The Colorado Science Conference for Professional Development

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Download the full 2011 program

If you'd like to save paper, you may download the 2011 program at a glance here

Colorado Science Conference: Friday, November 18th

The conference will be held from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

For mapquest directions, click here.

For a printable major route map, click here

Pre-registration is now closed!

Onsite Registration (after November 10, 2011):

Administrators and Teachers - $60

Students, Pre-Service Teachers, First Year Teachers, and Retirees - $25

Click here to register for the conference. You will also find more information our exciting post-conference sessions on Saturday, November 19th. This year we are offering two post-conference professional development credit classes, and a day trip tour of Dinosaur Ridge. 

Where to stay:

Our friends at DoubleTree by Hilton has graciously offered a special rate for attendees and presenters staying for the conference, but you must book by November 1st.  For more information, and how to book; Click here for booking information

Our friends at Comfort Inn Central  are offering up rates of $78 for 1 Queen Bed and $87 for 2 Queen Beds for attendees and presententers staying for the conference.  Reserve this rate by calling 303-297-1717.  Be sure to mention you are attending the conference.

Planning your day? Here's the schedule of events:

Friday, November 18th:

Registration open - 6:30am (Save yourself time and register early!)

Sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and run to approximately 3:45 p.m.

Phil Plait Book Signing – 3:45 p.m.

Reception – 3:45 p.m.

Awards Ceremony begins at 4:15 p.m.

Announcing our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phil Plait!

For as long as he can remember, Phil Plait has
been in love with science: "When I was
maybe four or five years old, my dad brought
home a cheapo department store telescope.
He aimed it at Saturn that night. One look,
and that was it. I was hooked," he says.

After earning his doctorate in astronomy at the University of Virginia, he worked as a NASA contractor at the Goddard Space Flight Center, working with the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Plait began a career in public outreach and education with the 'Bad Astronomy' website and blog, debunking bad science and popular misconceptions. The book 'Bad Astronomy' was released in 2002, followed in 2008 by 'Death From The Skies!' Dr. Plait's television show, 'Phil Plait's Bad Universe' premiered on the Discovery Channel in September 2010.

Read more about our keynote speaker here: 2011 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phil Plait

Awards Ceremony - Friday, November 18th, 3:45pm 

Join us for a happy hour celebration shortly after our keynote address as we recognize the contributions of Colorado's best and brightest.  After the awards, stick around to network and bond with some of your colleagues and friends. Appetizers and a cash bar will be on hand for the event.

Teacher Swap Meet Update:

Have some gently used curriculum, posters, reference books, or other useful classroom items that you no longer use, but just can't throw away?  Bring them with you to the conference to find new homes!  We will be providing a larger room this year for the swap meet.  Items left after the conference will be donated to Colorado RAFT.