Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
Atlanta Conference Program
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<strong>Conference</strong> Resources<br />
The following venues have extended special offers for <strong>Atlanta</strong> conference attendees.<br />
Georgia Aquarium<br />
www.georgiaaquarium.org/nsta<br />
An entertaining, intriguing,<br />
and educational experience<br />
for guests of all ages, Georgia<br />
Aquarium is excited to<br />
offer our <strong>Atlanta</strong> attendees a special 10% discount. This discount<br />
is NOT available at the box office; attendees must make an advance<br />
reservation for admission at http://bit.ly/Uz8gXN. Because tickets<br />
for this special offer usually sell out each day, guests are required to<br />
make advance reservations. For a lit of other special offers, please<br />
visit www.nsta.org/conferences/2012ata/specialoffers.aspx. Please note<br />
that sales tax and service charge are NOT included. The Aquarium<br />
is open from Sunday to Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; and Saturday,<br />
9:00 AM–5:00 PM.<br />
Zoo <strong>Atlanta</strong><br />
www.zooatlanta.org<br />
Present your NSTA conference<br />
badge at the Zoo <strong>Atlanta</strong> front gate from November 1 to 4<br />
and receive discounted admission of nearly 25% OFF!<br />
• Adult $15.99 before tax (Normally $20.99)<br />
• Child $11.99 before tax (Normally $15.99)<br />
• Children under 3 are FREE<br />
Don’t miss…<br />
• More than 1,500 animals from around the world.<br />
• The nation’s largest collection of western lowland gorillas.<br />
• Keeper talks and training demos, wildlife shows, petting zoo,<br />
and kid-friendly rides and attractions.<br />
TEACHERS IN GEOSCIENCES<br />
Mississippi State University offers a unique and exciting M.S. degree program through distance<br />
learning— the Teachers in Geosciences (TIG) program. Students who successfully complete this<br />
two-year, 12-course, 36-hour curriculum are awarded an M.S. degree in Geosciences The core<br />
courses in meteorology, geology, hydrology, oceanography, planetary science and environmental<br />
geoscience are taught via the internet. Over 3OO students from across the country and around the<br />
world are enrolled.<br />
<strong>Program</strong> highlights include:<br />
• DVD lectures created by Geoscience faculty<br />
• course materials presented online<br />
• Master of Science degree earned in two years<br />
• little time spent away from home (8-1O days in the field)<br />
• MSU in-state tuition rate offered to all students<br />
Arizona field course<br />
GEOSCIENCES DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS<br />
distance.msstate.edu/geosciences<br />
Mississippi State University is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Prospective<br />
students should check with the Department of Education in their states for local certification policies.<br />
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer.<br />
NSTA <strong>Atlanta</strong> Area <strong>Conference</strong> on Science Education<br />
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