Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
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Exhibitors<br />
Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision® #1439<br />
1840 Wilson Blvd. G, T<br />
Arlington, VA 22201 K–12<br />
Phone: 800-EXPLOR9<br />
E-mail: exploravision@nsta.org<br />
Website: www.exploravision.org<br />
The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision science<br />
competition encourages K–12 students to<br />
imagine what technology might be like in the<br />
future. ExploraVision helps teacher sponsors<br />
meet many of the National Science Education<br />
Standards while letting students experience<br />
scientific process and discovery in an engaging,<br />
hands-on way.<br />
Toyops #1027<br />
PO Box 11369<br />
B, G<br />
Pensacola, FL 32524 3–7<br />
Phone: 850-479-4415<br />
E-mail: ehull@toyops.com<br />
Website: www.toyops.com<br />
Manufacturer of educational kits—world<br />
lightest and smallest. Stop by our booth for<br />
free samples.<br />
Tybee Island Marine #1639<br />
Science Center<br />
B, EN<br />
PO Box 1879<br />
PreK–12, College<br />
Tybee Island, GA 31328<br />
Phone: 912-786-5917<br />
E-mail: cody@tybeemarinescience.org<br />
Website: www.tybeemarinescience.org<br />
We provide year-round programs for island<br />
visitors, scouts, and school groups on the<br />
beach, on the water, in the classroom, and at<br />
the Coastal Georgia Gallery.<br />
UGA–Georgia 4-H #1631<br />
Hoke Smith Annex<br />
B, EN, G<br />
Athens, GA 30602 K–12<br />
Phone: 706-542-4H4H<br />
Website: www.georgia4h.org<br />
Science is interwoven throughout many of<br />
the programs offered by Georgia 4-H in addition<br />
to valuable science content that is gained<br />
through the exploration of sciences. 4-H’ers<br />
also develop critical-thinking skills, heighten<br />
process skills, and enhance analytical and reasoning<br />
skills.<br />
UGA College of Agricultural #1629<br />
and Environmental Sciences B, EN, G<br />
102 Conner Hall 9–12, College<br />
Athens, GA 30602<br />
Phone: 706-542-1611<br />
E-mail: discover@uga.edu<br />
Website: students.caes.uga.edu<br />
We have science opportunities for students pertaining<br />
to entomology, food, plants, animals,<br />
and the environment. Located in Athens, the<br />
University of Georgia College of Agricultural<br />
and Environmental Sciences invites students to<br />
participate in summer educational and enrichment<br />
precollegiate programs. We have 22 majors<br />
for students interested in applied-science majors<br />
leading to rewarding careers.<br />
Valdosta State University #1635<br />
& Georgia Teacher Quality EA, PD<br />
c/o Leslie S Jones K–12<br />
VSU Dept. of Biology<br />
Valdosta, GA 31698<br />
Phone: 229-834-1802<br />
E-mail: lesliesj@valdosta.edu<br />
Website: http://teacherquality.coe.uga.edu<br />
We will share information on the Natural<br />
History of Georgia from our trip around the<br />
state and demonstrate activities that teachers<br />
of various grades are using in their classrooms<br />
after our program last year.<br />
Vernier Software & Technology #1331<br />
13979 S.W. Millikan Way All<br />
Beaverton, OR 97005 3–12, College<br />
Phone: 888-837-6437<br />
E-mail: info@vernier.com<br />
Website: www.vernier.com<br />
Vernier Software & Technology is a leading<br />
innovator of scientific data-collection technology.<br />
Focused on STEM, Vernier is dedicated<br />
to developing creative ways to teach and<br />
learn using hands-on science. Vernier creates<br />
easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces,<br />
sensors, and graphing/analysis software. Vernier’s<br />
technology-based solutions enhance<br />
STEM education, increase learning, and build<br />
students’ critical-thinking skills.<br />
Walden University #1450<br />
4732 Redbranch Dr. PD<br />
Decatur, GA 30035 PreK–12, College<br />
Phone: 678-575-8872<br />
E-mail: charity.adams@waldenu.edu<br />
Website: www.waldenu.edu/local<br />
Walden University is an accredited institution<br />
that has been serving the higher education<br />
needs of professionals for more than 40<br />
years. Offered online, areas of study range<br />
from health and education to management and<br />
public administration. Walden programs help<br />
students achieve their goals so that, as graduates,<br />
they can help advance the lives of others.<br />
Wavefunction, Inc. #1032<br />
18401 Von Karman Ave., Suite 370 C<br />
Irvine, CA 92612<br />
7–12, College<br />
Phone: 949-955-2120<br />
E-mails: michelle@wavefun.com; sales@wavefun.com<br />
Website: www.wavefun.com<br />
Wavefunction offers cutting-edge chemistry<br />
education software for high school and AP<br />
chemistry teachers and students. Odyssey provides<br />
an interactive molecular environment,<br />
rich with content and integrated lab activities<br />
for the high school, and AP/college general<br />
chemistry curricula. The iSpartan app and the<br />
Spartan Student Edition apply computational<br />
chemistry methods and compelling graphical<br />
models to enrich the study of organic and<br />
physical chemistry. Catalyze your students’<br />
understanding with powerful yet easy-to-use<br />
molecular modeling software. Affordable<br />
single-user, school, and district pricing now<br />
available.<br />
Werkz Publishing Inc. #1547<br />
3625 Millikin Ave. B, C, EA, G, PH, T<br />
San Diego, CA 92122 5–9<br />
Phone: 866-276-4556<br />
E-mail: marksalata@werkzpublishing.com<br />
Website: www.werkzpublishing.com<br />
We create digital learning products that engage,<br />
inspire, and empower the learner. We offer two<br />
middle school science e-book lines—ScienceWerkz<br />
for tablets and amBook for laptops, netbooks, and<br />
desktops. Dr. Rodger Bybee calls them “a 21stcentury<br />
response to a 21st-century vision.”<br />
Every e-book is only $0.99!<br />
124 NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong> on Science Education
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