Sally Ride Science Invites Teachers To Attend Conference in Detroit: "Join the Journey: Celebrating Teachers"

(San Diego) - In August, a landmark educational journey began when teacher and astronaut Barbara Morgan completed her first space flight on STS-118. This October, Sally Ride Science™ and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, invite teachers to continue the mission with “Join the Journey: Celebrating Teachers.” The two-day educator conference will be held Oct. 16 and 17 at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit.

“Join the Journey: Celebrating Teachers,” will highlight STS-118, provide an overview of the shuttle mission’s educational objectives, and illustrate how teachers can bring real-world science into the classroom. The conference will feature an introduction by Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, and a presentation by Barbara Morgan. It will feature hands-on workshops with activities and information that teachers can take back to the classroom; a session on “Equity Strategies for the Classroom”; a panel discussion on “Visions of Teaching and Learning in 2020” with the leaders of national professional education organizations; an educator street fair with take-aways; and lunch with author Clay Morgan, Barbara Morgan’s husband.

The registration fee for “Join the Journey: Celebrating Teachers” is $50. Registration ends Oct. 10. For more information, visit  http://www.sallyridescience.com/conferences

 

About Sally Ride Science

Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to supporting girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals; the TOYchallenge, a national toy design competition for grades 5-8; educator institutes; summer camps; and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, a science newsletter, and Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. All together, our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun.  For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com or call 1-800-561-5161.