Eldo Hildebrand (ELDO@unb.ca)
Wed, 7 May 1997 08:45:02 +0000
Message-ID: <199705071149.IAA11622@unb.ca> Date: Wed, 7 May 1997 08:45:02 +0000 From: Eldo Hildebrand <ELDO@unb.ca> Subject: (Fwd) Seventh ENGINEERING EDUCATION WORKSHOP for Teachers, Co To: CIVIL-L@hermes.csd.unb.ca ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Continuing & Distance Education, Office of Marketing Communications Internet Research Associate The Pennsylvania State University Tel: (814) 865-6585 Keller Building Fax: (814) 865-3343 Suite One E-mail: posting@cde.psu.edu University Park, PA 16802-1302 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= POSTING: Seventh ENGINEERING EDUCATION WORKSHOP for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators June 22-27, 1997 Penn State Conference Center Hotel Penn State University Park Campus a continuing and distance education service of the College of Engineering and the College of Education WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES The workshop aims to provide an opportunity for key educators to assume leadership roles in engineering and science education, by: increasing their familiarity with the engineering professions; updating their knowledge base in applied science; enhancing communication skills on science and technology issues; promoting appropriate curriculum updates to reflect recent advances in science and technology. WHO SHOULD APPLY All educators at the primary and secondary levels are eligible to participate in the program. Women and members of minority ethnic groups underrepresented in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. OVERVIEW The workshop is the first of a three-phase program designed to reinforce and enhance the teachers', counselors', and administrators' skills and perspectives in communicating applied science and technology concepts and career alternatives to students, and in relevant curriculum planning and implementation. Participation in Phases II and III is optional. For more detailed information, please visit the Web site at: http://www.cde.psu.edu/C&I/EngineeringEducation/ FOR MORE INFORMATION PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS Anthony K. Amos, Ph.D. Professor of Aerospace Engineering (814) 863-0778 E-mail: aka@psu.edu Vincent N. Lunetta, Ph.D. Professor of Science Education (814) 865-1500 E-mail: vnl@psu.edu PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS John R. Vincenti Coordinator of Special Projects (814) 863-2348 E-mail: jrv2@psu.edu Deborah A. Mayes Dept. of Aerospace Engineering (814) 865-2569 FAX: (814) 865-7092 E-mail: dvm3@psu.edu Chriss A. Schultz Conference Planner (814) 863-5132 E-mail: cys2@cde.psu.edu SPONSORSHIP The Engineering Education Workshop program is conducted jointly by the Colleges of Education and Engineering and sponsored in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its ECSEL Engineering coalitions program, and in part by the College of Engineering at Penn State through its Innovations in Engineering Education program. To receive a brochure with registration materials, nationwide, call 1-800-PSU-TODAY (1-800-778-8632).