Summer 2024 Vol. 65, #4
67th Annual Conference: Welcome to Osh-Vegas! Stacey Strandberg and Jamie Groark, Conference 2025 Co-Chairs
Welcome to OshVegas – Increasing Your Odds of Student Engagement!! April 3 – 5, 2025 Oshkosh Convention Center
From the President WSST President, Kristin Michalski
Another successful conference has ended, thanks to the efforts of Timothy Sprain, Marcia Gardner, and the 2024 conference committee for organizing our WSST Conference, Driftless Wonders. The conference ran smoothly, thanks to the efforts of our members, vendors, and presenters. However, we also need to acknowledge those working behind the scenes to ensure a flawless registration: Kevin Niemi and Tammy Dymesich. Thank you for all their efforts. One of the many highlights of the social events was the trivia night on Thursday, where many members competed and continued on page 4
The Oshkosh Conference Chairs are busy planning and recruiting science teachers to create an amazing conference opportunity for next year. If you are interested in joining our committee, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stacey Strandberg at biologystacey@gmail.com or Jamie Groark at groakjamie@gmail.com The conference will be held at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & continued on page 4
Inside this Issue! Page 1, 4-5 Page 6-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-17 Page 18-19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22-23 Page 25-30 Page 30-33 Page 34-35
President’s Address & Conference Info WSST and Other Awards WSST Election Results Pictures from Conference 2024: Drifltless Wonders WSST Foundation Grant Awards WSST Essay Winners WSST Baseball: July 20 WSST News Membership Submissions Eclipse 2024: Memories and Pictures NASA’s Night Sky Notes