CONFERENCE GUIDE
ITEEA's 73rd Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
March 24- 26, 2011

MEET MINNEAPOLIS

PREPARING THE STEM WORKFORCE: THE NEXT GENERATION

ITEEA President, Gary Wynn, Invites You to Minneapolis

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What do Sven and Ole think about ITEEA coming to Minneapolis?
Video courtesy of Mark Lockhart, Lakeville, MN, and Joel Ellinghuysen, Lewiston, MN.

COUNCIL AND OTHER
PROGRAMMING

Engineering byDesign™
Conference Program

Teaching Technology and Engineering Showcase Form

  
Council for Supervison and Leadership Conference Program

  
Council on Technology Teacher Education Conference Program

  
Technology Education for Children Council Conference Program

  
Technology Education Collegiate Assocation Conference Program

PATT

Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Sessions

Epsilon Pi Tau Conference Program

* Have not yet received the conference program for this group.

Dr. Rich Feller

Program Excellence General Session

Thursday, March 24, 2011
9:00am-10:50am
Location: Convention Center
Featured Speaker: Dr. Rich Feller

Description: One of the top counseling and career development professionals in the country, Dr. Rich Feller, will be the Program Excellence General Session Speaker at the March, 2011 International Conference to be held in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Feller is an internationally known educator who is particularly well versed in topics such as the Minneapolis Conference Theme, “Preparing the STEM Workforce: The Next Generation.” His extensive work in career development has resulted in over 70 publications, seats on various Boards of Directors and editorial boards, hundreds of professional presentations and workshops, and countless committees and other services activities. At the ITEEA General Session, he will address the 21st Century Workforce and how technology and engineering teachers can play a major role in shaping the workforce of the future, new basics for the next generation, and the sustainable workforce and environment.

Susan Lim

International Luncheon

Thursday, March 24, 2011
12:00pm-1:50pm
Location: Hyatt Regency MN
Cost $35; ticket required
Featured Speaker: Susan Lim

Description: Susan Lim is a lecturer with the Natural Sciences and Science Education academic group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. She has been with the institution since 2007 teaching Design and Technology related courses for pre-service and in-service teachers. Prior to this, she has worked as a teacher and Head of Department in the Secondary Schools for over 10 years. Her research interests include design education, curriculum design, learning technologies and pedagogical practices. Currently, she is involved in a publication for the pre-service programme for D&T education. As a management committee member of Design and Technology Educators Society, Singapore, she is also involved in organising the Annual D&T conference and other professional activities for teachers.

TBD

FTE Spirit of Excellence Breakfast

Friday, March 25, 2011
7:00am-8:45am
Location: Hyatt Regency MN
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speaker: TBD

Description: This breakfast is a celebration of excellence and recognition of outstanding individuals who are destined to become the next generation of leaders in the profession. The main presenter will be TBD who will speak on the topic of "Excellence" from his perspective as a national leader with considerable experience in our profession.

Joseph "Jay" Zwischenberger

Teacher Excellence General Session

Friday, March 25, 2011
9:00am-10:50am
Location: Convention Center
Featured Speaker: Joseph "Jay" Zwischenberger

Description: Named the Johnston-Wright Professor and Chairman of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Surgery in May 2007, Dr. Zwischenberger leads a department of more than 120 surgeons, scientists and residents and is supported by nearly 160 staff members. He is also the director of the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. Dr. Zwischenberger began his career at the University of Kentucky, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1974 and a medical degree at UK College of Medicine in 1977.  Dr. Zwischenberger completed his General Surgery residency and Cardiothoracic Surgery residency at the University of Michigan. He also completed a Cardiac Surgery fellowship at the National Institutes of Health and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation/Critical Care training from the University of Michigan. Prior to returning to the University of Kentucky, Dr. Zwischenberger was a faculty member at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). His research interests are largely focused on the development of the artificial lung and he holds two patents in relation to its development.

EPT Breakfast

Saturday, March 26, 2011
7:00am – 8:45pm
Location: Hyatt Regency MN
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speakers: TBD

Description: This function of ITEEA's official honor society is open to all conference participants.

ITEEA Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 26, 2011
12:00pm – 1:50pm
Location: Hyatt Regency MN
Cost: $35; ticket required

Description: Expect to make new friends, learn who are considered current and future leaders, and position yourself for being in the know when it comes to helping your colleagues adjust their programs in the right direction. Meet the new President. Learn about the new strategic directions for the field. Network with your fellow leaders. Celebrate excellence. Most of all, have a good time!

COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH

A complimentary lunch will be offered to all registered conference attendees on Friday, March 26, from 11:30am-1:00pm. Lunch is generously sponsored by Pitsco. Lego Educational Division, and Hearlihy.

ITEEA Program Chair
Ken Starkman

Advertising/Sponsorship/Exhibit Opporrtunities:
Maureen Wiley, 703-860-5028;
mwiley@iteea.org

Meeting space/Hospitality Requests
Susan Perry, 703-960-6600;
susan@perry-group.com

Membership
Maureen Wiley, 703-860-5028;
mwiley@iteea.org