
education content experts to provide ongoing discussion opportunities
on how to respectfully deal with differing points of view.
Speakers for the conference include Carl Zimmer, an award-winning
science writer; Steven Lopes, President of Kansas Citizens for Science;
and Dr. Alan Kamil, Professor of Biological Sciences and Psychology
at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to the speakers,
participants will attend two of six interactive, repeatable workshops.
Registration is free. Lodging is available for participants traveling
in excess of 100 miles roundtrip. The conference will be held at
the downtown Lincoln Holiday Inn.
You may register for the conference at http://www.nde.state.ne.us/NMSI.
For more information please contact Cindy Larson-Miller via e-mail
at clarson@unlserve.unl.edu
or by phone 402/472-8965 |
