Bulletin of the American Physical Society
2008 APS April Meeting and HEDP/HEDLA Meeting
Volume 53, Number 5
Friday–Tuesday, April 11–15, 2008; St. Louis, Missouri
Session M6: Equipping Scientists to Run for Political Office |
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Sponsoring Units: FPS FGSA Chair: Jennifer Wiseman, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Room: Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront (formerly Adam's Mark Hotel), Promenade D |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:30PM - 3:40PM |
M6.00001: Equipping Scientists to Run for Office: The Multi-Society Campaign Project Invited Speaker: |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:40PM - 3:50PM |
M6.00002: I WISH It Was Rocket Science: Lessons Learned from School Board Service Invited Speaker: In this talk I will share my experience of election to the Haddon Heights, New Jersey Board of Education and my event-filled path to Board presidency. As a board member, I have worked with taxpayers, teachers, administrators, unions, fellow board members, students, and parents with the goal of improving public education in this small suburban district. In a state where every year the electorate simultaneously votes on their town's school budget, whether to increase their property taxes, and elect a new Board of Education, school board service presents a fascinating set of challenges and opportunities. I hope to convince other physicists that serving on their local school board is a great and personally rewarding way to have direct positive impact on local public education. I will also convey some important lessons learned about politics, education policy, and leadership. [Preview Abstract] |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 3:50PM - 4:00PM |
M6.00003: State School Boards: Winning the Election and Achieving Your Goals Invited Speaker: For political novices, planning an election campaign can be a difficult but potentially very rewarding activity. It is essential that you pick a qualified treasurer and a team dedicated to your goals and your election. Fund raising is usually minimal for this office. If you succeed in getting elected, you will face many challenges rarely connected to your scientific research, but often connected to the scientific method. You will again become a freshman. It is now essential that you gain the trust and confidence of your fellow Board members, and begin to move into committees, chairmanships, and possibly higher offices. You must learn to understand and work with other Board members. I will discuss my election campaign, and my subsequent four years on the New Mexico State Board of Education, including successes and areas of improvement. [Preview Abstract] |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:00PM - 4:10PM |
M6.00004: TBA Invited Speaker: This abstract not available. [Preview Abstract] |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:10PM - 4:20PM |
M6.00005: Scientists Serving in Public Office Invited Speaker: This abstract is not available. [Preview Abstract] |
Sunday, April 13, 2008 4:20PM - 5:18PM |
M6.00006: Panel Discussion |
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