I n d i a n a p o l i s

Friday, March 30
7:00–8:00 AM Science in the Community
Breakfast (Informal Science Day)
Teaching Science Principles with “Artifactual” Stories
and Engagement! A Unique Informal Science
Educational Approach (M-3)
(Tickets Required: $15) JW Grand Ballroom 5, JW Marriott
Paula Gangopadhyay (paulag@
thehenryford.org), Chief Learning Officer,
The Henry Ford, Dearborn,
Mich.
Founded in 1929 by automotive pioneer
Henry Ford, The Henry Ford
boasts compelling artifacts related
to iconic science and technology in
its collection and exhibits. Using its
massive American racing collection and in conjunction with
the upcoming “Racing in America” exhibit, The Henry Ford
has recently developed some paradigm-shifting online physics/science
classroom resources called “Educator Digikits”
and “ExhibitBuilder” for middle level and high school grades
that can change the way science teachers teach and students
learn. These resources offer an experiential learning experience
in STEM education while supporting national standards
and 21st-century skills. Join Paula Gangopadhyay, Chief
Learning Officer at The Henry Ford, as she shares how her
experience on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
Dragster racetrack triggered the development of these
educational materials and how these resources can rev up
student learning.
Paula Gangopadhyay is the Chief Learning Officer for The Henry
Ford, which includes the Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village,
Benson Ford Research Center, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, IMAX, and
the Henry Ford Academy. She brings more than 17 years of experience
in school reform and museum education sectors with education,
policy, and business leaders to her position.
Paula is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and
design and development of education at The Henry Ford, including
student, educator, youth, family, and leadership programs, products,
and experiences. She led the visioning of a new and dynamic education
strategic plan at The Henry Ford, including conceptualization
and development of many paradigm-shifting educational products.
The speaker is sponsored in part by DuPont.
Tickets, if still available, must be purchased at the Ticket
Sales Counter in the NSTA Registration Area before 3:00
PM on Thursday.
NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education
Science Area
A science area category is associated with each session. These
categories are abbreviated in heavy type at the right immediately
following the session title. On page 143, you will find
the conference sessions grouped according to their assigned
science area category.
The science areas and their abbreviations are:
(Bio) = Biology/Life Science
(Chem) = Chemistry/Physical Science
(Earth) = Earth/Space Science
(Env) = Environmental Science
(Gen) = Integrated/General Science
(Phys) = Physics/Physical Science
Strands
The Indianapolis Conference Committee has planned the conference
around the following four strands, enabling you to
focus on a specific area of interest or need. Strand events are
identified by icons throughout the daily program. For strand
descriptions, see page 6.
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Mapping Our Way to Success Through the
New Core Standards
Pathways to a Sustainable Planet
Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation
Through STEM
Traveling New Instructional Roads Through
Technology
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The following icons will be used throughout this program.
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Global Conversations in Science Education
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