WSST Conference 2025

WSST Conference 2025

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7:00am CDT

Registration Registration Desk

8:00am CDT

Cultivating Future Scientists: A Growing Beyond Earth Classroom Experience HutchinsonKathy Biernat Who's Baby Luna's Father? Using DNA Fingerprinting to Solve a Mystery Anna MErika Fong • Molly Wallace • MiniOne Systems Quantum Physics activities for Chemistry HeriettaJamie Lauer Unearthing Fossil Discoveries: Engaging Students with Interactive Science Notebooking and a Fossil Museum Project DixieSarah Ludwig 3D Science Education for a Sustainable World ThistleStephanie Ruder Science That Speaks to Everyone: Practical Support for Multilingual Classrooms Lake PoyganShane Cullian • Chelsea Miller Workshop: Evolution for Middle School Educators EvelynKathy Van Hoeck • The Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science Workshop: Integrating Engineering, Electronics, and Coding into Your Science Labs BF CarterIsabel Mendiola • Peter Haydock • Gearbox Labs Workshop: Making the Most of Mystery Science John LynchDave Bergerson • Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Workshop: Cultivating a Sustainable Future: A Multifaceted Approach to Agriculture LefevreKelly Kramer • Nourish the Future/Wausau School District FT9: Breakfast on the Farm

9:00am CDT

The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy Anna MErika Fong • MiniOne Systems Workshop: Hands-on genetics labs for middle school learners and general bio DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio People and the Biosphere: Hands-on Activities for Environmental Science HutchinsonStephanie Ruder Teaching Challenged Topics in Science ThistleKevin Anderson Science Intern HeriettaJamie Lauer Multidimensional Assessment for English Learners and Developing Readers Lake PoyganLinda Malkin • Sara Krauskopf • Laura Wright FT11: EAA Museum Tour & Wittmann Airport Control Tower Tour

9:45am CDT

FT10: UWO - ERIC Lab

10:00am CDT

Workshop: Sickle Cell Genetics: Using gel electrophoresis to investigate inheritance DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio The Power of Integrating Literacy and Science HeriettaCassandra Kauppi • Chrissy Fischer • Amplify Workshop: Don't Believe Everything You Believe EvelynKathy Van Hoeck • Generation Skeptics Makerspace Connections in Science HutchinsonDennis Rockhill • Chad Janowski • Lisa Olsen • Joy Louthain Teaching with Storylines in Science ThistleKristin Michalski • Kevin Anderson • Sarah Ludwig Realistic Options for Adapting Existing Storylines Lake PoyganSara Krauskopf Workshop: Hands-On Environmental Spectroscopy with NASA’s STELLA Q2 John LynchCraig Kohn • Waterford Union High School Workshop: “Green” Careers Education and Science Class: A Mutually Beneficial Connection BF CarterNicole Filizetti • LEAF K-12 Forestry Education Program / Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education Workshop: The Science Of Climate Change: Exploring Changing Wildfire Patterns with HHMI Biointeractive Resources Anna MAmy Fassler • HHMI Workshop: Modeling Instruction in High School Science LefevreScott Hertting • Neenah High School

11:00am CDT

Workshop: Exploring Mendelian Inheritance with Labradoodle Genetics DixieKristin Hennessy-McDonald • miniPCR bio Literacy and Science - ACT 20 and beyond; Why do we need dedicated time for science? ThistleKevin Anderson • Ryan King • Erica Yoss • Meridith Falkavage • Sarah Blechacz Science Library: Another Look at Literacy HeriettaMissi Schall I'm Board HutchinsonJared Schroeder Workshop: Context for Your Content – Civil Engineering Technology EvelynRandall Way • Richard Schneider • Madison College Wisconsin Institute of Next Generation Science (WINGS): Recharging your Passion and Pedagogy Lake PoyganDennis Rohr • Jamie Groark • Chad Janowski

12:30pm CDT

Lunch Keynote: Jesse Wilcox, Ph.DJesse Wilcox

1:15pm CDT

FT12: EAA Museum Tour & Redbird Flight Sims FT13: EAA Museum - RC Build & Fly

2:00pm CDT

AP Biology Collaborative Discussion: Building Confidence in AP Biology Lake PoyganKathleen Abraham Swallows, Swifts, & 2nd Graders HeriettaGreg Bisbee • Ann Mass Elementary Leadership Problems of Practice ThistleDave Bergerson • Kevin Anderson • Ryan King The Land of Fire and Ice Meets the Land of Opportunity: A Scientific Exchange HutchinsonSherri Woelffer • Val Nickels Workshop: Science Education Tech Slam BF CarterSarah Klingbile • Seymour Community High School Workshop: Become a Building Energy Detective! EvelynWendy Stelzer • Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program - KEEP Workshop: Buzzing with Knowledge: Bringing Insect Education to Your Classroom LefevreEmilie Parkanzky • Anupreksha Jain • UW-Madison Insect Ambassadors Workshop: A Hands on approach to effectively teaching anatomy using clay on a skeletal model DixieJohn-Paul Theriault • Dana Straw • Anatomy in Clay Learning Systems Workshop: Cross-Cutting Concepts: A Sensemaking Tool John LynchElizabeth Mayenschein • Kim Lemberger • Chad Janowski • Einstein Project Workshop: Engineering Tomorrow: Designing Solutions for Today Anna MKathy Biernat • Ann Viegut • Liz Kysely • LLC • Zanilu Educational Services

2:45pm CDT

FT14: Fifth Ward Brewing FT15: Sturgeon Spirits

3:00pm CDT

Unlocking Protein Dynamics: Understanding Folding and Active sites ThistleMark Arnholt Science Storylining HutchinsonKimberly Garlie Sukkert Workshop: Bright Lights, Bright Minds! Exploring Energy Phenomena in Elementary Classrooms BF CarterLaureanna Raymond-Duvernell • KEEP - Wisconsin's K-12 Energy Education Program Workshop: Growing Connections: Agriculture Pen Pal & Exchange Box Program EvelynTravis Sprague • Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom How to BE an Aerospace Education Member and get Free Stem kits, Lessons, and Flight Lake PoyganMichael A. Bero Building Student Capacity to Discuss Science HeriettaLeah Aubert • Lisa Pitot • Shelley Petzold • Melissa Wimmler

4:00pm CDT

WSST Town Hall MeetingDennis Rohr

5:30pm CDT

Social: WSST Pre-banquet Social Hour

6:30pm CDT

Social: Milton Pella Banquet