2016 Conference Schedule

2016 C-STEM Conference main page with detailed information for breakout sessions

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Time	Event	Location
8:00am-8:30am	Registration and Coffee	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
8:30am-8:40am	Welcome and Introductions	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director, UC Davis Dr. Jennifer S Curtis, Dean of the College of Engineering, UC Davis
8:40am-9:30am	Plenary Addresses: Closing Math Achievement Gap and C-STEM Train-the-Trainer Program	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Moderator: Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director, UC Davis Speaker: Susan Johnston, Physics, Math, and Engineering Teacher and Science Department Chair, Livermore High School, Livermore Joint Unified School District Speaker: Doug Obrigawitch, Math Teacher and Math Department Chair, Manteca High School, Manteca Unified School District
9:30am-9:55am	Award Presentation: C-STEM Teacher of the Year, C-STEM Administrator of the Year, C-STEM School of the Year	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
	Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Mullin, C-STEM Program Manager Dr. Harry H. Cheng, Professor and C-STEM Center Director, UC Davis Dr. Jennifer S Curtis, Dean of the College of Engineering, UC Davis Dr. Thomas Adams, Deputy Superintendent on Instruction and Learning Support Branch, California Department of Education Mr. Bill Dodd, California State Assemblymember
9:55am-10:10am	Coffee Break	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
10:10am-11:10am	Breakout Session 1	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C & Alumni Center
	A. C-STEM Train-the-Trainer Program: District and County-wide, and Regional Implementation Chair: Dr. Thomas Adams, Deputy Superintendent on Instruction and Learning Support Branch, California Department of Education Presenters: Doug Obrigawitch, Teacher and Department Chair, Manteca HS, Manteca USD Leslie Siebernagle,Curriculum Supervisor, Northwest Local School District, Ohio John Dahlgren, Chair of Computer Science, Sustainable Technologies and Engineering,Butte Community College	Ballroom A
	B. Digital Media and Language Arts: Integrate Writing and Art into STEM Education and C-STEM RoboPlay Video Competition Chair: Dr. Michele Andersen, STEAM Coordinator, Vallejo USD Presenters: Shauna Hawes, Teacher, Valley View MS, Mt. Diablo USD Gavin Williams,Teacher, Luther Burbank HS, Sacramento City USD Eric Andal, STEAM Content Specialist, Vallejo USD	Ballroom B
	C-1. Algebra 1 and Integrated Math 1 with Computing and Robotics: Open the Gate for STEM Careers Chair: Mikala Rahn, President, Public Works Presenters: Clay Dagler, Teacher, Luther Burbank HS, Sacramento City USD Jennylyn Sterling , Teacher, Rodriguez HS, Fairfield-Suisun USD Susan Johnston, Teacher, Livermore HS, Livermore JUSD	Ballroom C
	D-1. Middle School Math: Enhancing CCSS through C-STEM Chair: Rosalind Hines, Principal, Hogan MS, Vallejo City USD Presenters: Brian Speck, Teacher, Jepson MS, Vacaville USD Jennifer Pirondini , Teacher, Golden West MS, Travis USD Jeremy Waddell, Teacher, Granite Oaks MS, Rocklin USD	Conference Room A
	E. Elementary School Math: Learning Early Math Concepts through C-STEM Chair: Mary Betty Stevenson, Executive Director, UC Davis CaTeach Presenters: Zane Miller, Teacher, St Catherine of Siena School Timothy Keys, Teacher, Pine Grove STEM Magnet School, Amador County USD Trecia Ogino, Teacher, Elkhorn Village Elementary School, Washington USD Sarah Melanephy, Teacher, Rodriguez HS, Fairfield-Suisun USD	Conference Room B
	F. RoboBlockly: Hands-on Experience for the Absolute Beginners on how to Engage Students in Computing, Robotics and Math Trainers: Kayce Mastrup, UC Davis Naomi Bahr, Teacher, Luther Burbank HS, Sacramento City USD	Alumni Center Alpha Gamma Rho
11:10am – 11:25am	Coffee Break	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby
11:25am – 12:25pm	Breakout Session 2	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C & Alumni Center
	G. C-STEM Day with RoboPlay Challenge Competition Chair: Merry Kim, C-STEM Day Coordinator in Orange County, CTE Director, Irvine Valley College Presenters: Greg Murray, Teacher, Hogan Middle School, Vallejo City USD Margaret Elliott, Teacher, Foothill MS, Mt Diablo USD Tammy Lee and her students, American Canyon MS, Napa USD Ibeth Jaime Aguilar, Teacher, Northwood HS, Irvine USD	Ballroom A
	H. The Science Connection: C-STEM and NGSS Chair: Deb Bruns, C-STEM CaMSP C-STEM+ Project Director Presenters: Mafe Aguilar, Teacher, California Middle Schoo, Sacramento City usd Michael Darr, Teacher, MLK Jr. K-8, Sacramento City USD	Ballroom B
	C-2. Algebra 1 and Integrated Math 1 with Computing and Robotics: Open the Gate for STEM Careers Chair: Monique McWayne, STEM Administrator,California Department of Education Presenters: Doug Obrigawitch, Teacher,, Manteca HS, Manteca USD Stephen Mason, Teacher, Hillcrest HS, Alvord USD Kirsten Tomko, Teacher, Armijo HS, Fairfield-Suisun USD Anthony Nanfito, Teacher, Armijo HS, Fairfield-Suisun USD	Ballroom C
	I. Introductory ICT Pathway: Kindling Students Passion for Computing! Chair: Dr. Ronda DaRosa, Deputy Superintendent on Education Service, Yolo County Office of Education Presenters: Trecia Ogino, Teacher, Elkhorn Village Elementary, Washington USD Rae Anne Crandall, Teacher, Los Cerros MS, San Ramon Valley USD Alison Wildy, Teacher, Diablo Vista MS, San Ramon Valley USD	Conference Room A
	J. Outside the Classroom: Integrating C-STEM in After School Program Chair: Susan Nader, Principal, Cambridge Elementary School, Travis USD Presenters: Francesca Reinhard, Teacher, Smedberg MS, Elk Grove USD Roxann Burns, Teacher, Kimme Academy, Vacaville USD Mark and Joanne Perra , volunteers; Dan Belsky and Zelda Allison, Teachers, Roosevelt MS, Oakland USD Cynthia Davis- Bognar, Teacher, Center Elementary, Travis USD	Conference Room B
	K. Hands-on C-STEM Robotics and Curriculum Experience for the Absolute Beginners Trainers: Clay Dagler, Teacher, Luther Burbank HS, Sacramento City USD Brian Speck, Teacher, Jepson MS, Vacaville USD	Alumni Center Alpha Gamma Rho
12:25-1:25pm	Lunch Keynote Speech: STEM and Global Education Speaker: Dr. Ronda DaRosa, Deputy Superintendent, Yolo County Office of Education	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
1:25-1:50pm	Subject-Based Group Networking, Dr. Jennifer Mullin and C-STEM Teacher Leaders Networking Groups: Elementary School Math; Middle School Math; High School Math; Science; CTE; Administration	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C
2:00-3:00pm	Breakout Session 3	UC Davis Conference Center Ballroom A, B, C & Alumni Center
	L. Summer Program: Girls In Robotic Leadership (GIRL) Camps, and Extended-Year or Summer School Programs and Summer Camps Chair: Sue Brothers, Assistant Superintendent on Education Service, Travis Unified School District Presenters: Muntaha Samad, GIRL Camp California Head Coach, UC Davis Emily Anderson, Assistant Director of Public Programs, Powerhouse Science Center Malaysia Hilliard and Katrina Cole, Students, American Canyon HS, Napa USD Shawna O’Hara, Teacher, Travis Elementary, Travis USD Roxanne Burns, Teacher, Kimme Academy, Vacaville USD	Ballroom A
	D-2. Middle School Math: Enhancing CCSS through C-STEM Chair: Brent Malicote. Director, Standards Support Office, California Department of Education Presenters: Zane Miller, Teacher, St Catherine of Siena School Lauren Arthofer, Teacher, Douglass MS, Woodland JUSD Leslie Siebernagle, Curriculum Supervisor, Northwest Local School District, Ohio	Ballroom B
	M. Advanced ICT Pathway: Expanding Students Expertise Chair: Dennis Foster, Vice Principal, Rodriguez HS, Fairfield-Suisun USD Presenters: Kim Stowell, Teacher, Albert Einstein MS, Sacramento City USD Kenny Snell, Teacher, La Quinta HS, Desert Sands USD DuBarrie Fagout, Teacher, River City HS, Washington USD Paul Akuna, Teacher, Franklin HS, Elk Grove USD	Ballroom C
	N. Integrated Math 2 & 3: Integrating Computing and Robotics into Advanced High School Math Chair: Clark Bryant, Associate Superintendent on Education Service, Davis Joint Unified School District Presenters: Naomi Bahr, Teacher, Luther Burbank HS, Sacramento City USD Mike Challender, Teacher, Winters HS, Winters JUSD Melissa Hale, Teacher, Cosumnes Oaks HS, Elk Grove USD	Conference Room A
	O. Tools/Strategies for C-STEM Classroom Instruction, Management and Assessment Chair: Christina Morace, C-STEM CaMSP PRISM Project Director Presenters: Francesca Reinhard, Teacher, Smedberg MS, Elk Grove USD Thomas Pisarek,Teacher, CA Jacobs MS, Dixon USD Alison Wildy, Teacher, Diablo Vista MS, San Ramon Valley USD Alex Diaz, Teacher, Green Valley MS, Fairfield-Suisun USD Jada Saul, Teacher, Glen Edwards MS, Western Placer USD	Conference Room B
3:00-3:30pm	Networking and Raffle for two Linkbots Raffle Announcer: Michaela Byrd, Administrative Assistant, UC Davis C-STEM Center	UC Davis Conference Center Lobby