2023

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2023, What are phenomena, and how do they work with the new TEKS in science? Science Teachers Association of Texas: 2023 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Houston, TX. Friday, November 10th: 08:00-09:00.

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2023, Three-Dimensional Explorations of Phenomena. 128th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of New York State , Syracuse, NY. Saturday, November 4th: 12:00-13:00.

Smith, J.B., and S.E. Cates, 2023, What is a Phenomenon Anyway? National Science Teaching Association Conference, Kansas City, MO. Saturday, October 28th: 10:40-11:40.

Abbott, R., S.E. Cates, and L. Litz, 2023, Assessment of Sensemaking Through the Crosscutting Concepts. National Science Teaching Association Conference, Kansas City, MO. Thursday, October 26th: 15:40-16:40.

Abbott, R., K. Astle, S.E. Cates, and L. Litz, 2023, Sensemaking and the Crosscutting Concepts Conference Course Kick-Off. National Science Teaching Association Conference, Kansas City, MO. Thursday, October 26th: 08:00-09:00.

Smith, J.B.*, and S.E. Cates, 2023, Using Next Generation Science Standard Performance Expectation 5-PS1-3 as a vehicle for basic rock and mineral identification. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 55(6): doi: 10.1130/abs/2023AM-393898.

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2023, Using Phenomena to Address the New STEELS Standards. The Wonder of Science: Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. Sunday, October 8th: 15:00-16:45.

Smith J.B., 2023, What is a Phenomenon Anyway? National Science Teaching Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. Thursday, March 23rd: 13:00-14:00.

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2023, What is a phenomenon and what does it have to do with the new STEELS standards? Invited Seminar: Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association. March 9th: 19:00-20:00.

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2023, What is a Phenomenon Anyway? How to Read and Use the New Indiana Science Standards. HASTI/ICTM Joint Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Sunday, February 12th: 13:00-13:45.

2022

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2022, What is a Phenomenon Anyway? How to Read and Use the New Pennsylvania Science Standards. Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA. Monday, October 3rd: 14:30-16:00.

Cates, S.E., and J.B. Smith, 2022, What is a Phenomenon Anyway? National Science Teaching Association National Conference, Chicago, IL. Thursday, July 21st: 15:40-16:40.

Cates, S.E., C. Krenek, and S. Wachowski, 2022, A Holistic Approach to Building Community. National Science Teaching Association National Conference, Chicago, IL. Thursday, July 21st: 09:40-10:40.

2021

Smith J.B., 2021, Using Place-Based Phenomena to Focus Student-Centered Activities Aligned to Three-Dimensional Science Standards. Invited Keynote Presentation for the 2021 Idaho Super Conference: Hook 'Em for a Lifetime of Learning! Thursday, August 5th.

Suzuki, K.M., and J.B. Smith*, 2021, Sand or Silt at the Desert of Maine: A Student-Centered Project Aligned to Next Generation Science Standard Performance Expectation 5-PS1-3. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 53(6): doi: 10.1130/abs/2021AM-369932.

Cates, S.E.*, and J.B. Smith, 2021, A simplified student-centered lesson model for phenomenon-focused classroom activities aligned to three-dimensional science standards. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 53(6): doi: 10.1130/abs/2021AM-370804.

Heestand, M.J., J.B. Smith*, and D.E. Perkins, 2021, The Desert of Maine: A Small “Dust Bowl” in Freeport. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 53(1): doi: 10.1130/abs/2021NE-361908.

Smith, J.B.*, and S.E. Cates, 2021, Volcanoes of the Connecticut Valley: A Student-Centered, Phenomenon-Focused Exploration of Extensional Tectonics. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 53(1): doi: 10.1130/abs/2021NE-361794.

2019

Cates, S.E., 2019, DIGing into Scientific Literacy with Phenomena. National Science Teaching Association Area Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Saturday, October 26th: 08:00-09:00.

Galaviz, S., and S.E. Cates, 2019, Engaging the Whole Family in STEM: Leveraging the Influence of the Home Toward STEM Interests, Aspirations, and Identity. National Science Teaching Association Area Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. Friday, October 25th: 14:00-15:00.

Smith J.B., 2019, Investigative Phenomena for Classroom Performances Aligned to Three-Dimensional Science Standards. Invited Presentation, Vermont Science Teaching Association Science for All Learners Conference. Fairlee, VT. Thursday, October 24th: 13:20-14:35.

Smith, J.B.*, A.E. Gilliam, E. Call, and K.L. Swenson, 2019, Phenomenon Quests™: Field trip-Based Immersive Experiences to Communicate Core Idea Content Using Three-Dimensional Standards. Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs 51(4): doi: 10.1130/abs/2019CD-329606.

*Indicates speaker on published conference abstracts.