Professional Development Workshop on Extreme Environments
June 5-6, 2023
We are extremely pleased to offer a fourth year of professional development opportunity this summer: a two-day workshop to expand content knowledge on Extreme Environments.
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funded grant makes it possible for us to invite science teachers to join us this summer for exciting learning opportunities with Professors Steven Ackley, Christopher Combs, Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, and Alan Whittington, renowned experts in the field of Extreme Environments at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Each session will include presentations, demonstrations, and experiences with current technologies used in the field of Extreme Environments (please see the table below).
Each teacher will receive two days of experience with current research and access to hands-on materials to take to the classroom. Limited funding is available for selected participants. You must attend all sessions to receive compensation.
- Each workshop day begins at 9:00 am in BSE 2.102.
- AM sessions are 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; PM sessions are 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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Date |
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Snow and Ice in the Earth's Climate System Stephen Ackley |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Oceans and Hurricanes Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez |
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| June 6, 2023 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Geologic Time: How We Know What We Know Dr. Alan Whittington |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Hypersonics/Wind Tunnel Dr. Christopher Combs |
Further details of the professional development event, such as meeting invite and detailed agenda, will be sent to selected participants prior to June 5, 2023. Contact Izzy De Leon with any questions.
Professional Development Workshop on Extreme Environments
June 20-21, 2022
We are extremely pleased to be able to offer a third year of professional development opportunity this summer: a two-day workshop to expand content knowledge on Extreme Environments. This is particularly timely as the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) emphasize the need for a more extensive engagement with Earth and Space Sciences.
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funded grant makes it possible for us to invite science teachers to join us this summer for exciting learning opportunities with Professors Kiran Bhaganagar, Christopher Combs, Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, and Daniel Pineda, renowned experts in the field of Extreme Environments at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Each session will include presentations, demonstrations, and experiences with current technologies used in the field of Extreme Environments (please see the table below).
Each teacher will receive two days of experience with current research and access to hands-on materials to take to the classroom. Limited funding is available for selected participants. You must attend all sessions to receive compensation.
- Each workshop day begins at 9:00 am in BSE 2.102.
- AM sessions are 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; PM sessions are 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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Date |
Time |
Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2022 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Keynote Speaker Dr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, UTSA |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | A Tour through the Wildland Fire Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar |
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Dating the Earth: How to Tell Geologic Time Dr. Alan Whittington |
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| June 21, 2022 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Hypersonics/Wind Tunnel Dr. Christopher Combs |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Oceans and Hurricanes Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez |
Further details of the professional development event, such as meeting invite and detailed agenda, will be sent to selected participants prior to June 13, 2022. Contact Izzy De Leon with any questions.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 K-12 Teacher's Workshop will occur virtually.
Professional Development Workshop on Extreme Environments
June 21-22, 2021
We are extremely pleased to be able to offer another (the second) year of professional development opportunity this summer: a two-day virtual workshop to expand content knowledge on Extreme Environments. This is particularly timely as the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) emphasize the need for a more extensive engagement with Earth and Space Sciences.
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funded grant makes it possible for us to invite science teachers to virtually join us this summer via the Zoom platform for exciting learning opportunities with Professors Stephen Ackley, Kiran Bhaganagar, Christopher Combs, Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, and Hongjie Xie, renowned experts in the field of Extreme Environments at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Each session will include presentations, demonstrations, and experiences with current technologies used in the field of Extreme Environments (please see the table below). Dr. Carmen Cruz, Lead Education Program Specialist at NASA's California Office of STEM Engagement, will deliver the keynote address during the opening plenary.
Each teacher will receive two days of experience with current research and access to hands-on materials to take to the classroom. Limited funding is available for selected participants. You must attend all sessions to receive compensation.
- Each workshop day begins at 9:00 am.
- AM sessions are 9:00 am - 12:00 pm; PM sessions are 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
- All hosted virtual meeting sessions will open 15 minutes prior to start time and require video/audio capabilities.
| Date | Topic - AM session 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Topic - PM session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2021 | Hypersonics/Wind Tunnel Dr. Christopher Combs |
Data Science Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar |
| June 22, 2021 | Oceans and Hurricanes Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez |
Snow and Ice, Polar Expeditions, Hailstorms Stephen Ackley and Dr. Hongjie Xie |
To Apply
Interested teachers should provide the following information via e-mail to camee@utsa.edu and karla.kidd@utsa.edu by May 24, 2021.
- Full name, address, and contact information including email.
- Teaching experience and area of certification.
- Brief statement of interest (i.e., why are you interested in participating in this professional development opportunity).
Further details of the professional development event, such as meeting invite and detailed agenda, will be sent to selected participants prior to June 14, 2021.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 K-12 Teacher's Workshop will occur virtually.
Professional Development Workshop on Extreme Environments
August 5–6, 2020
We are extremely pleased to be able to offer a unique professional development opportunity this summer: a two-day virtual workshop to expand content knowledge on Extreme Environments. This is particularly timely as the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) emphasize the need for a more extensive engagement with Earth and Space Sciences.
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funded grant makes it possible for us to invite up to 10 science teachers to virtually join us this summer via the Zoom platform for exciting learning opportunities with Professors Stephen Ackley, Kiran Bhaganagar, Christopher Combs, Alberto Mestas-Nuñez, and Hongjie Xie, renowned experts in the field of Extreme Environments.
Each session will include presentations, demonstrations, and experiences with current technologies used in the field of Extreme Environments. Each teacher will receive two days of experience with current research and access to materials to take to the classroom plus a $300 stipend. You must attend all sessions to receive compensation.
- Each workshop day begins at 10:00 am.
- AM sessions are 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; PM sessions are 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
- All hosted virtual meeting sessions will open 15 minutes prior to start time and require video/audio capabilities.
| Date | Topic - AM session 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Topic - PM session 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2020 | Hypersonics/Wind Tunnel Dr. Christopher Combs |
A Visual Tour of Wildland Fires and Air-Currents Dr. Kiran Bhaganagar |
| August 6, 2020 | Oceans and Hurricanes Dr. Alberto Mestas-Nuñez |
Snow and Ice, Polar Expeditions, Hailstorms Stephen Ackley and Dr. Hongjie Xie |
To Apply
Interested teachers should provide the following information via e-mail to camee@utsa.edu and karla.kidd@utsa.edu by June 15, 2020.
- Full name and contact information including email.
- Teaching experience and area of certification.
- Brief statement of interest (i.e., why are you interested in participating in this professional development opportunity).
Further details of the professional development event, such as meeting invite and detailed agenda, will be sent to selected participants prior to July 15, 2020.
