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This year's conference features a great selection of workshops covering various science and physics topics, pedagogy, current events, and discoveries! Join us!
⭐ Highlights ⭐
- Thursday night - join us for the evening trip to Niagara Parks! Enjoy a free bus ride to Niagara. You can explore the park on your own, or you can join us for the Power Station at Night tour
- Friday morning - keynote presentation by Dr. Barak Shoshany, professor of Physics at Brock University, recipient of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Friday evening - wine tour and tasting at Brock's own Cool Climate Oenology Viticulture Institute
- Delicious meals and snacks through Brock Dining Services
- There will also be an exhibitor and vendor area filled with educational resources and services for science lovers.
Take advantage of discounted registration fees for early birds (before April 17), pre-service teachers, and those in the first five years of their teaching careers.
Plus, we’re offering a free option to attend Saturday morning sessions.
Conference Registration - Click Here
Accommodation Registration - Click here
Conference Schedule
Thursday, May 22
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| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Dinner (provided) |
| 7:00 - 10:30 | Optional trip to Niagara Falls (bus free) Optional visit at Niagara Parks: Power Station at Night ($, ticket and bus included) |
Friday, May 23
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| 8:30 am |
Welcome and Tribute to Ernie MacFarland |
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| 9:00 - 9:45 | Keynote: Breaking the Speed of Light Barrier. Dr Barak Shoshany. | ||||||||||||
| 9:45 - 10:00 | Break and Exhibitors | ||||||||||||
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Session A 10:00 - 11:15 |
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| 11:30 - 12:30 pm | Lunch (provided) and Exhibitors | ||||||||||||
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Session B 12:30 - 1:45 |
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Session C 2:00 - 3:15 |
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Session D 3:30 - 4:30 |
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| 4:45-6:00 pm |
Lab/campus tours with Brock Optional Cool Climate and Oenology Viticulture Tour and Wine Tasting ($) - see "Optional" below to register |
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| 6:00 pm - onwards | Dinner (sign up, self pay) |
Saturday, May 24
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Session E 9:00 - 10:00 am |
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| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Break and Exhibitors |
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Session F 10:15 - 11:30 |
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| 11:30 -12:00 pm |
Conference Debrief Everyone Welcome! |
Click here for Session Descriptions.
Registration Fee
Full conference (Thursday - Saturday):
- includes Thursday dinner & Friday lunch
- You must be a current member of the OAPT to register for the conference.
- Early bird rate (register before April 17): $150
- After April 17th: $180
- Pre-service/First 5 years teacher: $100
- Retired teachers: $150
- Note: If your OAPT membership has expired, please renew it here before proceeding.
Saturday ONLY (Sessions E and F only):
⭐ SPECIAL OFFER ⭐: Free for everyone (non-OAPT members welcome)
If you are not yet an OAPT member and want to attend the full conference, annual memberships can be purchased here for $25. This membership unlocks the ability to register for the full conference. OAPT Members also get access to content including our newsletter which regularly features teaching strategies and ideas.
Optional (e.g. extra trips not included in registration fee)
Thursday Night: Tour at Niagara Parks: Power Station at Night
$33 (tax and bus included)
Friday Night: Tour and Wine Tasting at the Cool Climate Oenology Viticulture Institute
$20 (tax included, on campus)
Maximum 25 participants
This event has a separate registration here.
Conference Registration - Click Here
Accommodations
Single room with shared adjoined bathroom on Brock campus (Residence 8).
$64 / night (including tax)
Note registration for accommodations is separate from conference registration.
We will ask for your sharing preferences at the time of booking.
Accommodation Registration - Click here
Meals
Food will be provided for Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast & lunch, and Saturday breakfast. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Please note any food restrictions on the Conference Registration form.
Parking
Campus parking will be available.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
This event has been brought to you Brock University's
Department of Physics and Department of Education.
While You Are In the Area
After the conference ends on Saturday, why not take advantage of being in the Niagara area. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Cuvee Grand Tasting event - May 25
- St Catherines Attractions
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- 13th Street Winery
- St Catherines Farmer's Market (Saturday 7am - 2pm)
- Port Dalhousie Range Lighthouses
- Wineries around St Catherines
- Niagara Falls
*Note that the OAPT has no affiliation with any of these organizations.