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MESTA conference Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

Dr. Peter Kang, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota Will be a Session Presenter at the MESTA Conference

MESTA is excited to welcome Dr. Peter Kang, associate professor at the University of Minnesota, as a session presenter for the February 2 Minnesota Earth Science Teachers’ Association Conference.  Dr. Kang will address the basics of groundwater and why a better understanding of groundwater systems is needed. This in-person conference will feature Dr Kang along with three additional concurrent sessions, a keynote speaker, and a pre-conference evening social event.

Go to https://www.mnearthscience.org to register now for the Friday February 2, 2024 Minnesota Earth Science Teachers' Association conference and to view complete session descriptions.

Our Keynote Speaker is Travis Novitsky, Nature and Wildlife Photographer and Park Manager of Grand Portage State Park. Friday’s sessions feature Leanna Bender, Ph.D. student at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Julie Lucas of MiningMinnesota, Dr. Peter Kang of the University of Minnesota, and Stephanie Erickson, Ph.D Candidate, University of Minnesota.

Thursday’s pre-conference evening includes a presentation at the Como Planetarium, highlighting the upcoming April total solar eclipse and the relationships various cultures have with the night sky.

Take this opportunity to connect and reconnect with your colleagues from across the state and enjoy the day learning with other Earth science enthusiasts.  Breakfast, lunch, door prizes, and classroom resources are included with your registration.

Register early as staff development funds may be limited at your workplace.  You may find more information and register at https://www.mnearthscience.org/2024-mesta-conference.html

Looking forward to seeing you on February 2, 2024.

Thanks,