Events
IDEAS Institute of the School of Education and Allied Human Services
Scientific and technological problems affect people, businesses and societies around the world. Solutions to these problems and the ethical issues that arise from the development of new technologies necessarily require problem-solving techniques that are forged through collaborations between scientists, educators and the public at large. Industry relies heavily on the rigorous preparation of research scientists, and a rapidly changing technological landscape requires an informed citizenry.
The IDEAS Institute is located in the newly renovated Hagedorn Hall, a state-of-the art technology facility on Hofstra's campus, which serves as the home of the School of Education and Allied Human Services. Hofstra University's SOEAHS enjoys a strong national reputation as a leader in the preparation of future educators.
| 2007-2008 AT A GLANCE (To download a registration form for any of the workshops, click on the title.) |
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| October 4 7:30-9 p.m. |
Shining Light on Extraterrestrial Matter* Antonio Lanzirotti, Brookhaven National Laboratory |
| October 13 and 14 Saturday-Sunday |
Natural History Highlights of New York State – A Field Workshop J Bret and Gail Bennington, Hofstra University |
| October 27 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Big Ideas in Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers Linda Frank, Hofstra University |
| November 3 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Accessible Physics: A Workshop of Physics Demos and Activities L. E. Love, Hofstra University |
| November 8 7:30-9 p.m. |
Science and Society: In Search of Communication Strategies* Connie Bertka, American Academy of Science |
| November 29 7:30-9 p.m. |
Geologic Controls on Mega-Construction Projects in Subsurface NYC* Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University |
| January 12, 2008 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Name That Rock II – The Science of Rock Identification Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University |
| February 2, March 15, April 5 and 12 9 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Teachers as Researchers: Professional Development from the Inside Out Janice Koch, Hofstra University |
| February 7 7:30-9 p.m. |
When Dinosaurs Ruled New York* J Bret Bennington, Hofstra University |
| March 1 and 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Taking the “Che-mystery” and “Che-misery” out of Chemistry Keith Sheppard, Stony Brook University |
| March 6 7:30-9 p.m. |
A View From Space* Astronaut Joe Tanner, NASA Mission Specialist |
| April 17 7:30-9 p.m. |
The Science of Fireworks* Felix J. Grucci, Jr., Fireworks by Grucci |
| April 26 and 27 Saturday-Sunday |
Geology, Mines and Mineral Deposits of Western and Central Connecticut – A Field Workshop Charles Merguerian, Hofstra University |
| May 1 7:30-9 p.m. |
The Increasing Pace of Climate Change and Its Impacts* Michael MacCracken, Climate Institute |
| *Event will be held in Monroe Lecture Center, South Campus. | |