Welcome

The MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE COUNCILS

of the ALBERTA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION PRESENT:

'GEEKS UNITE 2.0'

JOINT MATH & SCIENCE CONFERENCE • OCTOBER 19-20, 2018

Pre-Conference Symposium • October 18

Delta Hotel by Marriott & Radisson Hotel - Edmonton South

Gateway Blvd & 44 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

MCATA is the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association and its mission is to provide

leadership to encourage the continuing enhancement of teaching, learning and understanding.

ATASC is the Science Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association and its mission is to promote,

support and enhance the teaching of science in Alberta.

Come join the Mathematics and Science Councils of the ATA in celebrating their 2^nd joint conference 'Geeks Unite 2.0'

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Pre-Conference Symposium • October 18

Interactive demos and sessions featuring featuring:

Lucio Gelmini, PhD (Dr. Boom) and your choice of: Nanotech Tour (U of A) - OR - Ed Camp (Delta Hotel)

(details found above, under the 'Symposium • Oct 18' tab)

-sign up early, as places are limited-

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Conference • October 19 & 20

Featuring:

Keynote Speakers:

Jo Boaler

Jill Heinerth

Panel Discussion on 'Education in the Era of Fake News'
Panelists: Dr. Torah Kachur, Dr. Marie-Claire Shanahan, and Dr. Phil McRae

(details found above, under the 'Conference • Oct 19, 20' tab)

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This year, printed hardcopy schedules will not be available at the conference.

You can follow this link to learn how to print your own schedule before the conference.

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For further information and ongoing updates, visit www.mathteachers.ab.ca or sc.teachers.ab.ca