Earth Science Education Community Meeting
November 1-4, 2004

Agenda

Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA

November 1-4, 2004

Agenda
(Revised on 10/22/04)

Monday, November 1
3:00 PM Asilomar Sleeping Room Check-in
3:00-5:00 PM Registration: Merrill Hall
Focus Group assignments, background materials, homework
Poster Session Set-up
Sign-up for optional Ranger-led tours of Asilomar
Snack
4:00-5:30 PM Steering Committee Meeting
Surf and Sand
6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
Crocker Hall
7:15-8:00 PM Rapporteurs/Reporters Preparation Session
  • All Reporters and Chroniclers (Focus and Cross-Cutting Groups).
  • Steering Committee will attend to meet with Reporters and Chroniclers.
  • Merrill Hall


    Tuesday, November 2
    8:00 AM Registration, Poster Set-up continue
    Merrill Hall
    7:30-9:00 AM Breakfast Served
    Crocker Hall
    9:00 AM-noon

    Plenary Session (Detailed agenda on below)
    Merrill Hall

    Noon–1:00 PM Lunch
    Crocker Hall
    1:00-2:30 PM Focus Group Discussion - Part 1.
    (ten parallel sessions – see page #)
  • Elementary and Secondary 1-A Leader, Anne Tweed, Merrill Hall
  • Elementary and Secondary 1-B Leader, Jean May-Brett, Evergreen
  • Higher Education 1-C Leader, Roberta Johnson, Nautilus West
  • Higher Education 1-D Leader, Barbara Spector, Surf & Sand
  • Informal Education 1-E Leader. Heidi Cullen, Scripps
  • Informal Education 1-F Leader. David Herring, Nautilus East
  • Information Infrastructure 1-G Leader, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Willow Inn
  • Information Infrastructure 1-H Leader, Paula Coble, Oak Knoll
  • Underrepresented/Underserved 1-I Leader, Raj Chaudhury, Curlew
  • Underrepresented/Underserved 1-J Leader, Diane Schweizer, Marlin
  • 2:30-3:00 PM Break
    Merrill Hall
    3:00-4:30 PM Focus Group Discussion - Part 2.
    (eight parallel sessions – see page #)
  • Elementary and Secondary 2-A Leader, Anne Tweed, Merrill Hall
  • Elementary and Secondary 2-B Leader, Jean May-Brett, Evergreen
  • Higher Education 2-C Leader, Roberta Johnson, Nautilus West
  • Higher Education 2-D Leader, Barbara Spector, Surf & Sand
  • Informal Education 2-E Leader. Heidi Cullen, Scripps
  • Informal Education 2-F Leader. Charlie Fitzpatrick, Nautilus East
  • Underrepresented/Underserved 2-G Leader, Raj Chaudhury, Curlew
  • Underrepresented/Underserved 2-H Leader, Diane Schweizer, Marlin
  • 4:45-6:00 PM Poster session/Networking
    Merrill Hall
    6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
    Crocker Hall
    7:00-8:00 PM SC Members, Reporters, Chroniclers Meeting
    Only Tues. Focus Group Leaders, Reporters and Chroniclers Discussion and report finalization for Wednesday plenary
    7:30-8:30 PM Bonfire
    Bonfire area (behind Social Hall)
    8:30-? Televised Election results
    Social Hall


    Tuesday, November 2, Plenary Session:
    9:00 AM Plenary Session Crocker Hall
    Welcome Dr. Roberta Johnson
    Chair, Roadmap Steering Committee
    University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
    Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Dr. Ming-Ying Wei
    Program Manager, Earth Science Education
    Science Mission Directorate
    NASA Headquarters
    Keynote: NASA Transformation and Challenges of Exploration Mr. Alphonso Diaz
    Associate Administrator
    Science Mission Directorate
    NASA Headquarters
    Planning for NASA Earth Science Education Dr. Ming-Ying Wei
    Dr. Paula Coble
    Program Scientist Earth Science Education
    Science Mission Directorate
    NASA Headquarters
    Revolution in Earth and Space Science Education Dr. Edward Geary
    University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
    10:40 AM Earth and Space Science Education:
    Implications and Opportunities
    Dr. Roberta Johnson
    Charge to Group Dr. Ming-Ying Wei
    Dr. Paula Coble
    12:00 PM Lunch Crocker Hall


    Wednesday, November 3
    7:30-9:00 AM Breakfast Served
    Crocker Hall
    8:00-8:45 AM Ranger-Led Asilomar Tour
    Advance sign-up required, participation limited.
    Ocean-side deck of Merrill Hall
    9:00-10:00 AM Plenary Session
    Reports from Tuesday Discussion Groups
    Merrill Hall
    10:00-10:30 AM Break
    10:30 AM-Noon Cross-Cutting Discussion Groups – Part 1
    Up to ten groups, participants can select two groups.
  • Envisioning the Future 1-A
        Leader, Edward Geary, Nautilus West
  • Forging Alliances and Networks 1-B
        Leader, Heidi Cullen, Merrill Hall
  • Forming Inquiring Minds 1-C
        Leader, Barbara Spector, Nautilus East
  • Harnessing Exploration, Inspiration, Awe 1-D
        Leader, Jean May-Brett, Surf & Sand
  • Science Content 1-E,
        Scripps
  • Systems, Models, Predictions 1-F
        Leader, Roberta Johnson, Marlin
  • Using Observatories, Technology and Data for Education 1-G
        Leader, Raj Chaudhury, Curlew
  • Why Should I Care? 1-H
        Leader, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Charlie Fitzpatrick
  • Noon-1:00 PM Lunch
    Crocker Hall
    1:00-2:30 PM Cross-cutting Discussion Groups - Part 2
  • Envisioning the Future 2-A
        Leader, Edward Geary, Nautilus West
  • Forging Alliances and Networks 2-B
        Leader, Heidi Cullen, Merrill Hall
  • Forming Inquiring Minds 2-C
        Leader, Barbara Spector, Nautilus East
  • Harnessing Exploration, Inspiration, Awe 2-D
        Leader, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Surf & Sand
  • Science Content 2-E
        Scripps
  • Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) 2-F
        Leader, Jean May-Brett, Marlin
  • Using Observatories, Technology and Data for Education 1-G
        Leader, Raj Chaudhury, Curlew
  • 2:30-3:00 PM Break
    Merrill Hall
    3:00-4:30 PM Community Generated Discussion
    Locations and topics posted in Merrill Hall
    4:45-6:00 PM Poster session and Reception with cash bar
    Merrill Hall
    5:00-6:00 PM SC Members, Reporters, Chroniclers Meeting
    Only Wednesday Cross-Cutting Group Leaders, Reporters & Chroniclers:
    Discussion and report finalization for Thursday plenary
    Merrill Hall
    6:00-7:00 PM Dinner
    Crocker Hall
    7:00-8:00 PM Posters removed tonight or before 9 AM Plenary Session on Thursday
    Crocker Hall


    Thursday, November 4
    7:00-9:00 AM Posters taken down
    Merrill Hall
    7:30-9:00 AM Breakfast Served
    Crocker Hall
    8:00-8:45 AM Ranger-led tour of Asilomar
    Advance sign-up/assignment only
    Ocean-side deck of Merrill Hall
    9:00 AM-Noon Plenary session
    Reports from Wednesday Discussion Groups
    Merrill Hall
    10:30 AM Break
    10:45 AM Plenary session (continued)
  • Summary
  • Next Steps
    Crocker Hall
  • Noon Meeting Adjourns
    Noon Check-out deadline
    Noon-1:00 PM Lunch
    Crocker Hall
    1:15 PM Board bus for Monterey Bay Aquarium
    Optional field trip
    Pre-arrangement and prepayment required
    Bus departs at 1:30 PM
    outside Social Hall
    5:30 PM Monterey Bay Aquarium participants arrive at Asilomar