Professional Development Institute Update Making Connections from the Mountains to the Sea Koury Convention Center Greensboro, NC November 10-11, 2005

The theme for the 2005 Professional Development Institute is "Making Connections from the Mountains to the Sea." Join us November 10-11 in Greensboro to learn about ways to capitalize on science resources across North Carolina, from the mountains to the sea!

Although November seems far away, now is the time to plan on attending the institute. Be sure to notify your principal that you would like to attend and add the PDI to your professional development plan.

We strongly encourage all members to consider presenting at the institute as well! Do you have innovative curriculum materials to share, a class project that others could use with their students or are you involved in a research project and want to share your results? The NCSTA Professional Development Institute is the perfect opportunity to share these projects and ideas with other science educators. The deadline for applications for concurrent sessions, workshops and mini-sessions is May 31, 2005. Download a PDF form or use the online form and submit your proposal today!

It is also never too early to make your hotel reservations. As usual, the conference will be held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Be sure to mention that you are attending the NCSTA institute to get the lower, conference rate:

Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons
3121 High Point Road at I-40
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: (336) 292-9161
Sales and Reservations: (800) 242-6556
www.sheratongreensboro.com
Conference rate is $124 plus applicable taxes, fees, etc.
Reservations must be made by October 9, 2005

More details and information for exhibitors can be found at the Professional Development web page. This page is updated regularly as more information (and registration forms) becomes available. If you have questions please feel free to contact Ruth Page, Institute Coordinator.