(Recent) Past Workshops and Meetings

April 2009

  • ASBMB Meeting, April 18-22, New Orleans
    • 12 SMART Teams present posters at the Undergraduate Poster Session, April 18
    • Poster: C316 539.3 The Yin and Yang of biochemistry education: using physical models to teach the process of science, April 19
    • CBM will have a booth (#842) in the exhibit hall, April 19-21
  • Nebraska Science Olympiad, April 18, Lincoln
    • Science Olympiad Protein Modeling Event, April 18
  • Illinois Science Olympiad, April 24-25, Champaign-Urbana
    • Protein Modeling Workshop, April 24
    • Science Olympiad Protein Modeling Event, April 25

May 2009

  • Science Olympiad National Competition, Augusta GA, May 16
  • SEPA Directors' Meeting, Minneapolis, May 18-20
  • ASMcue, Fort Collins CO, May 28-31
    • Workshop: Tactile Teaching and Active Learning: Using Physical Models to Introduce Students to the BioMolecular World

June 2009

  • National SMART Team Mentor Workshop, Milwaukee, June 15-16
  • PALM Workshop, Milwaukee, June 17-19
  • Ninth Annual Biotechnology Educators Conference, Plano TX, June 25
    • Workshop: Physical Models of Molecular Structures: From Lecture Props to Thinking Tools
    • Workshop: Teaching Insulin — As a Unifying Theme from the Gene to Recombinant Protein
    • Workshop: Evolution in Action: the Emergene of Insecticide Resistance in Mosquitoes

July 2009

  • Modeling the Molecular World Part I, Milwaukee, July 6-11
  • Modeling the Molecular World Part II, Milwaukee, July 13-17
  • Gordon Conference on Visualization in Science and Education, Oxford, England, July 27-31
    • Poster: Tools of Engagement: Active Learning Using Physical Models
  • SMART Team Training Workshop, San Diego, July 27-31

August 2009

  • SUN Project Workshop, Milwaukee, August 3-14
  • ASBMB Undergraduate Education Conference, Colorado College,  Colorado Springs, CO, August 5-8

    • Student Centered Education in the Molecular and Life Sciences, Thursday, August 6, 3:30 to 6:00 pm

    • Essentials for Educating Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Undergraduates; Friday, August 7,  3:30-6:00 pm

October 2009

November 2009

  • CAST, Galveston TX, November 4-7, Booth 1734

    • Influenza: The Science Behind the Pending Pandemic

    • Tactile Learning Curriculum Modules

  • NABT Annual Meeting, Denver CO, November 11-14, Booth 111

    • Insulin: A Molecular Story about the Gene, the Protein, the Physiology, and Diabetes; Thursday, Nov. 12,  10:45 am to noon

    • Take Two:  A Molecular Story of Reprogrammed Stem Cells;

      Friday, Nov 13,  8:00 to 9:15 am

February 2010

  • Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. Annual Conference, Indianapolis IN, February 3-5.
    • Swine Flu, Bird Flu, Seasonal Flu "Oh My!"; Thursday, February 4, 12:30-1:15 pm, Indiana Convention Center Room 124.
    • Get WET Exploring the Properties of Water with Physical Models; Friday, February 5, 9:30-10:15 am, Indiana Convention Center Room 107.

March 2010

  • NSTA National Convention, Philadelphia PA, March 18-21.
    • Teaching Insulin: The Gene, the Protein, and Glucose Homeostasis, Friday, March 19, 11 am - noon, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Commonwealth C.
    • Tactile Learning Curriculum Modules: Teaching with Models; Saturday, March 20, 8 - 9 am; Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 4.
    • New Tools for Teaching Respiration and Photosynthesis; Saturday, March 20, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Regency C1.
  • National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Philadelphia PA, March 20-24.
    • Teachers Learn about Biological Energy Transfer at the SUN Project Workshop.

April 2010

October 2010

  • Expo on the National Mall, Washington, D.C., October 23-24. Find us at the ASBMB Booth!
  • CSTA, Sacramento, CA, October 22-24.
    • From Teaching Props to Learning Tools: Exploring the Polar Nature of Water and Its Impact on Protein Folding. October 23, 11:00 am - noon, Sacramento Convention Center.
    • Exploring DNA Structure and Function with Inquiry-Based Interactive Physical Model. October 23, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Sacramento Convention Center.
  • NSTA Kansas City Area Conference, Kansas City, October 28-30.
    • Standards-Based Active Learning: Protein Structure and Function, Saturday, October 30, 9:30 - 10:30 am, Kansas City Convention Center, Room 2504A and B
    • Standards-Based Active Learning: DNA, RNA, and Protein, Saturday, October 30, 11:00 am - noon, Kansas City Convention Center, Room 2504A and B

November 2010

  • NABT Annual Meeting, Minneapolis MN, November 3-6.
    • Understanding Energy Flow Using SUN Project Models and SMART Notebook Tutorials and Podcasts, Thursday, November 4, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm, Lake Calhoun
    • Take Two: A Molecular Story of Reprogrammed Stem Cells, Thursday, November 4, 1:00 - 2:15 pm, Olsen Room
    • Controlled Environment Microbial Fuel Cell, Thursday, November 4, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Regency Room (poster)
    • Mechanical ATP Synthase Manipulative Model Optimization, Thursday, November 4, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Regency Room (poster)
    • Molecular Stories of Enzymes: Insecticides, Snake Venoms, Anti-Alzheimer Drugs and Chemical Warfare Agents, Friday, November 5, 8:00 - 9:15 am, Lake Minnetonka
    • New SUN Tools for Teaching Biological Energy Transfer, Friday, November 5, 1:30 - 2:15 pm, Nicollett D3
    • Swine Flu, Bird Flu, Seasonal Flu - Oh My!, Friday, November 5, 3:45 - 4:30 pm, Nicollett D1
    • Results of the SUN Project - New Tools for Energy Transfer Education, Saturday, November 6, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Petersen Room
    • Teaching Genetic Flow of Information Using Storyboards, Tactile Curriculum and Physical Models, Saturday, November 6, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Greenway F
  • CAST 2010 Science in the City, Houston TX, November 10-13.

    • Combining Science and Math in Exploring Crystal Structures of Salt and Water, Thursday, November 11, 8:30 - 9:30 am, Room 351E.

    • From Teaching Props to Learning Tools: Exploring the Polar Nature of Water and Its Impact on Protein Folding, Thursday, November 11, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Room 382B.

    • Exploring DNA Structure and Function with Interactive Physical Models. Friday, November 12, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, Room 382C.

  • NSTA Baltimore Area Conference, Baltimore MD, November 11-13.
    • Standards-Based Active Learning: Protein Structure and Function, Friday, November 12, 11:00 am - noon, Hilton Baltimore Key Ballroom 1
    • Standards-Based Active Learning: DNA, RNA, and Protein, Friday, November 12, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Hilton Baltimore Key Ballroom 1

March, 2011

  • NSTA National Conference, San Francisco, March 10-13.
    • Standards-Based Active Learning: Protein Structure and Function, Thursday, March 10, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Marriott San Francisco Marquis, Pacific H
    • Take Two: A Molecular Story of Reprogrammed Stem Cells, Friday, March 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Continental 1
    • Insulin: A Molecular Story about the Gene, the Protein, the Physiology, and Diabetes, Friday, March 11, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Continental 1
  • WSST Conference 2011, Wisconsin Dells, March 17-18.
    • The SUN Project–New Tools for Teaching Cellular Respiration Thursday, March 17, 2011, 2pm-2:50pm, Aralia Room at the Kalahari Hotel. The SUN Project has developed new tools and a new conceptual framework for teaching cellular respiration and photosynthesis. This session will focus on cellular respiration.
    • The SUN Project – New Tools for Teaching Photosynthesis Thursday, March 17, 2011, 3pm-3:50pm, Aralia Room at the Kalahari Hotel. The SUN Project has developed new tools and a new conceptual framework for teaching cellular respiration and photosynthesis. This session will focus on cellular photosynthesis.
    • Using SUN Cytochrome c Models to Develop Ideas about Evolution Friday, March 18, 2011, 11am-11:50am, Aralia Room at the Kalahari Hotel. Participants will use physical models of cytochrome c from human, tuna and yeast to predict evolutionary relationships before making digital comparisons across eukaryotes.

April, 2011

  • NARST Annual Conference, Orlando, April 3-6.
    • Effect of the SUN Project Teacher Workshop on Teacher Self-Efficacy, Wednesday April 6, 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm, Curacao 8.
  • ASBMB Annual Meeting, Washington, April 9-13.
    • SMART Team Poster Presentations in conjunction with Undergraduate Research Poster Presentation on Saturday, April 9.
    • National SMART Team Reception, April 9.

May, 2011

October, 2011

  • National Association of Biology Teachers Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, October 12-15.
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure. Thursday, Oct. 13, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Platinum 2&3.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m., La Jolla/Los Angeles.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2:00-3:15 p.m., Orange County 2 &3.
  • CSTA, Pasadena, CA, October 21-23.
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure.  Friday, Oct. 21, 8:00 — 9:00 a.m., Ballroom F.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models.  Friday, Oct. 21, 1:00 — 2:00 p.m., Room 209-210.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Saturday, Oc. 22, 12:30 — 1:30 p.m. Ballroom F.
  • NSTA Regional Meeting, Hartford, CT, October 27-29.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Hilton Hartford Ballroom West.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Friday, Oct. 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Hilton Hartford Mark Twain.

November, 2011

  • NSTA Regional Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 10-12.
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure. Thursday, Nov. 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Convention Center Room 229.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Room 230.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Room 230.
  • TX CAST, Dallas, TX, November 17-19.
    • A Sticky Situation: Exploring States of Matter and Properties of Water with Physical Models and Kitchen Chemistry, Thursday, Nov. 17, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Room D168
    • Connect the Dots: Combining Science and Math in Exploring Crystal Structures of Salt and Water in Elementary Classrooms, Thursday, Nov. 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room D171
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Folding, Friday, Nov. 18, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Room A306
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models, Friday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., Room A306
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models, Friday, Nov. 18, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room A304

December, 2011

  • NSTA Regional Meeting, Seattle, WA, December 8-10.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Washington State Convention Center 3B.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Friday, Dec. 9, 8:00-9:00 a.m., Washington State Convention Center 2A.
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure. Friday, Dec. 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Washington State Convention Center 3A.

March, 2012

  • NSTA National Conference, March 29 — April 1, 2012, Indianapolis IN.
    • Dive in with Physical Models: Impact of Water on Protein Structure. Thursday, March 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m., JW Marriott Indianapolis, JW Grand Ballroom 4.
    • Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical Models. Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m., JW Marriott Indianapolis, JW Grand Ballroom 4.
    • Lost in Translation: Exploring Protein Synthesis with Interactive Physical Models. Saturday, March31, 12:30-1:30 p.m., JW Marriott Indianapolis, JW Grand Ballroom 8.

April, 2012

  • ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 21-25, San Diego CA.
    • Modeling the Molecular World, in partnership with ASBMB; "Fostering Partnerships Between Colleges, Universities and K-12 Schools 2012 Workshop" Saturday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (with lunch), San Diego Marriott Marquis Hotel, Santa Rosa Room, 1st Floor of the South Tower; free pre-registration is required.
    • SMART Team Poster Presentations - in conjunction with 16th Annaul ASBMB Undergraduate Student Poster Competition, Saturday, April 21, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., San Diego Marriott Marquis Hotel.
    • Teaching Session with Stuart Kornfeld: Modeling the Molecular Machinery of the Protein Trafficking Pathway, Sunday, April 22, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., San Diego Convention Center, 6B, Upper Level.