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Monday, February 24
 

8:00am CST

Exploring Horizons: 12 Years of Scientific Discovery at Auburn University’s Summer Science Institute
Monday February 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Shades
For the past 12 years, Summer Science Institute (SSI) has been a premier residential program for exceptional 11th-12th graders in Alabama and Georgia. During this week-long experience, SSI Scholars engage in cutting-edge experiments, real-world applications, and collaborate with faculty researchers from Auburn University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jessica Gilpin

Dr. Jessica Gilpin

Assistant Director STEM Outreach, Auburn University
BS
Monday February 24, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

10:00am CST

Harnessing Peer Power: Exploring the Benefits of Peer Tutoring
Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
Discover how peer tutoring can enhance secondary science learning! This session combines interactive simulated peer tutoring with real-time data to demonstrate its impact. Participants will gain practical insights, explore research on peer tutoring effectiveness in middle and high school science, and leave equipped to implement this strategy in their classrooms.
Speakers
AC
MM
Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

10:00am CST

Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks: Using Dichotomous Keys to Teach Critical Thinking Skills
Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Dogwood
Although organismal biology receives less attention in science classrooms, it can help establish a strong scientific foundation as well as critical research skills. Dichotomous keys are integral tools to identify species, and this session will cover an exercise where students build dichotomous keys of prehistoric shark species from fossilized teeth.
Speakers
DA
Monday February 24, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

11:00am CST

CER Earth and Space Science Activities that You Can Use Now!
Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Shades
In this session we will present 10 hands on or data driven CER activities appropriate for Secondary Earth and Space Science students. All of these (ALCOS standards aligned) activities are from free open resources or utilize data that is readily available on the internet. participants will be provided with a usb drive containing activity material and links.
Speakers
DP
Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, Earth and Space Science

11:00am CST

From Hypotheses to Headlines: Alabama’s Science & Engineering Fair System
Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
The Alabama Science and Engineering Fair provides an amazing opportunity for your middle and high school students to showcase their independent STEM Research Projects. Students perform research that they choose, collect data, interpret results and then communicate their findings at local, regional, state, and national competitions for top dollar prizes.
Speakers
DK
avatar for Dr. Jessica Gilpin

Dr. Jessica Gilpin

Assistant Director STEM Outreach, Auburn University
Monday February 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

1:00pm CST

Southern Research Presents Catalyst: The New Frontier of Precision Medicine and Diversity in Alabama
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Ballroom A
Come explore a interactive, hands-on activity that explores the ins and outs of precision medicine, including how diversity, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle can effect health.
Speakers
avatar for Molly Langston

Molly Langston

STEM Education Associate, Southern Research
Molly Langston joined Southern Research’s STEM Education Outreach Team as the STEM Education Associate in summer of 2021. She is responsible for assisting with the implementation and development of educational programs that aim to excite Alabama students about science, technology... Read More →
avatar for Shon Essex

Shon Essex

STEM Education Associate, Southern Research
Shon Essex joined Southern Research's STEM Education Outreach team in fall of 2022 as a STEM Education Associate. He is responsible for developing creative ways to assist and engage school districts throughout Alabama to enhance the state's STEM activities, as well as develop and... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Ballroom A
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

2:00pm CST

BSCS: Understanding for Life Biology
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
Teachers will look into the unique Anchored Inquiry Learning Model developed by the team at BSCS and how it can profoundly impact student engagement, skills development, and understanding of scientific processes.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Rockwood

Teresa Rockwood

Science Curriculum Specialist, Kendall Hunt Publishing
I began my career with a degree in Professional Geology from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. However, met the love of my life and we quickly began the expansion of our family.  After staying at home with the little ones until they reached school age, I pursued... Read More →
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

2:00pm CST

Inspiring Future Engineers: Leveraging Student Motivations in STEM Curriculum
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
High school students, especially from underrepresented backgrounds, seek meaningful careers. Therefore, STEM activities that align with their values can boost interest in engineering. Engineering researchers and educators co-developed science labs for rural high schools to broaden participation in engineering by addressing the diverse motivations of Generation Z students.
Speakers
DE
avatar for Joni Lakin

Joni Lakin

Professor, University of Alabama, The
Dr. Lakin is Professor of Educational Studies at The University of Alabama University. She conducts educational measurement research related to test validity and fairness. She is lead author of the Cognitive Abilities Test (Form 8). Her federally funded research on developing new... Read More →
KL

Kay Love

Northside High School
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

2:00pm CST

Show me the Moo-ney! Determine the Genetics of a CA$H-Cow - Connect Genetics Real-World Dairy Phenomenon
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Shades
In this hands-on session, discover how DNA evidence plays a pivotal role in agricultural practices and selective breeding to benefit both farmers and consumers. Determine the genetic profiles of individual cattle available for sale, and assist a farmer in identifying the most promising candidates for creating the ultimate Ca$H Cow.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Fong

Erika Fong

Sales and Marketing, MiniOne Systems
Biology/Life Science
Monday February 24, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

3:00pm CST

Alabama Data Scholars: Connecting Classroom Learning to Future Careers
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom A
Explore how the Alabama Data Scholars Program bridges classroom learning with career readiness in the digital age. This session will highlight how science teachers can support student participation, guide students in building portfolios, and prepare them for internships and careers in data-driven industries. Gain insights into the skills employers are seeking and how to help students stand out in the growing digital economy.
Speakers
KB
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom A
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

3:00pm CST

Launch Your Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Magnolia
Utilizing models in science allows students to visualize chemical phenomena and the conservation of energy. By developing and using models, learners can better grasp complex concepts, predict outcomes, and analyze how energy changes occur. This practice aligns with the 2023 Alabama Course of Study Developing and Using Models Science and Engineering Practices, as well as, Next Generation Science Standards,.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Dasinger

Jennifer Dasinger

Teacher, Oxford High School
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Magnolia
  Secondary 9-12, Chemistry

3:00pm CST

Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration: Teaching Biology Concepts with Alginate Beads
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
Participants will make and use alginate beads containing algae and alginate beads containing yeast. They will learn how the beads can be used to model the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Speakers
CR

Crystal Risko

Carolina Biological Supply
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

3:00pm CST

The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Shades
Join us on this hands-on workshop where we will unlock the secrets of Sickle Cell Disease. We will explore the genetics of sickle cell disease and genetic testing. Extend the narrative by becoming medical geneticists conducting newborn screenings for SCD to determine disease inheritance and susceptibility. We can wrap up with modern therapies now available for SCD.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Fong

Erika Fong

Sales and Marketing, MiniOne Systems
Biology/Life Science
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

3:00pm CST

Welcome to Pathogensonly.com
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom B
Here is a fun way to get your students talking about all those fabulous bacteria and viruses that inhabit our surroundings. During this activity students will research several pathogens and share their findings in a fun creative way with each other in class.
Speakers
DK
Monday February 24, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom B
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science
 
Tuesday, February 25
 

8:00am CST

Increase the Rigor Without the Stress
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Shades
We will be discussing seven strategies that can be used to increase the level of rigor in the high school or middle school science classroom without increasing the overall stress on students or teachers. These strategies work together to create a “No Fear of Learning Zone”.
Speakers
MY
Tuesday February 25, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

10:00am CST

A Lab for All Levels: Osmosis
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
All students can do science! Learn strategies to make scientific argumentation engaging and accessible for all students. Participants will use an argument-based investigation on osmosis (life science and biology standards) to explore strategies for adapting laboratory activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Bundren

Kristin Bundren

Advanced Biology Teacher, Spain Park High School
avatar for Lincoln Clark

Lincoln Clark

Teacher, Spain Park High School
avatar for Emily Dunn

Emily Dunn

Life Science, Berry Middle Shool
JM

Joselyn Manthey

Science Teacher, Spain Park High School
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

10:00am CST

Exploring OpenSciEd High School from Carolina (9-12)
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Ballroom A
Workshop Description: Come experience a hands-on model lesson from OpenSciEd for High School and discover how the new Carolina Certified Edition enhanced these high-quality instructional materials, making them more accessible, user-friendly, and safer for classroom use. Participate in the featured Serengeti board game from the Biology 1 unit and walk away with valuable resources that you can take back to your classroom.
Speakers
DC
Tuesday February 25, 2025 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Ballroom A
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

11:00am CST

Self-Grading - It Checks So Many Boxes
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Shades
Self-Grading Google Sheets is a way to engage students, give instant feedback, and save time on grading practice problems. Students will ask for this type of practice because they love the instantaneous feedback.
Speakers
KH
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, Chemistry

11:00am CST

The Underwater Soundscape: sounds, sources and sensors
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
The ocean is a noisy place! It has many natural sounds, but increasingly, human activities are adding to the soundscape. Join us to investigate the physics of sound in the ocean, learn how we measure and analyze ocean sounds, and explore the environmental impacts of human sound sources.
Speakers
DT
avatar for Taylor Kilgore

Taylor Kilgore

Marine Educator, Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Tuesday February 25, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, Physical Science

1:00pm CST

Encapsulated Insights: Interactive Data Analysis of Yeast Alginate Spheres in Hydrogen Peroxide with DataClassroom
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
Get ready for an exciting journey into enzyme reaction rates! We will add yeast encapsulated in alginate spheres to various concentrations of hydrogen peroxide. Catalase in yeast produces oxygen gas, enabling easy observation and measurement of enzyme activity. We will use DataClassroom to profile oxidative reaction rate trends.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Reardon

Ryan Reardon

Science Teacher, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
Authentic Inquiry in the Science ClassroomActive Learning StrategiesFinding ways to collect data quickly, and embed data visualization and data analysis into the classroom.
DK
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

1:00pm CST

Making the Hard Things Make Sense Through Modeling
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Ballroom B
Are there things that, year after year, your students just aren't "getting?" Come see a veritable smorgasbord of modeling ideas that I have learned or created in my 20+ years in the biology classroom that may help students "see" the science.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Busbee

Mary Busbee

Vestavia Hills High School
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Ballroom B
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

1:00pm CST

We Need To Talk About SC23.Bio.12b
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Magnolia
We need to talk about Biology Standard 12b. Standard 12 and the associated substandards address the formation of reproductive cells, sources of genetic variation and impacts of environmental exposures. However, some of the examples do not reflect current scientific understandings. Let’s talk about how to ensure your classroom explanations both meet the standard and are accurate.
Speakers
avatar for Malcolm Parker

Malcolm Parker

Educator Professional Learning Specialist, HudsonAlpha
avatar for Madelene Loftin

Madelene Loftin

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
Tuesday February 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Magnolia
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

2:00pm CST

How to Have an Effective PLC
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
Join us for a discussion on how to have a truly effective PLC that focuses on improving student achievement. Our focus is on how to make incremental changes, divide the work, and work collaboratively to make decisions based on what is best for students.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel Hines
JD

Jessica DiPiazza

Teacher, Oak Mountain High School
WD
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

2:00pm CST

Learning Unity and Diversity in Alabama: A cultural and Religious Sensitivity Resource and Curriculum Materials for Teaching Evolution in General High School Biology Classrooms
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Ballroom B
Learn to use a cultural and religious sensitivity resource and three curriculum units focused on teaching evolution using human and non-human case studies in general high school biology classrooms (field tested in Alabama).
Speakers
CC
avatar for Dr. Lee Meadows

Dr. Lee Meadows

Lee Meadows, Ph.D., has been a member of ASTA since before some of your were born! His history with ASTA began soon after he started working as a science educator in the UAB School of Education in 1993. A teacher at heart, he has taught high school chemistry, physics, and physical... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Ballroom B
  Secondary 9-12, Life Science

2:00pm CST

Lights, Duckweed, Action!
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
Your students can collect authentic data on population dynamics, develop their science and engineering practices, and reinforce their quantitative skills for less than five bucks/class. Placing duckweed in 8 oz. deli containers, manipulating light levels with porch screen, and adding a little fertilizer allows students to monitor the impacts of light availabilty and nutrient availablity on population growth. Data are collected weekly, transcribed into today data in Google Sheets, and then visualized in Data Classroom. Particpants will leave with all the instructions needed to pull this off in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Reardon

Ryan Reardon

Science Teacher, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
Authentic Inquiry in the Science ClassroomActive Learning StrategiesFinding ways to collect data quickly, and embed data visualization and data analysis into the classroom.
Tuesday February 25, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, Environmental Science

3:00pm CST

Assessing Classroom Learning Conditions for better learning Outcomes
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood
We want to investigate the environmental factors that contribute to classroom learning by looking at lighting(especially fluorescence), temperature, visuals, acoustics, and seating arrangements that affect the ability of students to focus and retain information. The purpose is to suggest practical recommendations to optimize the classroom environment to improve student efficiency.
Speakers
JR
AA
RZ
SM
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Dogwood
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

3:00pm CST

Improving Literacy with Reading, Writing, and Assessments
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Shades
We will be discussing a simple strategy that can be used to create reading passages, and also an "easy to grade" writing rubric that you can use to improve the rigor and level of your assessments. This session is for both high school and middle school teachers.
Speakers
MY
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Shades
  Secondary 9-12, General Science

3:00pm CST

Integrating the Curriculum through Volcanology
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom A
In this session we will focus on one of the most captivating geological phenomena on Earth: volcanism! Join us as we explore many innovative ideas and strategies to not only teach about volcanology, but also to use volcanology to integrate the curriculum, from science to ethics to art and beyond.
Speakers
DA
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Ballroom A
  Secondary 9-12, Earth and Space Science

3:00pm CST

Mass Spectroscopy, Teaching the Age of the Earth
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Magnolia
For my research, I have enrolled in “analytical isotope geochemistry” where I get to work on a mass spectrometer that dates the age of asteroid fragments. My course goal and presentation subject is to find ways to teach these complex concepts to secondary earth science, chemistry, and physics students.
Speakers
MM
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Magnolia
  Secondary 9-12, Earth and Space Science

3:00pm CST

Materials Camp for Teachers: Hands-on Learning Opportunities for the Classroom
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
Metals, ceramics, and polymers are just some materials that can reinforce STEM topics in chemistry, physics, and physical science classrooms. This session highlights interactive, low-cost means for hands-on demos that excite students that are part of a week-long summer camp for just teachers. https://asmmaterialscamp.ua.edu/
Speakers
DG
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - ECR
  Secondary 9-12, Physical Science

3:00pm CST

Science Teachers as Data Science Leaders: A Pathway for Every Classroom
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
Join Dr. Habib of Montgomery City Schools and Dr. Belinda Patton of QuantHub to
explore two powerful pathways made possible by ALSDE: becoming an Applied Data Science instructor or integrating data science modules into existing science courses. Features hands-on demonstration of classroom-tested strategies and resources.
Speakers
BP
DH

Dr. Habib

Park Crossing High School, Montgomery Public Schools
Tuesday February 25, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
City Hall - Courtroom
  Secondary 9-12, General Science
 
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