The CAST 2010 Insider's Guide

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CONTENTS

STAT Board of Directors, 2010-2011

This is thebest conference

Ive ever beento. Im excitedabout teachingagain!- CAST 2009Attendee

STAT Office

5750 Balcones Drive,

Suite 201Austin, TX 78731

P. 512-491-6685

F. 512-873-7423

For more information onthis publication, write:

[email protected]

I. Overview from the CAST Chair

II. Conference Schedule

III. Administrators and Policymakers Institute

IV. Speakers and Sessions

V. Conference Highlights

VI. Housing and Registration

VII. Exhibits and Advertising

VIII. Sponsorship

IX. STAT Membership
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OVERVIEW FROM THE CAST CHAIRGet inside the best science education that Texas hasto offer at the Conference for the Advancement ofScience Teaching (CAST) 2010 when we bring scienceto the city in Houston, Texas November 11-13.

This Insiders Guide includes conference highlights

and the conference schedule. We are also pleased toannounce that sponsorship, advertising, andexhibitor opportunities are still available for thisyears conference.

Whether youre a science teacher, an administrator,or even a business executive, you can find an excitingopportunity to grow at CAST.

Do you want new teaching strategies, learningactivities and engaging labs aligned to the TEKSfor your grade level? CAST will help you helpyour students. Weve got over 550 options (and100 more sessions than 2009!), each one counting

for your continuing education credits.

Do you want a break from your daily routine anda chance to enjoy science in another city? Wereoffering field trips to the coast, the HoustonMuseum of Natural Science, and even the zoo!

Have you ever wished you could see famedoceanographer and explorerDr. Robert Ballard, live,

in-person? You will, at one of the largestopening ceremonies in CAST history.

Its now easier than ever to access the workshopsyou want. Fill up your entire day with learning

by attending our new Science JAM Sessions,top sessions for larger audiences including Kenn

Heydrick of the Texas Education Agency.

The conference will begin Thursday, November11th, and were going to kick it off with a grandScience in the City reception, sponsored by our

partners at Chevron. Our 400+ exhibitors willalso keep their booths open during the reception

for you to enjoy.

Registration for the conference begins August 15,at www.statweb.org/cast! The Early BirdDiscount is only available until September 24, atthe low cost of $115.

CAST, now in its 53rd year, is hosted by the7,000- member non-profit association, The

Science Teachers Association of Texas. CAST isstill planned and primarily run by volunteers andis the largest state science conference in thenation. We invite you to be part of our networkas a member, a conference attendee, a sponsor,or even a friend on Facebook. It is the combinedwork of all science educators and suppliers in the

state of Texas to provide resources for the futurescience leaders of tomorrow.

See you in Houston!

PatsyCAST Chair
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Conference Schedule

thursday, november 11th

friday, november 12th

saturday, november 13th

7:00 am - 5:00 pm CAST Registration

7:00 am - 8:00 am First Time Attendees Coffee Hour8:00 am - 5:00 pm Scheduled Field Trips8:30 am - 1:00 pm Administrators and Policymakers Institute

8:30 am - 5:30 pm Workshops - every hour8:45 am - 5:45 pm Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Opening Ceremony: Keynote Speaker

Bob Ballard,Teacher Award Presentation,STAT Business Meeting

2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3-hour Short Coruses

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CAST 2010 Grand Reception

7:00 am - 5:00 pm CAST Registration7:30 am - 9:00 am STAT VIP Breakfast8:00 am - 5:00 pm Scheduled Field Trips

8:30 am - 5:30 am Workshops - every hour8:45 am - 5:45 pm Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses11:30 am - 12:30 pm Keynote Speaker: Debbie Silver2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Science Teachers Steppin Out Social

7:00 am - 10:00 am CAST Registration

8:00 am - 3:30 pm Scheduled Field Trips8:00 am - 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open8:30 am - 4:00 pm Workshops - every hour8:45 am - 11:15 am Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Closing Session

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3-hour short courses

Great ideas, visuals,and examples.

Awesome presenters!-CAST 2009 Attendee


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You already know that the new science TEKs will change your curriculum, but do youknow whatyoucan do to improve scores in your district?

We are calling all administrators, principals, and district policymakers to join theScience Teachers Association of Texas as we host our annual Administrators andPolicymakers Institute (API) to learn about the changing dynamics of the Texas science

classroom.

API focuses on science education objectives and administrator training for new science

standards. Please join us at CAST for a special half-day program designed to fit yourscience goals and objectives. This years API will occur on Thursday, November 11

at the Houston Hilton-Americas.

The low registration fee of$95 includes breakfast, an opening general session, 10

educational breakout sessions and a luncheon featuring educational consultant andexpert in the Neuroscience of Learning, Kenneth Wesson. Wessons presentation,

How Children Learn: Brain Research and Inquiry-Based Science, will give you the

tools you need to understand how to get inside students minds and help them succeed.

Dont beleft behind!

Move aheadwith API!
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SPEAKERS AND SESSIONSHe discovered the RMS Titanic, methane-

fueled mud volcanoes in the Gulf of Mexico,

completely preserved shipwrecks in the Black

Sea, and much more!

And now, famed oceanographer and explorer

Dr. Robert Ballard, will take you on a journey

beyond your classroom textbooks and dive into

the heart of the expedition experience. Join usfor this exciting keynote as Dr. Ballard takes us

on a new mission to create the Classrooms of

Tomorrow, November 11th during the opening

ceremonies.

You may shed a few tears, youll probably laugh so hardyoull snort and, chances are, youll hang on every word.

Take the advice ofDr. Debbie Silverand realize the

benefits ofPracticing Safe Stress in your classroom. Join

us November 12 for this humorous and reflective keynote

session: A Presentation for Educators who are Over-Tired, Over-Burdened, Over-Committed and/or Just

About Ready to SNAP!

BRAND NEW!CAST 2010 Science JAM Sessions

are included in your registration. These extra

sessions, just 45 minutes long, help you keep your day JAM-packed with education and

knowledge! These courses are also specifically designed to hold larger audiences and

will give you an opportunity to network with teachers from across the state.

In addition to these fantastic keynote presentationsyou will have your option of attending 14 one-hour

workshops out of more than 550 options tailored to

the TEKS, your grade level and subject of science.

You may also individually purchase 3 hour or 6

hour hands-on short courses or half day and full dayfield trips to add to your experience!


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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTSExhibits

We know a number of teachers who pack extra suitcasesfor all the giveaways and new materials to purchase at

our exhibit hall. CAST 2010 will feature 400 exhibit

booths filled with the latest teaching tools and scienceactivity gear. Be prepared to get moving as you venture

from booth to booth and take products from Science inthe City toyourcity.

Steppin Out Social

Plan to attend the Friday night social at theHouston Pavilions. Special discounts for dining,

drinks, entertainment, shopping, and more willbe available for all CAST attendees.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

All CAST attendees will enjoy free admission to

the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston with

presentation of name badge. Enhance your

Houston experience by enjoying the almost 60,000pieces MFAH has to offer from around the world.

Science in the City Reception

Join us on Thursday for our opening night grand

reception, graciously sponsored by Chevron. Thereception is free to all attendees and will include

appetizers, entertainment, giveaways and surprisesfor our guests! As a special treat, the exhibit hall

will stay open during the reception so you can snack

while you stroll the exhibits.
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HOUSING AND REGISTRATION

HOUSINGWe recommend booking rooms at our state-of-the-art host hotel, the Houston Hilton-

Americas, located across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Hotel: Houston Hilton-Americas Hotel Rate: $165

Hotel: Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown Hotel Rate: $132

Attendees that book through the STAT housing site will:

Be guaranteed that their hotel will be on the CAST 2010 hotel shuttle route.

Receive lower rates through STATs block of rooms.

Stay at official CAST hotels, which have been inspected by staff prior to booking: weonly book with hotels we have reviewed.

Be giving back to CAST: future hotel contract negotiations depend

on the size of our block. CAST is able to keep rates low if more attendees

book within our designated hotels.

Visit www.statweb.org/cast/housing

to book your rooms today!

RegistrationRegister for the conference, beginning August 15, 2010,

by visiting our website: www.statweb.org/cast.

Early Bird Rate: $115 (must be registered and paid before 9.24.10)*Register early and your name will be entered in a drawing for a VIP seat and invitation

to the exclusive VIP reception with Robert Ballard on Wednesday, November 10! Also,

register at the Early Bird rate to guarantee that your name badge will be mailed to you

in advance so you can go straight to the sessions.Advanced Rate: $145 (must be registered and paid between 9.25.10-10.15.10)

Regular Rate: $160 (must be registered and paid between 10.16.10-11.13.10)

Student: $25 (with proof of current enrollment)

Administrators and Policymakers Institute (Thursday Only): $95

Family Member: $45 (with any full registration fee)Saturday Only: $50
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ExhibitingBooth Cost Information:

10 wide x 10 deep in-line booth - $700Corner Booth - $800

20 x 20 Island Booth - $320020 x 30 Island Booth - $4600

Each 10 x 10 space is carpeted, and equipped with one 6 skirted table, two chairs,

back and side drapes, and an identification sign.

Exhibit Hall Hours:Thurs., November 11: 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Fri., November 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat., November 13: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

EXHIBITS AND ADVERTISING

Hats off to afantastic show!You guys shouldwrite a manualon how to run an

exhibit hall!- CAST 2009Attendee

Its like Southby Southwest,but for science

teachers!- CAST 2009

Attendee

Advertisingthe STATelliteElectronic Newsletter

and

Texas Science TeacherElectronic JournalPage 1 (Full Page) - $500Page 2 (Full Page) - $450

Full Page - $400Half Page - $250

Quarter Page - $150

For Inquiries, Contact:

Frank Butcher

STAT Advertising/Exhibits Manager

Phone: 281/424-1230Fax: 281/424-1769

CAST Printed ProgramBack Cover (Color) - $3,000

Inside Back Cover (Color) - $2,000Inside Front Cover (Color) - $2,000

Full Page (B&W) - $900Half Page (B&W) - $500

Quarter Page (B&W) - $300

VISITwww.statweb.org/exhibits

to purchase advertising

or booth space!
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Become part of a growing legacy of learning for thousands ofteachers and students across Texas.

SPONSORSHIP

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, call (512) 491-6685.

Social Events $4,000

Attendee Gift Sponsor$6,500

Transportation Sponsor$5,000

Technology Sponsor$5,000

Workshop & Short Course Sponsor$10,000

Celebration Dinner$1,500

Field Trip Sponsor$2,000

Contributing Sponsor$500

VIP Breakfast $2,000

SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES

Thank You to Our Current CAST 2010 Sponsors.

Chevron

The JASON Project

H-E-B VernierSargent-Welch Ohaus Science Kit KBR

Texas Regional Collaboratives Millmark EducationBioEd Baylor College of Medicine K8Science

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Cisco DOW USA
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STAT MEMBERSHIP

There is strength in numb

Become part of a 7,000-strong commun

Join today at www.statweb.

Become part of athrivingcommunity.

Join STAT today.

Regular Membership is at aLow Rate of $25 Per Year.

Member Benefits included in your

annual membership:

* Access to the Texas Science Teacher,STATs official electronic journal.

* Subscription to the STATFlash, priority

email notifications from STAT.* Subscription to the quarterly electronic

newsletter: the STATellite.* Access to the STATweb members only

benefits, including our new Social

Networking Site which includes member

profiles, blogs, friend networks, & more!

Be Protected...Beginning August 1, 2010 STAT will provide EducatorsProfessional Liability Insurance to our members. Thisbrand new member beneft will help you protect yourcareer in uncertain times.Dont Teach Without It.You can be covered for up to $2 million per occurrence,for only $50/year. Policy period: 8.1.2010 - 7.31.2011.Premiun Breakdown:

Insurance Premium $44.00

State Tax & Fees 4.91% $2.16

Administrative Cost $3.84Total Cost $50.00

Business Memberships also availa

$200/yeargrants you access to a so

network of more than 7,000 teachers. B

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