Upcoming Professional Development
Contact Sarah Ptak at ptaks01@buffalostate.edu with any questions or concerns regarding event registration
SUNY Fredonia Minicourse Series
Mathematical Landscapes in Practice: Pedagogical Moves to Create a Learning Community in Grades K-8 (Multiplication & Division)
Dates: Monday, July 7th & Tuesday, July 8th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
STEM Activities Minicourse: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Christina O'Malley
This 2-day workshop for teachers is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in a variety of STEM activities. Teachers will walk away with fresh, classroom-ready ideas to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers!
- Day 1: Engineering & Problem-Solving: Egg Drop with Microbit; Nerdy Derby & Forces of Motion
- Day 2: Building Structures; Circuits, Soldering, & Robots
Location: SUNY Fredonia, Thompson Hall E128
Dates: Wednesday, July 9th & Thursday, July 10th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This event has a capacity of 24 people
STEM Activities Minicourse (SUNY Fredonia) Registration
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ARC Model Rocket Building Minicourse
Participants will work in pairs to build a rocket that meets the American Rocketry Challenge specifications. Moog Engineers will lead the workshop and facilitate the rocket design and construction alongside Master Teacher Amy Golden. On the last day, the rockets will be launched.
Location: Buffalo State University (room TBA)
Dates: Monday, July 14th - Wednesday, July 16th; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Great Lakes Science Minicourse
Spend four days on Lake Erie learning about watersheds, invasive species, Great lakes fisheries, environmental microbiology, and water quality. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences in our floating classroom collecting fish, invertebrates and performing water quality tests. See more detailed descriptions of all modules here.
Location: Buffalo State University Great Lakes Center
Dates: Monday, July 21 through Thursday, July 24; 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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