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The American Physiological
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As part of its extensive outreach programs, the APS coordinates workshops for science educators within the geographical area of the Experimental Biology meeting. This year, Experimental Biology convenes in Washington, DC. | |||||||||
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Workshop! |
This is a FREE workshop. There is no registration fee, although pre-registration is required. A free boxed lunch and drink will be provided for each teacher and student attending. Attendees are responsible for transportation costs they may incur, including parking in the hotel area. | |||||||||
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Registration is limited. Participants are
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can register by fax or online.
Print out the
Registration Form
Registration deadline is March 30, 2007. | |||||||||
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The American Society
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At the K-12 level, activities focus on building professional networks between research scientists and classroom teachers. The APS Education Office distributes various education resources including brochures, books, videos, and CD-ROM. Information available covers careers in physiology, women life scientists, effective teaching practices, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory activities. | |||||||||
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8:30 a.m. |
Registration and Orientation | |||||||||
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9:30 a.m. |
Welcome and
Introductions Thomas Pressley, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physiology Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX; and Chair, APS Education Committee | |||||||||
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9:40 a.m. |
Keynote Address Why Fat is Good: The Physiological Consequences of Obesity in Mammalian Hibernators
Gregory L. Florant, Ph.D.
Professor, Dept of Biology Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Dr. Florant studies yellow-bellied marmots, the largest North American rodent hibernator, and the mechanisms they use to regulate energy stores. Dr. Florant investigates how these animals get fat and use that fat to survive under harsh conditions. In this lively presentation, Dr. Florant discusses how research can help us understand obesity in humans. | |||||||||
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10:20 a.m. |
Break | |||||||||
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10:40 a.m. |
Careers in Physiology:
Panel Discussion Physiologists and students share from their experiences as researchers and students. | |||||||||
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11:25 a.m. |
Lunch with Physiologists and Guided Tour of Posters and Exhibits | |||||||||
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1:30 p.m. |
Teacher In-service Workshop Presented by APS Research Teachers | |||||||||
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Take a Deep Breath We'll explore respiratory physiology with hands-on inquiry rich lessons that you can use in your classroom. Build and test a spirometer. Session includes information on APS fellowship programs and resources. Attendees will receive a free book of classroom labs that infuse inquiry, address equity, integrate technology, and address science standards. | |||||||||
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1:30 p.m. |
Student Workshop Presented by APS Physiologists | |||||||||
Physiology
of FitnessHands-On Physiology Activities A team of physiologists will lead your students in an inquiry-based, hands-on exploration of factors which affect blood flow and blood pressure. | ||||||||||
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3:00 p.m. |
Complete feedback forms and depart at 3:30 p.m. Presented by APS Research Teachers | |||||||||
