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REACTS 2008

The seventh annual REACTS professional development day for middle and high school chemistry teachers was held at the University of Maryland on Friday, January 11, 2008. 

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. George Helz spoke on “Geochemistry—A Modern Perspective.”  Dr. Helz is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland.  His expertise is in environmental geochemistry.

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REACTS-Helz

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REACTS-McDonough

Farquhar-Atmosphere

Farquhar-CO2


Continuing Professional Development Credits:

As in the last four years, there is a possibility of earning three MSDE Continuing Professional Development credits for having attended the January 11 professional development day and then attending a daylong follow-up session on Saturday, April 26, in College Park, which is also the date for Chemathon.  Participating teachers can bring a Chemathon team and give their presentation for MSDE credit.

Registration Rates: (registration closed)

 






 
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