November 12–14, 2009
Diving into the Next Generation of Science
Dive into science at one of Florida's premier beach communities. Embraced by the Atlantic Ocean, New River, and a myriad of scenic inland waterways, Fort Lauderdale is often referred to as the "Venice of America."
The conference headquarters hotels are the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina and the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort and Spa. Conference registration and sessions will be at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, as will the exhibits and the NSTA Science Store. Additional events will be held at the headquarters hotels.
The conference will begin with concurrent sessions on Thursday, November 12, at 8:00 AM, and end on Saturday, November 14, at 12 Noon.
Housing reservations are still being accepted for the Fort Lauderdale conference
Session proposals are no longer being accepted for the Fort Lauderdale conference.
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Click here to browse a preliminary schedule of events.
Click here (PDF) for important security requirements for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center access. Government-issued identification required for admission.
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