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School Science and Mathematics Association

123rd Annual Convention Information

November 7-9, 2024
Knoxville, TN

About the Convention

The SSMA Annual Assessment Conference is an exceptional forum for mathematics and science education researchers and practitioners. Small session sizes with diverse topic offerings and multiple opportunities to interact with others in the mathematics and education community and leading thinkers in the field make this one of the best resources for those to share research and network with other leaders in the fields of mathematics, science, and STEM education.

Conference attendees choose from sessions that showcase new research and innovation, participate in interactive skill development workshops, discuss promising practices during dialogue and panel sessions, and engage with leading thinkers throughout the conference. 

The SSMA convention is designed to:

  • Provide a forum for researchers and practitioners to share their research and innovations,
  • Connect mathematics and science education professionals with colleagues across the field, and
  • Lead and advocate for promising mathematics, science, and STEM education practices.

Educators and practitioners of all levels and institution types are encouraged to attend the SSMA Convention. 

Full 2024 Agenda PDF

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 Call for Proposals

We will host Research Presentations, Regular Sessions, Interactive/Hands-on Workshops, Poster Sessions, and a Three-Minute Thesis format (more details on session types below).

UPDATE: Deadline to submit proposals:  May 1st

Session Types

  • Research Session (25 or 50 minutes):  This session is designed for the presentation of a research project or study.  Audience members will have time at the end of a presentation to ask questions of the presenter. 
  • Regular Session (25 or 50 minutes): This session is designed to present information on projects, course innovations, program innovations or other science and mathematics initiatives. Audience members will have time at the end of a presentation to ask questions of the presenter. 
  • Workshop Session (75 minutes):  This session is designed to engage participants in an interactive environment to explore mathematics, science, STEM research, projects, or initiatives. 
  • Poster Sessions: Present your research study, course innovation or other project. The poster session will last 90 minutes and consist of many presenters.  Poster sessions allow attendees to speak will the presenters on a one-to-one basis. 
  • Three Minute Thesis:  Present your research and its significance in three minutes. This session is great for graduate students and other researchers who want to engage the audience in a compelling oration of their research in 180 seconds.

Session Proposal Details

  • Presentation Title (100 characters or less)

  • Presentation Abstract (limited to 400 characters with spaces; this is what will be in the program)

  • Proposal Description (limited to 2500 characters with spaces)

Complete the SESSION PROPOSAL FORM.

(Call for Proposals is now closed.)

If you have any questions about the proposal process or the presentation schedule, please contact: [email protected]

Speaker Proposal Acceptance Decision: June 5, 2024.

Accommodations:

Accommodations:

Hilton Knoxville

Picture of the outdoor patio and fire pit at the Hilton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room rate: $189.00/night

Your direct booking link is https://group.hilton.com/zol18d. The Cut-Off date for making reservations is Tuesday, October 15, 2024, by 5:00 P.M. EST. The group rate will not be available after this time.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

 The Hampton Inn, very close by, has provided overflow rooms for Wednesday and Thursday night. Use the link below, it will be active till 10/21/24.

https://group.hamptoninn.com/tdu1n0

The Graduate also provided overflow rooms for Wednesday and Thursday night. Use the link below:

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=TYSGKGU&arrivalDate=2024-11-06&departureDate=2024-11-08&groupCode=SSMA&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink 

Parking:

Valet parking is available on-site at the hotel for $18/day. Also, the Locust Street Garage is adjacent to the hotel and has a $7/day rate.

More about Knoxville:

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Convention Registration:

The 2024 Annual Convention for the School Science and Mathematics Association will be held in Knoxville, TN. Register for the 2024 Annual SSMA Convention below.

Registration rates for the convention

 

Early Bird Registration (ends October 1, 2024)

  • $350/regular members

  • $175/students & teachers

  • $450/non-members

Late registration (begins October 2, 2024)

  • $450/regular members

  • $550/non-members

  • $275/students & teachers

Included with registration:

  • Thursday: Breakfast and Snack (coinciding with Fireside Chat)
  • Friday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening Reception (Note: Football game scheduled that weekend, please join us for a reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres)
  • Saturday: Breakfast

Register for the convention: 2024 SSMA Convention Registration

Note: All presenters must register by October 1, 2024 to be included in the program.

Convention Program and Speaker Information

The convention will utilize the Whova App for program information and issuing announcements throughout the convention. 

Download the Whova app to access the event. (The event is not yet live. Registrants will be added to event at a future date before convention).

SSMA Convention Proceedings

The deadline for Proceedings submissions is August 1, 2024.  Proceedings format requirements can be found HERE.

Convention Technology

  • Projectors with HDMI connections will be provided for every session for use with your laptop computer.
  • Computers will NOT be provided, so please bring your own if you need one.
  • Other special equipment will be the responsibility of the speaker.