October 03, 2008
SIUC to host ‘Science in the South’ workshop
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is offering “Science in the South,” a professional development workshop for K-12 teachers and administrators interested in the fields of science or agriculture. The workshop is Jan. 30, 2009, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Student Center.
The fun-filled science day includes hands-on activities, networking, sharing, activity-oriented workshops, make-and-takes, technology, exhibits and much more. Dozens of workshops for every level and topic area are available.
Educators may present on any science-related topic of interest to K-12 science teachers, with hands-on and activity-oriented presentations preferred. Each presenter gets a complimentary conference registration and lunch. In addition, science-related, technology-oriented commercial and non-commercial companies and organizations are welcome to present exhibits at the event.
The registration fee for Science in the South is $65 for participants registering before Dec. 23 or $80 for those registering after the early deadline. To register or for more information, contact the Division of Continuing Education at 618/536-7751.
Science in the South participants may earn up to three Continuing Professional Development Units for attending and up to 14 units for presenting.