PD & Outreach

On this page we will post any upcoming PD or Outreach opportunities. Participating in these is not only a great way to expand your knowledge of the field, but also build helps you build up your Professional Development Portfolio, your "personal toolbox", your resume and set you apart from other candidates when you apply for your teaching job.


OUTREACH EVENTS:

Coming up: STEAM Expo 2016 @AppState 
This is a very big event annual event which brings between 2500 and 3000 middle and high school students from Western NC to campus during the NC Science Festival. This year it will take place on Friday April 22nd, from 9:00am-1:00pm. Faculty and clubs set up interactive science booths in the convocation center and students rotate through them freely with their teachers. Classes also sign up for "break out" sessions and facilities tours. Help is always needed for this event, whether it's at a booth with the activities, directing groups, answering questions, etc. If you're interested in helping out for an hour, two hours, or the whole event, please contact Marta (toranml@appstate.edu). Great way to add a line to your CV!

Past Events: 

Avery Science Extravaganza 2014
Thank you for your help Hannah and Kelsey!

North Wilkes School Earth Science Visit, 2014
Thank you Christine!

Forest Hill School Visit 4th and 5th Grade Girls, 2014
Thank you Elisabeth!

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS:

NSTA 2016 in Nashville, TN (March 31st - April 3rd)
This is the biggest science teacher conference in the country, bringing together 10,000 educators and more than 1000 professional development sessions. For more information, go to the website: http://www.nsta.org/conferences/national.aspx 


WEBINARS: