About The Event
This day-long event focuses on effective teaching and learning in the sciences. Through a series of invited talks, educator presentations, panels, and networking opportunities, the Science Ed Symposium aims to bring together like-minded individuals with the goal of continuous improvement in education within the sciences.
Where
Science Building West Atrium
Ontario Tech University, Oshawa ON
When
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
9:00am - 4:00pm
Interested in Participating?
You're invited to submit proposals to speak at the Symposium, or attend and participate in discussion and networking.
Call for Presentations
We invite interested presenters to submit ideas for talks using the following Google Form. All talks related to Science Education will be considered, however the following topics are of interest to the organizing committee: Inclusive participation, Broadening participation, Assessment & Grading, Accessibility, Pedagogy, and Ethics & Social Justice.
Submit a ProposalDeadline to Submit: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Register to Attend
We invite anyone interested in the discussion and improvement of Science Education to attend the Symposium. The wider the range of participation, the more interesting and lively the discussions will be. Please consider joining us, even if you are new to educational research, as it is a great way to learn more about how we can work together to improve our teaching.
Register to AttendDeadline to Register: Friday, May 17, 2024
Keynote and Invited Speakers
Enjoy invited talks by these amazing speakers!
Keynote Speaker
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Panel Moderator
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Closing Speaker
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Event Schedule
Tentative Schedule of Events
Schedule Coming Soon
Event Venue
Join us at Ontario Tech
Science Building West Atrium, Ontario Tech University
The Science Building is the hub of all things Science at Ontario Tech University and the home to many passionate educators. For this reason is the ideal place to gather and discuss innovation in Science Education. The open air atrium makes for a wonderful event space to gather with peers and discuss topics over refreshments.
Organizing Committee
Randy Fortier
Associate Teaching Professor, Computer Science
and Associate Dean, Faculty of Science
Nelson Lafrenière
Associate Teaching Professor, Forensic Science
Michael Miljanovic
Assistant Teaching Professor, Computer Science
Eric Rapos
Associate Teaching Professor, Computer Science
Janice Strap
Associate Professor, Biology