2008 Annual International Conference
Impact of Science Education Research on Public Policy
The theme focused on local, regional, national, or international issues of policy related to science education (e.g., teacher licensure requirements, curriculum adoption, assessment regulations, and funding policy for science education).
Peter Fensham addressed issues of policy and science education research in his keynote speech at the NARST 2008 annual conference entitled, “The Link between Policy and Practice in Science Education: Where does Research fit in?” Below please find here three files, which you can download: Peter Fensham’s lecture, an Adobe version of his PowerPoint, and a short biography of Peter.
Jodi Peterson, Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Science Teachers Association, presented a session titled, "Taking Action -- What Can NARST Members Do to Inform Policymakers and the Public-At-Large?" Click here to download her slides.
- March 30 – April 2, 2008 — Baltimore (Marriott)
Hotel link: click here
NARST has arranged a special group rate of $199 s/d for conference attendees. Register now to ensure this special group rate. Marriott reservation line: 1-800-228-9290 or locally 410-385-3000. Reservations made after March 7, 2008 will not be guaranteed this special rate. So act now!!!
- Online code: RSTRSTA
- 2008 Conference registration fees — for budgeting purpose only
- Mentor Information
- 2008 Conference onsite registration
NARST online conference registration has been closed. Please use the above form when registering onsite in Baltimore. Registration desk will be on the 3rd floor – Grand Ballroom Registration area.
Please click above header for the final program which will be distributed onsite. (3.0 MB .pdf file) Thank you and travel safe to Baltimore, MD.
Please click above header for a full program schedule. Thank you for your patience.
Please click above header for a listing of presenters in the upcoming Baltimore Annual meeting. You will note the talk title with date and time of your presentation.
More details as they come in. Thank you for your patience.
Conference Proceedings
Conference proceedings will be formatted on CD. Individuals who wish their accepted abstract to be submitted for inclusion on the CD must send it to info@narst.org by Friday, February 15th. Accepted format only:
- Email subject title: NARST conference 2008 proceedings paper
- File formatted in pdf
- File name: last name and abstract # (ex: turnerQ-123-456)
Papers received after the February 15th date will not be included in the CD ROM.
Click here for paper formatting specifications/template.
Questions – email at info@narst.org
Scholarships
International Committee Scholarships
The NARST International Committee is enthusiastic to announce that there will be fifteen scholarships to support international members of NARST (e.g., graduate students, junior scholars) to attend the 2008 NARST conference in Baltimore, MD. Detailed information and the application form for the scholarships are posted on the NARST website (http://www.narst.org/annualconference/2008conference.cfm).
Please contact Mei-Hung Chiu, Chair of the International Committee, at mhchiu@ntnu.edu.tw.
Click here for Application
Click here for Application details
Call for Proposals
Click here for Call for Proposal information.
Theme: Impact of Science Education Research on Public Policy
(Pre-conference workshops are Sunday morning, March 30th; conference proper starts at noon on Sunday, March 30th and ends by 2 PM on Wednesday, April 2nd)
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