Physical science

The College of Education and the College of Science & Mathematics co-hosted the annual Georgia Science Teachers Association E.L.I.P.S.E. Conference Jan.

We have to be emotionally open and prepared to learn. All educators need ideas to support the bright young minds of the children attending schools in our area," Dr. Students majoring in education at both Brenau and UNG also gain ideas on how to incorporate science phenomena into the classroom. Now, the collaboration between UNG, Brenau University and the GTSA provided teachers in Northeast Georgia with current physical science teaching ideas. "The conference has provided excellent professional development for science teachers in the north Georgia region, with about 400 teachers participating since it began." We have to make a meaningful connection. After attending the 2014 GTSA conference and noticing a low number of north Georgia educators, Lock contacted UNG faculty member Conference, and the conferences that followed it. David Osmond](https://ung.edu/middle-grades-secondary-science-education/faculty-staff-bio/david-osmond.php), UNG associate professor of science education and E.L.I.P.S.E. committee used the event to build a pipeline of educators working together, building relationships, and exchanging information. Sharma, now an emeritus professor, was strategic in arranging the first E.L.I.P.S.E. "I saw my students learn how other educators demonstrate their flexibility in facilitating a lot of activities.