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Fall Conference

October 17-19, 2024

University of Nebraska - Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska

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Register to Attend

Registration is open
Extended Early Registration: Sept 30, 2024

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Kearney

510 Talmadge Rd, Kearney, NE 68845

(308) 236-4200

Hotel Accommodations

Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities

Presenter Call for Proposals

Run for NATS Board

 Catalyst Award Nominations

Earn Graduate Credit

1 Credit Hour Graduate Class through UNK - $395.25

If you are current UNK graduate student, or have an existing account, register through MyBlue. If you do not have an account, visit: https://www.applyweb.com/unkgrad/index.ftl, register, and sign up for classes in MyBlue.

You have until October 1st to sign up for Course: TE899P.

2024 Fall Conference
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Keynote Speakers

Melanie Trecek-King

Associate Professor of Biology, Massasoit Community College

Director of Education, Mental Immunity Project

Website: www.ThinkingIsPower.com

Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram: @ThinkingPowers

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Sarah Shaffer

Science Content Area Specialist,

Nebraska Department of Education

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Dr. Alicia Conerly

President, National Science Teaching Association

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
  • 3:30 PM - Vendor Area Open for Setup @ UNK Nebraskan Student Union

  • 6:00 PM - NASA Nebraska Social - Cunningham's Journal on the Lake, 610 Talmadge St, Suite A, Kearney

Friday, October 18, 2024​

@ The Nebraskan Student Union - University of Nebraska, Kearney

  • 7:30 AM - Registration & Vendor Area Open

  • 8:00 AM - Session 1

  • 9:00 AM - Keynote - Melanie Trecek-King

  • 10:00 AM - Session 2

  • 11:00 AM - Session 3

  • 12:00 PM - Lunch & General Membership Meeting

  • 1:00 PM - Session 4

  • 2:00 PM - Afternoon Keynote with Sarah Shaffer, NDE & Dr. Alicia Conerly, NSTA

  • 3:00 PM - Ice Cream Social in Vendor Space

  • 3:30 PM - Session 5

  • 6:00 PM - NATS Members Social - Nebraska Ale Works, 115 2nd Ave E, Kearney

     Hosted by the NATS Past Presidents Club​

Saturday, October 19, 2024​

@ ESU 10, 76 Plaza Blvd, Kearney - with Melanie Trecek-King

  • 9:00 AM - Workshop 1: Inoculating Minds Against Misinformation

  • 10:30 AM - Workshop 2: FLOATER Toolkit: A Life Preserver for Staying Afloat in a Sea of Misinformation

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