2012 California Science Education Conference

Enjoy a wine tasting event hosted by J. Lohr. Participants will sample 6 wines and enjoy light appetizers. Network with your fellow science teachers in a relaxed and fun environment. Transportation to and from the winery tasting room and the San Jose Convention Center are included in the ticket price. J. Lohr is a 2012 California State Fair Award winning winery (times 10) whose grapes are grown in Monterey, Paso Robles, and Napa. Tickets are $20. This event is limited to 40 participants, so please buy your tickets early. You must be 21 or older to participate.

This event is included with your registration, but you must request a ticket if you plan to attend. 
How does Silicon Valley work to inspire the next generation of learners to care about science and our planet?  The evening will showcase a selected number of short films and social media tools that focus on communicating science in innovative ways. A panel of film writers and science educators will critique each media piece and offer thoughts on how to effectively use film and social media in the classroom.  The evening finishes with the Green Ninja - a climate-action superhero created by faculty and students at San Jose State to engage young people in topics related to our changing climate. 

CSTA is pleased to offer conference attendees an opportunity to meet and network with fellow science teachers. We have made reservations at several area restaurants for Friday, October 19 at 7:00 pm. Each reservation is for a table of six, and the restaurants have all agreed to issue separate checks. 
Here is how the program works: Visit the Dine-About San Jose sign-up board in the registration lobby of the San Jose Convention Center on Friday until 3:30 pm. There you will find the list of restaurants, sample menus, and a sign-up sheet. If you would like to eat at that restaurant, add your name to the list. Once the sign-up list is full, no more names can be added. On Friday, October 19, arrive at your restaurant of choice and check in for the reservation being held under the name of CSTA. Then enjoy an evening shared with your fellow science teachers, making new friends, and enjoying a night out on the town.
 

This event is included with your registration, but requires a ticket and an RSVP.
Hosted by The Tech Museum, enjoy an exclusive night just for teachers attending the conference. This event will is where adults only can enjoy science, technology, entertainment, and cocktails together with their friends. An exclusive and fun setting of music, games, hands-on exhibits with something unique to discover. Enjoy giant games like 4-foot tall Jenga-style blocks, over-sized chess, and giant Four-in-a-Row. No host bar.