The daVinci Project 2008

7 Unique Learning Workshops

Enrich your teaching and classroom activities by incorporating engineering into your curriculum. Plan to attend one of our 7 focused workshops offered at the daVinci Project 2008.

University of Connecticut , Storrs, CT
July 21-25, 2008

“I have never been to a program that covers so much material, yet managed to do so in a very friendly, thought provoking atmosphere.”

Reasons to Attend

1. Tour engineering laboratories, attend seminars, engage in discussions with teachers and professors on cutting edge topics in engineering, science and education.

2. Gain exposure to the range of engineering careers, disciplines and core concepts that will improve your students’ ability to make informed career choices.

3. Participants will attend a workshop devoted to favorite classroom demos. Teachers are welcome to present their favorite.

4. Learn practical curricula and create engineering projects for the classroom.

5. Networking opportunities with engineers from industry and academia.

6. Collaboration with other teaching professionals interested in bringing engineering to the classroom.

7. Earn up to three (3) continuing education credits (Connecticut teachers).

Registration

The workshop is open to all science, math and technology middle and high school teachers. We encourage districts to send two to three faculty so they can continue conversations about incorporating engineering into their school’s curriculum.

Applications are due by June 27, 2008. You will be notified of your acceptance within two weeks of receipt of the application. Late applications will be considered depending upon availability. Register early, enrollment is limited!