The American Physiological Society
 Physiology for Life Science High School Teachers & Students
 Hilton New Orleans Riverside • Grand Salon Room 19 • Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130


Monday, April 20, 2009      8:30 am - 3:30 pm

As of March 23, accepting registrations for waiting list only.

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by fax (PDF form)

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About this

 workshop...

 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 New Orleans, LA.

 Who may attend?

 High school life science teachers and up to four of their students

 FREE 

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.

 Registration Deadline

Registration is limited. Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can register online (preferred) or by fax. Print out the Registration Form  <pdf> and fax to 301-634-7098.

  Registration deadline is March 20th, 2009.

 About 

The American
Physiological

Society

 

 

 

 

 

The APS supports a variety of education activities from grades K-12, to undergraduate and graduate, as well as continuing education for faculty. 

 

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-ROMs. Information available covers careers in physiology, women life scientists, effective teaching practices, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory activities.

   
 Morning Session

8:30 a.m.

 Registration, orientation, and interactive demonstrations

9:30 a.m.

 Welcome and Introductions
 Clintoria Richards-Williams, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA and APS Education Committee Member

9:40 a.m.

Keynote Address

Sled Dog Physiology – Research on the Last Frontier

Michael S. Davis, Ph.D.

Michael S. Davis, D.V.M. Ph.D.
Professor, Physiological Sciences and
Director, Comparative Exercise Physiology Lab
Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Sled dogs are nature’s premier endurance athletes, capable of running hundreds of miles in some of the most severe conditions imaginable. Dr. Davis and his team of scientists have begun to unlock the secrets of their ability, and he will share some of the findings, challenges, and fascinating features of sled dogs and sled dog research.
Visit his introduction at http://www.the-aps.org/Video/Clips/michaeldavis.htm

10:20 a.m.

Break

10:40 a.m.

 Careers in Physiology: Panel Discussion
Physiologists and students share their experiences as researchers and students.

11:25 a.m.

Lunch with Physiologists and Guided Tour of Posters and Exhibits
 We'll provide box lunches and drinks... and an opportunity to talk one-on-one with a physiologist!

Afternoon Sessions

 1:25 p.m.

Teacher In-service Workshop

Junkyard Digestion: Design, build, and test a small-scale model of the digestive tract that will process food and produce an end-product. An inquiry activity that really works! Session includes information on APS fellowship programs and a free book of labs developed by Fellowship Teachers that infuse inquiry, address equity, integrate technology and address science standards. Facilitated by the 2008 Research Teacher Fellows

Student Workshop

Physiology of Fitness: Hands-on Physiology Activity
A team of physiologists will lead your students in an inquiry-based, hands-on exploration of factors that affect blood flow and blood pressure.

3:30 p.m.

Depart

 

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