Nanoscience Workshop

STEMteachersNYC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that cultivates excellence in STEM teaching and promotes deep understanding and success for students through innovative, teacher-led professional development. Our weekend workshops for teachers are offered during the school year and multi-week workshop intensives occur in the summer. We welcome and encourage teachers from across the globe, the US, and the local New York City area!STEMteachersNYC is registered as a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider with the New York State Education Department.STEMteachersNYC delivers professional development workshops for teachers, by teachers, about teaching, since 2011. STEM Teachers of New York City, Inc. (STEMteachersNYC) is an approved CTLE Sponsor (ID#23385), and vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881); MTAC Qualified. Pre-service teachers may attend for free.STEMteachersNYC was founded in the summer of 2011 by a group of educators as a teacher-led study, support, and professional development group.  STEMteachersNYC membership has grown at over 30% per year and now stands at over 1,600 members. STEMteachersNYC is an affiliate of the American Modeling Teachers Association.

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Leader: Mariel Kolker 
Learn about the nanoscale revolution in science, and come away with activities you can use in your general science classroom. Or take it all and turn it into a nanoscience elective course! Topics may include: 
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<LI>CRISPR technology for DNA modification</LI>
<LI>Powers of Ten activities</LI>
<LI>Surface area to volume ratio</LI>
<LI>Quantum effects</LI>
<LI>Hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity</LI>
<LI>Intermolecular forces</LI>
<LI>Self assembly</LI>
<LI>Atomic Force Microscopy</LI>
<LI>Polymer science</LI>
<LI>Light-matter interaction</LI>
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Please bring a laptop or iPad to use during the workshop.
Mariel teaches physics, engineering, and nanoscale science at Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ.  A second-career teacher, Mariel has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University, an MBA in Finance from Fordham University, and is earning her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from University of Massachusetts. Prior to entering the teaching profession, Mariel worked for 13 years as an engineer and manager in the power transmission and distribution industry. 
Schedule and Location:
The workshop will run for 3 days Thursday July 5th, - Saturday 7th, 2018   The workshop sessions will be from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Thursday and Friday, and then 9am - 12:30pm on Saturday.
Location: 
Trinity School
Trinity is at W 91st & Columbus; entrance is on W 91st St. just west of Columbus. Nearest subways are #1 at <A HREF="https://maps.google.com/?q=W+86+%26+Broadway,+%232+%26+%233&entry=gmail&source=g" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">W 86 </A>& <A HREF="https://maps.google.com/?q=W+86+%26+Broadway,+%232+%26+%233&entry=gmail&source=g" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Broadway, #2 </A>& <A HREF="https://maps.google.com/?q=W+86+%26+Broadway,+%232+%26+%233&entry=gmail&source=g" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">#3</A> at W 96 and Broadway, and the B & C at W 86 and Central Park West and W 96 and CPW. 
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*Note, this workshop requires a minimum number of participants. In the event there are not enough participants, the workshop may be cancelled, and all tuition would be refunded.
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<H4>Cost: </H4>
Full Ticket Price $210 
Full Ticket prices are for participants who receive financial support (from their school, district or other organization) to attend this workshop. See links below to download an invoice template which can be found on the following registration page. Email questions to Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org. 
INVOICE AND PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST:
Districts/Schools, to request an invoice for a STEMteachersNYC 2018 Summer Workshop, please fill out a quick survey at: http://stemteachersnyc.org/po-invoice/ This is a required step in order to process your request. Any questions please contact <A HREF="mailto:registration@stemteachersnyc.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">registration@stemteachersnyc.org</A>
 
Please send Purchase Orders (POs) to our Billing Office
Via Email: <A HREF="mailto:billing@stemteachersnyc.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">billing@stemteachersnyc.org</A>
OR Via US Mail: STEMteachersNYC - Billing Office 245 West 107th Street, Suite 10B New York, NY 10025
 
Teachers! Ask your school to pay for your ticket! All the school needs to do is send us a Purchase Order (PO). Please fill out a quick survey at: http://stemteachersnyc.org/po-invoice/  Or just copy and paste the information above and let them know the workshop you want to attend. Don't be afraid to ask. There's always a chance the money will be available and they'll say yes, but if you don't ask, there's no chance at all.
 
Teacher Discounted Ticket $150
Ticket Discounted Tickets are for teachers who are paying for the workshop themselves - meaning they are not receiving financial support from their districts or other funding organizations.
 
Early Bird Ticket Price $126
Early Bird Ticket Prices are for teachers who register early (before May 15th), and are paying for the workshop themselves - meaning they are not receiving financial support from their districts or other funding organizations.
 
Please note: We take photographs and record video of our workshops in order to publicize a positive image of science teaching, and of STEMteachersNYC - a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you register, you are agreeing to be photographed and to have your voice and image video-recorded. You are also agreeing to relinquish all your rights to the photographs and video recordings.
If you do not wish to be photographed or video-recorded - you must inform us at check-in. We will take one photograph of your face so that we can erase your image if we happen to catch it by chance during the workshop, and we will do our best to avoid you. We would also appreciate your cooperation in positioning yourself at the edge of the group so as to help us avoid you.
 
Also note: Workshop leaders are subject to change.
 
Please read the FAQs section below carefully before registering.
 
FAQs
Is STEMteachersNYC an approved NYC DOE CTLE Vendor?
Yes. STEMteachersNYC is a Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) vendor for the New York City Department of Education (#STE-068881). New York State Teachers will receive a CTLE certificate at the end of the workshop.  (CTLE ID # 23385)
 
Is there nearby lodging?
Yes, Please visit our website at: <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/lodging/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://stemteachersnyc.org/lodging/</A> to view many possible options.  
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Questions about registration and payments for this event should be addressed to STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org).
 
I am interested in taking more than one workshop. Can I register for multiple workshops?
It depends: Many workshops overlap so look closely at the start and end dates.  Be sure to choose workshops that do not overlap, as reservations are not refundable.  If you need help deciding which workshop fits your needs best, please email the STEMteachersNYC Registrar (registration@STEMteachersNYC.org).
 
 
Is the full workshop fee or the balance of the workshop fee refundable? 
Refunds for the balance of the full workshop fee (that is, the full fee minus the reservation fee) must be requested within one (1) week of payment and at least four (4) weeks before the start of the workshop. All such requests must be accompanied by an acceptable, documented explanation. Judgments about acceptability of explanations and documentation, and about whether or not a refund will be issued are at the sole discretion of STEMteachersNYC and are final. Refunds will not include fees charged on the initial payment by Eventbrite, Paypal, credit cards, and/or banks.
 
Is my reservation/ticket transferrable?
Not without authorization, please contact the STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) if you need to transfer your reservation to a different person/name, or if you wish to transfer your reservation to a different workshop.
 
Can I update my reservation information?
Yes, you can update your reservation information.
 
The name on the reservation/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No, please contact the STEMteachersNYC Registrar (Registration@STEMteachersNYC.org) to address this.
 
Can I receive college level credits?
TBD - Email questions to registration@stemteachersnyc.org. 
 
Where can I find more information about STEMteachersNYC? 
Visit our website: <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://STEM</A><A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TeachersNYC.org</A> or email info@stemteachersnyc.org
 
How can I join STEMteachersNYC?
Click here it's free! <A HREF="http://stemteachersnyc.org/join/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://stemteachersnyc.org/join/</A> 
Members find out about workshops first and can sign up before others.
 
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