Teachers from more than 120 schools, museums and universities will be attending. A panel of scientists, ethicists, policy analysts and others will make presentations to the science educators in attendance, some from as far away as Seattle and Washington, D.C.
"OSEP is proud to be a co-sponsor of this conference - it promises to be of real help to teachers in finding resources and strategies for teaching controversial topics in science education. Stem cell research is one of those topics that has the potential to be highly motivating for students if taught well because it engages them with difficult, scientifically rich issues that make a difference in their lives," says Dean Grosshandler, associate director of OSEP.
"This is an excellent chance for teachers to become part of the larger conversation that society as a whole is having around science. Our registrations show that there are many teachers, including from out of state, who have been looking for an opportunity like this," Grosshandler notes.
Besides being a subject of topical interest that can engage students, stem cell research affords science teachers an opportunity to teach biology topics including cell biology, development, reproduction, and related subjects.
The conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Allen Center. Registration is at https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=173796.
The Chicagoland Stem Cell Science Education Symposium is being produced through the cooperation of partners including Baxter Healthcare, Biotechnology Institute, Chicago Biomedical Consortium, Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST), iBIO Institute, IL DCEO, Northwestern University (Center for Bioethics, Science, and Society; Center for Biotechnology, Kellogg School of Management; Center for Genetic Medicine; Office for Research Development; Office of STEM Education Partnerships (OSEP), School of Education and Social Policy; The University of Chicago; and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Last Modified: 8/14/09