* All times are based on Canada/Eastern EST.

  • 08:45

    Canada/Eastern

    08:45 - 09:30 EST
    Museum Atrium

    Check-in

    Pastries and coffee available until 9:30

    09:30

    Canada/Eastern

    09:30 - 10:00 EST
    Planetarium

    Welcome

    Dr. Doug Roberts, President and CEO of Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Plenary by Sarah Fangman, Superintendent of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

    10:30

    Canada/Eastern

    3 parallel sessions
    10:30 - 11:15 EST
    Knight Learning Center 1 & 2

    Morning session 1A

    Presented by 1. Lisa Symon and 2. Dalton Hesley

    10:30 - 11:15 EST
    Knight Learning Center 3

    Morning session 1B

    Presented by 1. Alexander Soloviev and 2. Megan Miller

    10:30 - 11:15 EST
    Trish and Dan Bell Conference Room

    Morning session 1C

    Presented by 1. Lenita Fix and 2. Jenny Lee

    11:15

    Canada/Eastern

    3 parallel sessions
    11:15 - 12:00 EST
    Knight Learning Center 1 & 2

    Morning session 2A

    Presented by 1. Charis Peterson and 2. Cassie Freund and Analisa Duran

    11:15 - 12:00 EST
    Knight Learning Center 3

    Morning Session 2B

    Presented by 1. Sanauz Alaei and 2. Kelsey Johnson-Sapp

    11:15 - 12:00 EST
    Trish and Dan Bell Conference Room

    Morning session 2C

    Presented by 1. Lenita Fix and 2. Fabrizio Lepiz Conejo

    12:00

    Canada/Eastern

    12:00 - 13:30 EST
    5th Floor terrace

    Lunch

    A lunch buffet is provided

    13:45

    Canada/Eastern

    3 parallel sessions
    13:45 - 14:45 EST
    Knight Learning Center 1 & 2

    Afternoon session 1A

    Presented by 1. Sarah Leinbach, 2. Olivia Williamson, and 3. Caroline Dennison

    13:45 - 14:30 EST
    Knight Learning Center 3

    Afternoon session 1B

    Presented by 1. Derek Hagen and 2. Paul Gehl, Hannah Rasmussen

    13:45 - 14:30 EST
    Trish and Dan Bell Conference Room

    Afternoon session 1C

    Presented by 1. Nicholas Jones and 2. Nicole Besemer

    15:00

    Canada/Eastern

    3 parallel sessions
    15:00 - 17:00 EST
    Knight Learning Center 1 & 2

    Look at This! A Design Workshop for Scientists

    You can design great graphics to connect with your audiences! Join Caroline Castro, Creative Director and Cory Keester-O’Mills, Exhibition Developer for a hands-on workshop exploring interpretation theory and best design practices for communicating science with the public. We will learn about the basics of color theory, audience identification, data visualization, and universal design. Experiment, play and test your skills by creating an informational graphic for your community.

    15:00 - 17:00 EST
    Knight Learning Center 3

    SEAFAN/BleachWatch Training

    Recreational, commercial and scientific divers are encouraged to become part of the BleachWatch Observer Network by participating in a training session. Join Taylor Tucker and Lara Bracci of the Florida DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program for a class that includes a short lesson on coral biology, an overview of coral bleaching and disease, a description of the BleachWatch Early Warning Program, and how to properly assess coral condition, record observations and submit reports

    15:00 - 17:00 EST
    Trish and Dan Bell Conference Room

    Teaching and Learning Practices: A Crash Course for Scientists

    Designing effective science outreach is not as easy as it sounds. The most impactful programs strategically integrate teaching skills with an understanding of how people learn science. In this workshop deliver by Analisa Duran, Knight Director of Science Education, you will discover the science of education to improve the education around your science.

    17:00

    Canada/Eastern

    17:00 - 18:30 EST
    5th Floor terrace

    Poster session

    Light refreshments included

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