2013 NARST Annual International Conference

Please join us for the 86th NARST Annual International Conference April 6-9, 2013 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The conference theme will be - The S in STEM Education: Policy, Research and Practice

   

Attendee Details

• Final conference program - click here
• Schedule at a Glance (2-15-13)
• Poster Specifications and Details - click here
• Registration now closed. Please use the attached PDF for onsite registration.
• Graduate Student and Early Career Scholars Social Event in Puerto Rico, click here for details.
• Exclusive Shuttle Service Between Gran Melia and Rio Mar - click here
• Conference Socials and Meal Functions - click here

Conference hotel

Wyndham Rio Mar
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard
Rio Grande, PR
Phone: 787-888-6000

Keynote

Margaret Honey, New York Hall of Science
Presentation: Design, Make, Play — Growing the Next Generation of STEM Innovators

Bio — click here

Saturday, April 6 at 4:30 - 5:50

William F. Tate IV, Washington University in St. Louis
Presentation: Research on Ecological Context and Place: Investigating the Landscape of STEM Opportunities

Bio — click here

Monday, April 8 at 10:30 - 11:50 am

Transportation and Driving Directions

Transportation memo - click here

Attendees with Room reservations at the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort
You can easily make transportation reservations from the San Juan International Airport to the Rio Mar Beach Resort by clicking here.

Renting a car instead? Click here for driving directions from the airport to the Rio Mar Beach Resort.

Attendees with Room reservations at the Gran Melia Resort
You can easily make transportation reservations from the San Juan International Airport to the Gran Melia by clicking here – under the Transportation tab.

Renting a car instead? Click here for driving directions (Maps & Location header located in the left-side bottom black box) from the airport to the Gran Melia Resort.

Puerto Rico Does it Better

To plan your trip or to learn more about Puerto Rico, please visit the website for activities including, shopping, nightlife, golf, beaches and dining go to www.seepuertorico.com/

Enjoy the beaches of Puerto Rico, while still keeping safe!

Keep updated on the latest marine and weather conditions while you are enjoying some free time at the beach. Click here to get the National Weather Service's forecast for San Juan, Puerto Rico. To make sure it is a safe day to take a swim in the ocean, check out Puerto Rico's marine conditions.

Take an excursion to one of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays

"Hidden along the Caribbean coast is one of the most spectacular Bioluminescent Bays in the world. The mysterious blue-green light is created by micro-organisms which thrive in an environment uniquely suited to their needs. A trip into the bay on a balmy night is a magical experience." —Captain Sharon Grasso

Looking for a unique adventure while in Puerto Rico? Check out the Bioluminescent Bay in Fajardo. A quick trip from the Wyndham Rio Mar, the two hour excursion of the Laguna Grande Bio Bay is a fully guided night tour through the mangroves, to the Laguna Grande channel. To make sure you get the most out of your adventure, be sure to check the Biobay Moonwatch Calendar, which tells you the best days to visit the bay!