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Home - Science Education - Workshops - 4-Day Workshop 4-Day Workshop for Scientists, Engineers, and E/PO Professionals SSI’s 4-day workshops have served over 350 scientists, engineers, and E/PO professionals. More than 30 NASA missions and research programs have sent representatives, and alumni are from over 40 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. See some alumni testimonials here. Who is this workshop for? What can it offer me? When is the workshop held? What are the workshop goals? What are the Program Highlights? Can I see a sample agenda? How many, and when, were previous 4-Day workshops? How do I get more information? Who is this workshop for? scientists interested in involvement in K-14 Education and Public Outreach (E/PO); E/PO professionals who are tasked with E/PO program design and providing meaningful ways for scientists to contribute to E/PO efforts; or educators interested in gaining perspective about working with scientists in E/PO. What can it offer me? Increase your knowledge of complex educational challenges and opportunities from a national perspective; Strengthen your existing E/PO program through improved awareness and understanding of your audience, best practices, and leveraged approaches; Generate new ideas and action plans for your E/PO programs through targeted planning efforts; Network with talented educators and scientists engaged in high quality E/PO efforts. Learn how to support the implementation of an evaluation plan focused on improving programs and working effectively with evaluation professionals. When is the workshop held? Our 4-Day Workshop is held every other spring in Boulder, CO. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. This workshop typically fills quickly – we recommend signing up for our mailing list to be notified when registration opens. What are the workshop goals? Enhance and sustain a national cadre of well-informed scientists, engineers, and EPO managers who can act as leaders and advocates for effective science EPO, and as role models for colleagues; Strengthen and increase the effectiveness of EPO activities involving earth and space scientists; and Provide participants with opportunities for showcasing their work and networking with colleagues and experts in education. What are the Program Highlights? This workshop is limited to 30-40 participants, which allows a deeper and more involved experience than in a larger, conference setting. Planned activities include: A reception for participants and presenters, including a poster program, on the first evening of the workshop; A field trip to a local school; A realistic game simulation of the challenges of education reform (The Change Game); Breakout sessions on E/PO planning and educational technology; and Opportunities for substantive interaction with practicing classroom teachers, experience with inquiry/standards based curricular materials; and exploring the diversity of roles for scientists in E/PO Can I see a sample agenda? Click here for a sample agenda. How many, and when, were previous 4-Day workshops? April 25-28, 2004 May 4-7, 2003 April 21-24, 2002 May 14-17, 2001 April 29-May 2, 2000 April 5-8, 1998 February 23-26, 1997 February 18-21, 1996 March 12-15, 1995 How do I get more information? For more information, please contact: Christy Edwards *Space Science Institute* 4750 Walnut St., Suite 205 Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 720 974-5824 FAX: 720 974-5837 Email: edwardcl@colorado.edu