Fall 2023 Science Hawaii Conference

Join us for our annual conference. This year's theme is 'Āina, A.I., and the Next Generation of Science Teaching.

Location: McKinley High School

Date: Saturday September 16, 2023

Time: 8:00am - 12:30pm

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'Āina, A.I., and the Next Generation of Science Teaching

The future of science education is constantly changing. Human impact on the environment is becoming increasingly quantifiable and concerning. The nexus of culture and science is growing. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is increasingly used in our daily lives. What is the next generation of science education going to look like? Join the Hawaii Science Teaching Association September 16th, 2023 for our annual conference to learn and discuss the future of science education.

Our conference will take place in-person.

We will begin the day with a keynote address in the McKinley Auditorium.

We are excited to hear from Dr. Gloria Niles  Ph.D., Director of Online Learning, University of Hawaiʻi System

 The abstract for her talk:

In this keynote presentation, we will explore the intricate interplay between the wisdom of the land, the advancements in artificial intelligence, and the timeless qualities of human intellect. Drawing from both historical lessons and current realities of AI, this exploration will underscore the potential of intelligence augmentation, a symbiotic integration of the innate intelligence of Hawaiʻi’s rich environment, the distinct attributes of human cognition, and the promising capabilities of AI when harmoniously steered by human insight. As educators at the forefront of next generation science teaching, this session aims to equip attendees with a broader understanding of the vision of how to weave the threads of ʻAina, human ingenuity, and AI into a cohesive fabric of innovative education in Hawaiʻiʻ.

Breakout sessions will follow with presenters that include scientists, science teachers, and organizations. Breakout sessions will help you dive deeper into practices, activities, and opportunities of science teaching.

We will be sharing more on our speakers in the coming weeks. For now, here is a thumbnail list.

Presenters:

Organization	Presenter(s)
Chaminade B-WET participants	Tina Chan, Shawna Nishimoto, Clarissa Torres
TIES (Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science)	Jessica Stoerger
Chaminade B-WET participants	Maria Brewer, Christina Rosenlund
Hawaii Tech Academy	Sharon Schleigh
Science Saves	Jessica Stoerger
NOAA	Grace McCoy
Project Learning Tree	Michelle Buck
Healthy Climate Communities	Rainbow Pharaon
NOAA	Leon Geschwind
Makaha Elementary School	Iona Kaai
Administrator Roundtable: A Conversation on the implementation of NGSS	Leena Bakshi, Richard Jones
Hālau Kū Māna Charter School	Leena Bakshi, Kristi Desuacido, Kristin Komatsubara Phillippe Fernandez-Brennan, Sheri Fitzgerald,

 

Community Partners in science education will have booths with resources and information available to browse as well.

Also looking forward to learning from our community partners in the exhibit hall. Be sure to bring a cloth bag to carry home the resources that will be shared.

Organization	Table host
Institute for Astronomy	Roy Gal,  Mike Liu, Jonathan Williams
Chaminade	Katrina Roseler
NOAA	Leon  Geschwind
West Pacific Fisheries Council	Amy Vandehey
Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center PI-CASC Education Hub	Cherryle Heu, Emily Sesno
DLNR -	Joshua Atwood, Rachel Donnelly, Pua Heimuli
OISC	Erin Bishop
STEMS 4 Real	Leena Bakshi
Science Camps	Michael Richards, Laura Bailes
NSTA trip – what to do	Markie Belmodis
Oikonos	Staff
Mālama Learning Center and KUPU	Evy Braum, Joey Cronin Anna Gracia

Here is a digital copy of the program

2023 HaSTA Conference Digital Program.pdf

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Coffee and snacks will be available. Raffle tickets for doorprizes are included. For more information, contact our current President Cuyote Corey Harkins at coreyh@farringtonhighschool.org

Registration Type	Price
HaSTA Member Participant	Free
Non-HaSTA Member Participant*	$25
Presenter - HaSTA Member Presenter - Non- Member	Free $20
HaSTA Member Exhibitor	Free
Non-HaSTA Member Exhibitor*	$55

8:00am Registration, Exhibit Tables Open, Refreshments

9:00am General Session and Keynote Speaker Panel

10:00am Breakout Sessions

11:00am Break, Exhibits and Community Tables Open, Refreshments

11:30am Breakout Sessions

12:30pm Door Prizes and Wrap Up

We have a great keynote speaker and slate of presenters lined up for the HaSTA conference.

Program in the works and will be posted once completed.

Membership means you will be able to attend the keynote, chose 2 breakout sessions and pursue the Exhibitor tables from our community partners.   Be sure to Register and bring you friends!

Remember to bring your coffee mug/ water bottle for refreshments and box or canvas bag for the give away at the "pre-owned" science resources in the SWAP meet area!

*Click on "Join HaSTA" at the top of the page to learn more about becoming a member.