15th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference

February 5-7, 2009

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 15th Annual Space Exploration Educators Conference. This website features an FAQ section, proposal packet, and check-list for presenters.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. For all questions related to presenting at SEEC, please call 281-244-2149 or email seec@spacecenter.org.

*SEEC Presenter Proposals are due September 1, 2008. You may email them to seec@spacecenter.org or fax them to 281-283-7724.

2009 SEEC Presenter Proposal Packet (Word doc)

2009 SEEC Presenter Check List (PDF)

FAQ

What should my session focus on?
What type of session should I propose?
What is covered for presenters at SEEC?
What are presenters responsible for?
How do I apply to present?
Do I register for the conference?
What about shipping materials?

What should My session focus on?
The Space Exploration Educators Conference features sessions that encompass all aspects of current and future space exploration. Sessions must also maintain the quality and accuracy of the sessions that have made our conference great. Sessions not focusing on current or future space exploration will not be considered.

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What type of session should I propose?
This conference is known for providing hands-on, ready to implement sessions and sessions that increase knowledge and comfort with space content. We have found that teachers enjoy being actively involved and prefer to have hand-outs, PowerPoint presentations and videos to take back to their classrooms. Therefore, we are looking for sessions that fit this description. SEEC will offer sessions for a variety of grade levels as educators representing grades K-12 will attend. Lecture sessions will not be accepted.

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What's covered for presenters at SEEC?
Space Center Houston will allow up to two presenters per session proposal to receive complimentary admission to all aspects of the conference. This admission includes attending keynotes, sessions, tours, meals, and the social activities. Only presenters listed on the initial proposal are eligible for complementary admission. You must list the lead presenter and co-presenter on the application in order to receive the two complementary presenter admissions. Presenters added after proposal submission may not be eligible for presenter "perks". This includes changing presenters and/or adding additional presenters.

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What are presenters responsible for?
Space Center Houston does not cover the costs of transportation or hotel arrangements for presenters. Many of the hotels do offer discounted rates for conference attendees. Information on hotels will be available by October 13, 2008. When submitting your proposal, please take into consideration the cost of transportation and hotels. Also, all materials, including hand-outs, and technology not listed in the proposal (this includes laptops) are the responsibility of the presenters.

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How do I apply to present?
To submit a proposal for SEEC, please fill out the forms on the website and return them with any additional documents to Space Center Houston no later than September 1, 2008. Don't forget to include resumes and a session outline. You will be notified no later than October 13, 2008 if your proposal has been accepted. Proposals can be submitted to:

Space Center Houston
ATTN: SEEC
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: 281-283-7724
Email: seec@spacecenter.org

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Do I register for the conference?
No, presenters are automatically registered for the conference. If your proposal is selected, you do not need to register. The Education staff will take care of it for you! You will be notified when it is time to choose your sessions.

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What about shipping materials?
You are welcome to ship session materials to Space Center Houston prior to the conference. Please clearly label the outside with your name, the session title and session date/time. Space Center Houston will ship materials back to you if they are properly labeled with an account number.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. For all questions related to presenting at SEEC, please call 281-244-2149 or email seec@spacecenter.org.