Making a Difference: MSTA 2008 Conference
Michigan Science Teachers Association
55th Annual Conference
March 6-8, 2008
Radisson Hotel & Lansing Center
Lansing, Michigan
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General Information

Location

The 2008 Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference will be held in Lansing, Michigan, at the Radisson Hotel and Lansing Center.

Hotel Accommodations

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Directions

A map with directions to the Radisson Hotel and Lansing Center will be available here shortly.

Parking

Parking details will be available here shortly.

Registration

By Website: Click for online registration details. Registration deadline for online is February 18, 2008, 5:00 pm EST.

By Mail: Complete and return the registration form with your payment to MSTA, 3300 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Make your check or money order payable to MSTA. You may also pay with Visa or MasterCard. Purchase orders will not be accepted. To receive early registration rates, registration along with payment must be received by February 18, 2008.

By Fax: Complete the registration form and Fax it to the MSTA Office @ 734-677-3287. Fax registrations can ONLY be accepted with Visa or MasterCard payment and must be received by February 18, 2008. Faxing your registration form without payment DOES NOT register you. Payment MUST be sent with your registration form. Late fees will apply to any registrations received after February 18, 2008.

PLEASE NOTE: After February 18, 2008, registration must be done onsite. Please provide all requested information on each section of the registration from. Completeness, accuracy, and legibility will ensure that your registration is handled smoothly and efficiently. If you have any further questions, please call 734-973-0433.

Construction/Road Closure Information

Here are some links you can use to assist you when you travel to the conference.

Confirmations

Confirmations for registration will be emailed/mailed to those whose registration and payment arrives on or before February 18, 2008. Conference packets will be distributed onsite at the pre-registration desk, center concourse of the Lansing Center, and will not be mailed. Full details of the conference and session information may be obtained by going to the MSTA website www.msta-mich.org

Refunds and Cancellations

General request for refunds will be honored if received in writing or Fax (734-677-3287) by February 21, 2008. All refunds are subject to a $15.00 cancellation charge, and do not apply to dues. Dues are not refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual. Conference substitutions may be made on or before February 21, 2008. Person(s) substituting will need to pay dues. If a refund is needed due to unforeseen illness, or medical reason, our request will be accepted for up to 30 days after the conference (April 7, 2008).

Special Needs

The Radisson Hotel and Lansing Center are handicap accessible. For special accommodations, please call the following and ask to speak to someone who can take care of your special needs.
Radisson Hotel - 517-428-0188
Lansing Center - 517-483-7400

Exhibits

All conference participants are encouraged to visit the exhibit area to view traditional and innovative classroom materials of interest to science educators of all levels. The Exhibits are located in the Lansing Center, Exhibit Halls A and B. The Exhibit Hall will be opened as follows:

  • Thursday, March 6, 2008, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Registration NOT required - all welcome!
  • Friday, March 7, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Conference registration badge required for admittance.
  • Saturday, March 8, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Conference registration badge required for admittance.