The OAPT is pleased to return to its traditional 3-day in-person conference in 2023! We are looking forward to connecting with new members and welcoming back returning members. Take advantage to (re)connect with educators from across the province at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo from Thursday May 4 until Saturday May 6.



The conference will feature:

• Science in a New Light theme addressing new developments in astronomy and offering a variety of educational workshops geared towards the destreamed science curriculum
• Thursday evening Welcome dinner, followed by a Meet a PI Researcher event
• Friday keynote by Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at Perimeter Institute
• A great selection of workshops from award winning teachers and PI’s world-class outreach team on a variety of science and physics topics, pedagogy, and current events and discoveries
• Meals and snacks provided by Perimeter Institute Black Hole Bistro
• An exhibitor and vendor area with science educational resources and services
• Travel subsidies available for educators living 300+ km away (please click HERE to apply)
• Subsidized accommodations available at WLU King Street Residence, which includes breakfast and parking
• Discounted registration fees for presenters, preservice and new teachers, and retirees
• Friday night optional dinner at a local restaurant followed by social time
• And much more…
  

Early bird registration deadline is March 31, 2023

Click here to visit the OAPT website for more information

A huge thanks to our host:


And our generous sponsors:

Tags: Astronomy, Conference, Destreamed, Modern Physics, Pedagogy, Professional Development