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Meeting-at-a-Glance
Meeting-at-a-Glance includes sessions, workshops, committee meetings and other events, including luncheons,
Exhibit Hall hours and snacks, plenary sessions, and receptions. All rooms will be in the Sheraton Hotel, San Diego.
Workshops on Saturday and Sunday will be at University of San Diego. The building at the university is the Shiley
Center for Science and Technology (SCST) (Tutorials will be held at the hotel.)
Friday, January 2
4–7 p.m. Registration Grande Foyer
4:30–5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Marina 1
5:45–6:45 p.m. New Executive Board Orientation Seabreeze 1-2
7–10 p.m. Executive Board I Seabreeze 1-2
Saturday, January 3
7 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration Grande Foyer
8–10 a.m. Meetings Committee Marina 3
8–10 a.m. Publications Committee Marina 4
(Workshops W01-W34 ARE AT Univ. of San Diego, bus schedule, p. 8)
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W01 Workshop on Digital Spectroscopy SCST 290
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W02 Creating Interactive Web Simulations Using HTML5 and Javascript SCST 233
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W04 Beginning Arduino SCST 252
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W05 Phenomenon-based Learning: Fun, Hands-on, Cooperative Learning SCST 235
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W07 Teaching Physics for the First Time SCST 230
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W08 Writing in the Sciences SCST 231
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W10 An Introduction to Scientific Computing with Python and iPython Notebooks SCST 133
8 a.m.–5 p.m. W12 Inquiry-based Labs for AP Physics SCST 229
8 a.m.–5 p.m. W13 Research-based Alternatives to Traditional Physics Problems SCST 129
10 a.m.–3 p.m. San Diego Zoo Tour offsite
10:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Executive Board II Seabreeze 1-2
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. resource Letters Committee Marina 4
1–5 p.m. W14 Modeling in College Physics SCST 230
1–5 p.m. W15 Implementing Engineering Design in YOUR Classroom SCST 233
1–5 p.m. W17 STEM Grant Writing SCST 231
1–5 p.m. W21 Intersection of Physics and Biology: Activities and Materials SCST 235
1–5 p.m. W23 Fun & Engaging Physics Labs SCST 232
1–5 p.m. W24 Engaging TYC students in Astronomical Inquiry SCST 130
1–5 p.m. W25 Creating Affectively Positive Online Learning Environments SCST 252
1–5 p.m. USS Carrier Midway Museum Trip offsite
3–4:30 p.m. Nominating Committee I (Closed) Marina 3
5:30–7 p.m. ALPhA Committee Marina 3
5:30–8 p.m. Area Chairs Orientation & Programs I Nautilus 4
5:30–8 p.m. Section Representatives and Officers Nautilus 1
7:30–9 p.m. REGISTRATION Grande Foyer
8–10 p.m. SPS Undergraduate Research and Outreach Poster Session harbor Island Ballroom
8–10 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens / Opening Reception harbor Island Ballroom
SUNDAY, January 4
School Spirit Day – wear a t-shirt or hat representing your school
7 a.m.–4 p.m. Registration Grande Foyer
7–8 a.m. First Timers’ Gathering Seabreeze 1-2
7:30–9 a.m. review Board Marina 1
8–9 a.m. Physics Bowl Advisory Committee Marina 3
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W27 Metacognition and Reasoning in Physics SCST 233
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W28 Astronomy and Physics Simulations for Computers and Tablets SCST 292
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W30 Making Good Physics Videos SCST 252
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W31 Low Cost, In Home Labs SCST 290
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W32 Writing Learning Objectives SCST 231
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W33 Simple DC Labs SCST 229
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W34 New RTP and ILD Tools and Curricula: Video Analysis, Clickers and E&M Labs SCST 235
8 a.m.–12 p.m. W35 Creating Physics Simulations for Smartphones, Tablet Devices & Computers in HTML5 Executive 3B
8 a.m.–3 p.m. Physics of Scuba Bay Tower Pool
9–10 a.m. venture/Bauder Committees Marina 4
9–10 a.m. Committee on Governance Structure Marina 2
January 3–6, 2015
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