“Igniting Student Interest in Science” – Empower your students with hands-on activities you can blend immediately with your current lessons. Help them see STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as relevant, exciting, and cool! Leave this session with lots of engaging ideas, lessons, and free materials! Our presenter Leesa Hubbard is the Teacher-in-Residence for Sally Ride Science, on loan from the Wilson County Tennessee School District. She is a teacher resource agent for the American Astronomical Society, liaison for the U.S. Space Foundation, and a Messenger Fellow. Learn about all of our ScienceWise courses and 2011-2012 programs. Receive free materials and door prizes galore. The registration fee is $20 and includes a box dinner. Register online or download a registration form to return by mail.