Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are designed for staff, volunteers and other professionals from science, environmental, natural history, technology, art, history and other cultural institutions and centers in New England. PDS are designed as professional development opportunities to provide content and teaching resources as well as networking opportunities for professionals in informal education settings. Each PDS is a full day session. The mornings are spent exploring STEM content areas with scientists and policy makers. Afternoon sessions are skill-based, focusing on turning real-life science into exciting, inquiry-based, minds-on, hands-on lessons and activities for K-8 students and teachers based on state frameworks.

Join us on January 24th and February 28th for PDSs in the traditional format of a scientific presentation in the morning and a skill-based afternoon session. March 27th will feature a full day workshop that combines content and skill development throughout the course of the workshop. All three sessions promise to provide an exciting, hands-on professional development opportunity for you and your staff.

Cost: The registration fee for participants is $25 (includes lunch) for each seminar.
A discounted cost of $60 is offered for attending all three sessions.

All three sessions will take place at
Clark University's Higgins University Center in Worcester, MA
(click for directions to the university). Click here for a campus map.

Registration by mail, online form, email or phone is required.

To register online please use our PDS Online Registration Form
(Secure payment through Paypal for online registration)
Please click here for a PDF flyer and printable registration form.
**Please note that Tuesday, March 27th's session is currently FULL**

Tuesday, January 24th
"Biomimicry: Natural Inspirations for Engineering Solutions"
Anamarija Frankic, Assistant Professor, UMASS Boston and Fellow, Biomimicry Institute

"Inquiry, Science and You: How to Successfully Implement Science Practices Into Your Teaching"
Charlene Tuttle, 4th Grade Teacher, Melrose Avenue School, Jamestown RI & Instructor, University of Rhode Island

Tuesday, February 28th
"Engineering Crossroads: Engineering, Design and Science"
David Kazmer, Assistant Dean of Engineering, UMASS Lowell

"Exploring the Design Process with Inquiry-Based Investigations"
Dr. Rudolf Kraus, Assistant Professor, Coordinator for Science Education, Rhode Island College
Dr. Charlie McLaughlin, Coordinator for Technology Education, Rhode Island College

Tuesday, March 27th
"Learning in Museums: Investigating How Visitors Learn in Informal Settings"
Joe E. Heimlich, Professor, Ohio State University, Specialist, Institute for Learning Innovation
Jessica Stickler, Institute for Learning Innovation

For more information please contact: 617-328-1515 or mits@mits.org.

MITS, Inc. (Museum Institute for Teaching Science)
1354 Hancock St. Ste. 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel. 617-328-1515 Fax. 617-328-1516
mits@mits.org