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

—Photo courtesy of Purdue University.
Looking at the world through “bug eyes”
proves attractive to young visitors to
the Purdue Traveling Exhibit, What’s
Bugging Belva?, at the Indiana State Fair.
Mission Statement
The mission of NSTA is to promote
excellence and innovation in
science teaching and learning for all.
The ideas and opinions expressed in the
conference sessions, and in any handout
materials provided, are those of the
presenter. They are not those of the
National Science Teachers Association
nor can any endorsement by NSTA be
claimed.
NSTA Indianapolis National Conference on Science Education
Conference Program • Highlights
Friday, March 30
7:00–8:00 AM Science in the Community Breakfast
(Informal Science Day) (M-3): Paula Gangopadhyay ..... 15
7:00–8:30 AM High School Breakfast (M-4): Helen Quinn ........... 16
7:00 AM–5:00 PM Informal Science Day .......................... 10
8:00–9:30 AM Elementary Extravaganza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9:30–10:30 AM Featured Panel: Next General Science Standards:
Stephen L. Pruitt and Francis Q. Eberle ............. 41
9:30–10:30 AM Featured Presentation: Sonia Lasher-Trapp ...........42
10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Lisa Pratt ..................59
10:30 AM–12 Noon Shell Science Seminar: Lydia Villa-Komaroff ..........59
12 Noon–2:00 PM ASTE/NSELA Luncheon (M-5): Jeffrey Weld .........75
12 Noon–2:00 PM CESI/NSTA Elementary Science Luncheon (M-6):
Michael A. DiSpezio ...........................76
12 Noon–2:00 PM NSTA/NMLSTA Middle Level Luncheon (M-7):
Rick Crosslin ................................76
12:30–1:30 PM SCST Marjorie Gardner Lecture: Melanie M. Cooper. . . . 78
12:30–1:30 PM Informal Science Day Brown Bag Lunch:
Building Bridges Between In-School and Out-of-School
STEM Learning ..............................78
1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Dale Brown Emeagwali ........90
1:30–3:00 PM Shell Science Seminar: Marilyn N. Raphael ...........90
2:00–3:00 PM AGU Lecture: Gabriel Filippelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
2:00–3:30 PM NSTA Chapter and District Meet and Greet in Honor
of Wendell Mohling .......................... 101
3:30–4:30 PM Robert H. Carleton Lecture: Emma Walton. . . . . . . . . . 108
6:15–8:45 PM NSTA Teacher Awards Gala (M-8) ................ 132
6:00 PM–12 Mid Special Evening Session: A Video Showcase of Legendary
Icons, Inspiring Teachers, Memorable Performances, and
Stimulating, Engaging Courses, Part 2 ............. 133
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