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Join PhET and Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of StarTalk, at the ScIC2 virtual unconference. FREE!

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ScIC2 virtual unconference with Neil deGrasse Tyson

 

Join PhET at the ScIC2 virtual unconference

PhET is excited to join an all-star list of talented speakers and presenters at the second "Science is Cool" virtual unconference - ScIC2 - this coming Thursday, May 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Join 3,000+ of your colleagues to get real, practical advice that you can use in your virtual classroom tomorrow. Our very own Dr. Kathy Perkins, Director of PhET, will be presenting 11:20-11:50 a.m. PT!

Oh, and it's free. Don't miss out!

Remote Control: Get a handle on distance STEM learning
Thursday, May 21, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT
Zoom Virtual Conference
Can't make this time? Register today, and watch the recording.
Full list of speakers and schedule

Fresno Pacific University is offering optional PD credits for $95.

 

And don't miss the special keynote with Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of StarTalk!

 

 

Neil deGrasse Tyson is hosting a live edition of StarTalk: Cosmic Queries with and his comic co-host Chuck Nice.

This keynote event will begin at 9 a.m. PT. Submit your questions to Neil and Chuck and they just might answer it live!

Three ways to ask a question:

Questions are due by Wednesday, May 20.

 

 

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