THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Science Education in the 21st Century: Using the Tools of Science to Teach Science
Plenary Speaker: Carl Wieman, Ph.D., Director, Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative, University of British Columbia
Dr. Carl Wieman, who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001, will discuss methods for combining research with modern information technology to set the stage for a new approach that can provide relevant and effective science education for all students.
Dr. Wieman has been Director of the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative at the University of British Columbia since early 2007. From 1984 to 2006, he was the Distinguished Professor of Physics and Presidential Teaching Scholar at the University
of Colorado, where he retains a 20 percent appointment. These collaborative initiatives are aimed at achieving departmental-wide sustainable change in undergraduate science education. He has worked on a variety of research and innovations in teaching physics to a broad range of students, including in the Physics Education Technology Project.
He received his B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973 and his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1977.
The Annual SEI Business Meeting and Awards Program will also take place at the Opening Luncheon and Plenary Session. Awards will be presented to individuals in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions to the practice and body of knowledge of structural/civil engineering.
Grand Opening Reception
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
No need to bring your passport to this stunning event; one will be provided to you, so you can enjoy all of the multicultural cuisines Vancouver has to offer. Our grand event will take place on the top floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, with breathtaking views of the city, mountains, and ocean to enjoy as you greet colleagues and international associates.
CASE Spring Risk Management Convocation Dinner with War Stories
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Come for the dinner, stay for the stories! Seasoned engineers recount past experiences and lessons learned related to structural engineering.
This is a separately ticketed event.
Networking Reception
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Relax and wind down after a stimulating day of sessions. Mix, mingle, meet, and converse with exhibitors and presenters before relocating to the banquet, which follows.
ASCE / SEI 2008 Structures Congress Banquet Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2008 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
This event will honor our co-sponsoring organization IStructE’s Centenary. IStructE President Sarah Buck and Chief Executive
Keith Eaton will address those attending.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dan Doyle, Executive Vice President – Construction, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC)
Widely recognized for his leadership and problem-solving prowess, Dan Doyle is responsible for the $580 million development and construction of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games venues. Mr. Doyle has overseen some of the province’s landmark construction initiatives during his 35 years of experience with British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation. A civil engineer by training, Mr. Doyle began his career as a trainee with the province’s transportation ministry. He worked his way up to deputy minister, a post he held until his retirement from government in 2005. Mr. Doyle also served as chairman for Rapid Transit 2000, the company responsible for building the Millennium Line extension to Vancouver’s rapid transit system.
Mr. Doyle’s lengthy career has been recognized with many accolades, including the Canadian Transportation Person of the Year Award in 2005 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers. In addition, he was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Excellence in Public Administration in 2002.
This is a separately ticketed event
