In partnership with: 46TH ANNUAL 14 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESEARCH October 18-21, 2017 SYMPOSIUM October 17-18, 2017 Check daily schedules (starting on page 44) for detailed information. EXHIBIT FAIR: WEDNESDAY 5:00 PM–6:30 PM; THURSDAY 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; FRIDAY 9:00 AM–2:30 PM TIME TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7:30 RESEARCH 8:00 SYMPOSIUM GRADUATE CONCURRENT CONCURRENT CONCURRENT 8:30 ee360 STATE STUDENT/EARLY CAREER SESSIONS SESSIONS SESSIONS 9:00 LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP BREAKFAST 8:30–10:00 8:30–10:00 8:30–10:00 9:30 8:30–4:30 7:30–9:00 10:00 30 MINUTE 30 MINUTE 30 MINUTE RESEARCH RESEARCH COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK COFFEE BREAK SYMPOSIUM 10:30 SYMPOSIUM CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONCURRENT SESSIONS CONCURRENT 10:30–11:10 10:30–11:10 SESSIONS 9:00–4:00 9:00–5:00 11:00 10:30–12:00 WORKSHOPS 11:30 KEYNOTE KEYNOTE (Full day, morning, Carmen Guerrero Pérez Climate Change, and afternoon) Education, and Hope 12:00 11:30–12:30 11:30–12:30 AWARDS FIELD TRIPS LUNCHEON 12:30 EXHIBIT LUNCHEON LUNCH (on your own) (Start and end Poster Sessions, 12:00–2:30 times vary) 12:30–2:15 1:00 Affiliates’ Welcome, Silent Auction, and Raffle eePRO GROUP PLENARY PANEL 1:30 WORKSHOP/ 12:30–2:00 MEETINGS RESEARCH 1:00–2:00 30 UNDER 30: Young Leaders 2:00 SYMPOSIUM Making a Difference LUNCH CONCURRENT CONCURRENT 2:30 SESSIONS SESSIONS 12:00–1:30 3:00 2:15–3:45 2:15–3:45 3:30 4:00 RESEARCH CONCURRENT CONCURRENT SESSIONS SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS 4:00–4:40 4:30 RECEPTION 4:00–5:30 5:00 4:00–6:00 OPENING MEETINGS RECEPTION 5:00–6:00 5:30 Exhibits, Share Fair, FILM SCREENING: and Authors’ Corner How Lizards Find Their 6:00 5:00–6:30 Way Home 5:30-6:45 6:30 OPENING CEREMONY 7:00 6:30–8:30 RUM RUN ANNUAL GALA 7:00-10:30 AND AUCTION 7:30 KEYNOTE 7:00-9:30 Jane Goodall 8:00 8:30 In partnership with: Please note that this program was written before Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico with devastating impacts, forcing us to cancel the conference and turn our attention to supporting our colleagues at Para la Naturaleza and across the island. We have left the program intact as a matter of record, recognizing that it fails to reflect our collective heartache for the people and places of Puerto Rico. On behalf of the board, staff, and conference planning team, welcome to the 46th Annual NAAEE Conference. We’re thrilled you could be here and hope you enjoy everything the conference and Puerto Rico have to offer. This year’s theme, Imagine a World, builds on more than four decades of work to think creatively and collectively about how we can create a more sustainable future. We are also glad to be here now to help support our friends and the people of Puerto Rico, after the devastation left by Hurricane Irma. As you know, many parts of the island were hit hard by high winds and flooding, and power is still being restored to some parts of the island. We have been so heartened by the resilience and spirit we’ve seen in all of our partners here. And we hope that the conference will contribute positively to the island’s recovery. (Please see page 6 for ideas about how you can help.) This program is designed to help you navigate the conference and find the workshops, field trips, poster sessions, symposia, keynotes, and other presentations that best meet your needs and interests. You can also get the NAAEE 2017 conference app on your mobile device: download “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub” from your app store and then search for NAAEE. If you have questions about the program or anything else, please see one of the many volunteers, wearing the bright NAAEE t-shirts, or come to the registration area for personal assistance. Here are some highlights of the week: • The welcome reception, including the Share Fair, Authors’ Corner, and the start of our Exhibit Fair, is the prelude to an exciting opening night featuring Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace (Wednesday) • Our annual Research Symposium, highlighting current research in the field (Tuesday and Wednesday) 2 Out of difficulties grow miracles. —Jean de la Breyere • The Exhibit Fair, showcasing new resources and programs in environmental education. We’ll celebrate with a buffet luncheon on Thursday, which will also include the Affiliates’ Welcome and the conference poster presentations • Plenary sessions with Carmen Guerrero Pérez, Director of the Caribbean Environmental Protection Division of the US Environmental Protection Agency (Thursday), and an outstanding panel of presenters speaking on Climate Change, Education, and Hope (Friday) • Networking at eePRO Group brown bag meetings (Friday lunch) where you can focus on the issues you care about most • Our annual gala and auction on Friday evening, at the incredible El Cuartel de Ballajá, an infantry barracks building completed in 1864 • NAAEE’s annual business meeting on Saturday morning, where you can learn more about the Association and have a chance to provide input • An Awards Luncheon featuring the presentation of the Jeske Award, NAAEE’s highest honor, and an inspiring panel of young leaders selected from NAAEE’s “EE 30 Under 30” program Thanks to everyone who has made this conference possible—our committee chairs, the NAAEE board, Advisory Council, and staff, our amazing Affiliate network, hundreds of volunteers, our funders, and so many other supporters. Para la Naturaleza has been an incredible host and partner, and we especially appreciate the dedicated work of our conference co-chairs, Therel Santos-Díaz and Elizabeth Padilla Rodriguez. A final thank you goes to all of you for attending—we know it’s a big commitment. We hope you develop long-lasting personal and professional relationships and a chance to engage in many meaningful conversations throughout the week. When you bring a committed group together, magic happens—and we are looking forward to creating that magic together in San Juan! With warm regards from your conference leadership team: Charlotte Clark Judy Braus Christiane Maertens Lori Mann President Executive Director Deputy Director Conference Manager 3 In partnership with: Tenga en cuenta que este programa fue escrito antes de que el huracán María golpeó Puerto Rico con devastadores impactos, obligándonos a cancelar la conferencia y volviendo nuestra atención a apoyar nuestros compañeros en Para la Naturaleza y en toda la isla. Hemos dejado el programa intacto como cuestión de registro, reconociendo que no refleja nuestro dolor colectivo por las personas y lugares de Puerto Rico. A nombre de nuestra junta de directores, nuestro equipo de trabajo y el comité organizador de nuestra conferencia, les doy la bienvenida a la edición número 46 de la Conferencia Anual de la Asociación Nacional Americana para la Educación Ambiental. Nos alegra que estén compartiendo con nosotros y esperamos que disfruten todas las experiencias que la conferencia y Puerto Rico les puedan ofrecer. También, estamos contentos de estar en la isla apoyando a nuestros amigos y a muchas otras personas luego de la devastación que dejó el huracán Irma. Como saben, muchas partes de Puerto Rico fueron golpeadas fuertemente por el viento y las inundaciones y todavía en muchos lugares los servicios de electricidad están siendo restablecidos. Nos inspira la resiliencia y espíritu que hemos visto en todos nuestros compañeros de Puerto Rico. Esperamos que la conferencia contribuya positivamente a la recuperación de sus islas. (Vea página 6 para ideas sobre cómo puedes ayudar). Este año, como resultado de más de cuatro décadas de trabajo y pensamiento creativo y colectivo- sobre cómo podemos crear un mundo más sustentable- nuestra conferencia será dedicada al tema, Imagina un Mundo. Toda la información del evento estará al alcance de sus manos al descargar la aplicación “CrowdCompass AttendeeHub” e ingresar en el ícono de búsqueda “NAAEE”. A través de esta herramienta, podrás navegar y encontrar los talleres, viajes de campo, presentaciones de investigaciones, simposios, oradores y otros eventos que se ajusten a sus necesidades e intereses. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la aplicación digital o cualquier tema relacionado, por favor, contacte a uno de nuestros voluntarios, quienes estarán vestidos con una camisa brillante que dice “NAAEE”. De igual forma, puede pasar por el área de registro para asistencia profesional. A continuación, algunas de las actividades que se estarán realizando: • Participaremos de la recepción de bienvenida, incluyendo el Share Fair, el Rincón de los Autores y el inicio de nuestra Feria de Exhibiciones, que será el preludio a una emocionante noche inaugural con la doctora Jane Goodall, fundadora del Instituto Jane Goodall y miembro de los Mensajeros de la Paz de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (miércoles). • Realizaremos nuestro Simposio de Investigación Anual en el que se destacarán las investigaciones actuales en el campo de la Educación Ambiental (martes y miércoles). 4 • Comenzará la Feria de Exhibiciones que mostrará nuevos recursos y programas en educación ambiental. Habrá un almuerzo “buffet” en el que se le dará la bienvenida a nuestros afiliados y habrá presentaciones de investigaciones (jueves). • Tendremos sesiones plenarias con: Carmen Guerrero Pérez, directora de la División de Protección Ambiental del Caribe de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (jueves) y un destacado panel de ponentes sobre el Cambio Climático, la Educación y la Esperanza (viernes). • Trabajaremos con la plataforma de eePRO Group. Mientras, podremos discutir los temas que más le interesen (almuerzo de viernes).