Workshop Descriptions
Green and Microscale Chemistry
This workshop was cancelled this summer, but we are now offering it again.
This workshop provides an introduction to Green and Microscale Chemistry with an emphasis on their incorporation into chemistry courses and how they fit into the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Participants will learn about the numerous applications of G&MSC along with the associated pros and cons. Demonstrations will illustrate the principles and techniques involved, ways of starting and incorporating G&MSC into existing programs, and/or illustrate equipment needed for Microscale chemistry. Reference materials and handouts will assist those in learning more about these subjects. Additional presentations include lab safety, student protection, interpretation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), chemical management, inventory techniques, and hazardous waste requirements and disposal.
The Green and Microscale Chemistry workshop is a joint effort of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Waste Production Partners, with a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information, please click for a PDF flyer.
Date: October 29, 2011
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Location: Dobo Hall, Room 129 on UNCW Campus
Registration fee: $25, lunch included.
The deadline to register for this workshop is October 21, 2011.
Introductory Biotechnology for High School Teachers
All registration is taken through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center's website Please check below.
http://www.ncbiotech.org/summerworkshops/
Introductory Biotechnology will blend lecture/discussions with hands-on activities (dry and web laboratory activities) to introduce teachers to specific real-world applications of biotechnology in ways that can captivate students and shape career choices.
Workshop features:
- Participants learn about
- Lesson plans are provided at all workshops.
- Participants are granted access to Biotechnology Center programs that provide lab equipment, educational videos on loan, and free lab supplies.
- Workshops address multiple objectives of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
- Teaching staff typically include one or more outstanding college or university faculty instructors and master high school teachers who are expert at implementing biotechnology in the classroom.
- Participants can receive technology or regular renewal credits (CEUs).
Dates: June 20 - June 24, 2011
Time: TBD
Location: TBD on UNCW Campus
Registration fee: $75 - payable to the NC Biotech Center
Stipend: $50/day
This workshop is supported through grant funding from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to the Center.
Registration is made through the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. http://www.ncbiotech.org/workforce-education/k12-education-support/summer-workshops-for-teachers
Geological Society of America's Southeastern Meeting
The 60th Annual Meeting for the Southeastern Section of the Geological Society of America will be held in scenic Wilmington, NC from March 23 - March 25, 2011. This year's theme is "Exploration to Exploitation: Geoscience's Role in Natural Resouce Stewardship." Keynote speaker will be Dr. William G. Ross, Jr., Duke University professor, environmental lawyer, and former Secretary of the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
For more information, please click for a PDF flyer!
Dates: March 23 - March 25, 2011
Time: Varies
Location: Wilmington Convention Center
The Science and Mathematics Education Center will cover the full program ($35) or one day ($25) registration fee for K-12 teachers if you contact the Center by March 15th at (910) 962-3168.
NOTE: Sessions specifically designed for K-12 teachers: Geoscience Education on Friday and Surface and Subsurface WOrkshop on Saturday.