CONFERENCE GUIDE
ITEEA's 74th Annual Conference
Long Beach, CA
March 15- 17, 2012

CHANGING THE CONVERSATION: IMPROVING P-16 TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

EbD, COUNCIL AND OTHER
PROGRAMMING

Engineering byDesign™
Conference Program

California Industrial and Technology Education Association

Teaching Technology and Engineering Showcase Form

  
Council for Supervision 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

ITest Conference Program

Program Excellence General Session

Thursday, March 15, 2012
9:00am-10:50am
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Featured Speaker: Dr. Don P. Giddens, Dean of the College of Engineering, Georgia Tech

Description: Dr. Giddens, chair of the NAE Committee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages, will address the findings of The Academies as they recommended how to “Change the Conversation” when it comes to technological occupations.

International Luncheon

Thursday, March 15, 2012
12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel
Cost $35; ticket required
Featured Speaker: Dr. Jianjun Gu, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China

Description: Technology Education's Development in Primary and Secondary Schools in China - Jianjun Gu is a professor with the School of Educational Science of Nanjing Normal University in China, where he has taught since 1988. He serves as Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy President of School of Education Science. His area of specialization is Technical Education and Vocational Education, especially General Technology in Chinese high schools. He is the Leader of Experts Group of General High School TCS and compiled General Technology’s teaching material in Chinese high schools. Additionally, Professor Gu serves as an organizer of General Technology teacher training in many Chinese provinces. He has published many books, including Analysis and Implementation Strategy of General Technology in High School, Concepts and Education Practice of Technology on High School New Curriculum. His new book Technology Education Classics is due to be released soon.

FTEE Spirit of Excellence Breakfast

Friday, March 16, 2012
7:00am-8:45am
Location: Renaissance Hotel
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speaker: Dr. Aaron Clark, Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education, North Carolina State University.

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 Aaron Clark, who will speak on the topic of “Excellence” from his perspective as a national leader with considerable experience in our profession. Dr. Clark is Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education and Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Department Chair at North Carolina State University. He has worked in both industry and education at various levels. His teaching specialties are in visual theory, 3-D modeling, technical animation, and STEM-based pedagogy. Research areas include graphics education, game art and design, and scientific/technical visualization. He presents and publishes in both technical/technology education and engineering and has won numerous awards for his research. He has been and continues to be a Principle Investigator on a variety of grants related to technology education and has focused his funded research in areas related to STEM curricula integration. Dr. Clark currently serves as Chair of the Design Graphics Division of ASEE. He has served in various leadership roles in disciplines related to Career and Technical Education. He consults to a variety of businesses, educational agencies, and organizations and is currently working with the global education initiative.

Teacher Excellence General Session

Friday, March16, 2012
9:00am-10:50am
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Featured Speaker: Christine Purcell, SPHR, Technical Human Capital Development, Engineering & Manufacturing Support, Salient Federal Solutions

Description: Christine Purcell is currently employed by Salient Federal Solutions providing process optimization, engineering strategic planning, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and technical workforce development support to the USAF Space and Missiles Systems Center at LAAFB in El Segundo, CA. Christine will be joined by Tom Fitzgerald, Director, Engineering Directorate at the Space and Missile Systems Center, LAAFB, El Segundo, CA. He has over 40 years of operational, engineering, and program management experience with the USAF and has been the System Program Director on several large Air Force aircraft and space programs.

At the ITEEA General Session she will be giving her perspective on the need to promote careers in manufacturing and engineering, and the importance of educators understanding the requirements of employers who are looking to them for the next generation workforce—systems, problem solving, innovation and technical skills are all critical for success in the 21st century.

Christine has over 30 years of experience implementing and supporting technology, people, and process systems in highly technical industries including aerospace, communications, and electronics at corporate clients including The Boeing Company (including Rockwell International and Hughes Aircraft Company), Northrop Grumman Corporation (including TRW), Space Systems Loral, Aerojet and others, with focus on design, engineering analysis, manufacturing, quality, supply base and logistics. She led Department of Labor technical workforce development, manufacturing and supply base programs for the California Space Authority. These programs supported both the current workforce and exposed young people to engineering and manufacturing related careers by working closely with Government, Industry, High Schools, Community Colleges and Universities. Christine has also been an independent contractor to several California school districts and private schools delivering hands-on integrated science supplemental education based on her industry experience.

EPT Breakfast

Saturday, March 17, 2012
7:00am – 8:45pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel
Cost: $25; ticket required
Featured Speakers: EPT Board of Directors

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

TECA Awards Dinner & Closing Ceremony
Friday, March 16, 2012
Location: Westin Hotel
6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $40; ticket required

Description: The Awards Dinner and Closing Ceremony recognizes the winners from the various competitions at the conference, outstanding chapters and members, as well as the accomplishments of TECA during the 2011-12 year.  A buffet dinner will be served before the awards and is included in student conference registration.  Teaching professionals and others are open to attend this special evening.

ITEEA Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 17, 2012
12:00pm – 1:50pm
Location: Renaissance Hotel
Cost: $35; ticket required

Description: Open to all conference participants. 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!

ITEEA Program Chair
Ken Starkman

Advertising/Sponsorship/Exhibit Opportunities:
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