Please identify a session(s) you are interested in making a presentation and email your completed Presenter Abstract Submission Form (form located under Call for Abstracts tab on left bar) to the session chair listed for your chosen session. NOTE: The sessions highlighted in YELLOW indicate all presenters for that particular session have been identified so please choose a session not highlighted.
General Audience Track
Session #GN1 - Robotics Programs for K-12 (Session Chair: Velda Morris, Philadelphia BEST, Contact: vmorris@philasd.org)
Session #GN2 - Why BEST and Why Now? (Speaker: Dr. George Blanks, BEST Executive Director, Contact:blankgw@auburn.edu
Teacher Track
Session #TR1 - The 42 Days of BEST: Planning Your Work and Working Your Plan (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Session #TR2 - Elements of a Successful BEST Team (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Session #TR3 - Keys to Winning: Strategies for the BEST Award (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Session #TR4 - Problem-Solving with the Engineering Design Process (EDP) (Session Chair: Bob Boyle, Wiregrass BEST, Contact: robert.boyle@us.michelin.com)
Session #TR5 - Curriculum Integration Session (Session Chair: Kathy Geise, Rocky Mountain BEST, Contact: kmgeise@gmail.com)
Session #TR6 - Building a BEST “Community” (Session Chair: Robin Fenton, Jubilee BEST)
Technical Track
Session #TC1 - Understanding How to Use the VEX Equipment Kit (Session Chair: Larry Gewax, Dallas BEST, Contact:gewax@ti.com )
Session #TC2 - Technical Topics for Hubs (Session Chair: Larry Gewax, Dallas BEST, Contact:gewax@ti.com )
Session #TC3 - "Understanding the Robot Design and Construction Process (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Hub Track
Session #HB1 - Developing Effective Training Programs (Session Chair: Eric Heiselt, Bulldog BEST Contact: nericheiselt@bagley.msstate.edu)
Session #HB2 - Fundraising Strategies and Resources for Hubs (Session Chair: George Blanks, War Eagle BEST, Contact: blankgw@auburn.edu )
Session #HB3 - Effective Hub Management (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Session #HB4 - Awards and Judging (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, War Eagle Best, Contact: rhalpin@auburn.edu)
Session #HB5 - Best Practices – Hub Effectiveness and Efficiency (Session Chair: Dr. Mike Bright, Wolverine BEST, Contact: mwbright@gcc.edu)
“Best Practices” Poster Session
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
In an informal atmosphere during the Exhibitor’s Showcase/Wine & Cheese Reception, teachers and hub personnel will exhibit posters of a “best practice” for their team or hub. (Session Chair: Regina Halpin, Program Chair, BEST National Conference,rhalpin@auburn.edu)