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  <body><![CDATA[<p>Schools and university collaborations have tremendous potential to benefit teaching and learning in the classroom, particularly in STEM, and&nbsp;Georgia Tech is committed to making a lasting difference through K12 outreach.&nbsp;Attendees will leave this session with a better understanding of the list of offerings and feel more equipped to find access points to the programs available at Georgia Tech.&nbsp;This session promises to be fun, engaging and inspiring.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Please&nbsp;<a href="mailto:andrew.partridge@gtri.gatech.edu?subject=RSVP%3A%20October%20EG%20Workshop" target="_blank">RSVP</a>&nbsp;to secure your space!</strong><br />
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<strong>Presenter: Casey Bethel</strong><br />
Casey Bethel is the 2017 Georgia Teacher of the Year, as well as a passionate educator, accomplished scientist and mentor to students of all ages. Prior to teaching, he earned a Master&rsquo;s degree in Plant Genetics and conducted experimental research at the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.&nbsp;<br />
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Casey helps coordinate K12 Outreach activities for local schools through The <a href="https://ceismc.gatech.edu" target="_blank">Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC)</a> and the <a href="http://gtri.gatech.edu" target="_blank">Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)</a> at Georgia Tech.&nbsp;He&nbsp;offers his insight to connect students with the relevance of their education and inspire&nbsp;higher student engagement and achievement.</p>

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<strong>Workshop Location</strong><br />
The workshop will be held in the Centergy Building (9th floor, conference room 9104) at 75th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30308.&nbsp;<strong>Parking will be validated&nbsp;</strong><em><strong>only&nbsp;</strong></em><strong>when you park in the Centergy parking deck.</strong><br />
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<strong>About Explorers&#39; Guild</strong><br />
This is a&nbsp;<strong>free</strong>&nbsp;monthly workshop during the school year where educators can experiment with tools and technologies, exchange experiences, and learn from each other. The Explorers&#39; Guild is sponsored by STEM@GTRI, a collaboration of Georgia Tech researchers working with government and industry to support technology-enabled learning in K-12 settings across Georgia.</p>

<p><strong>Please&nbsp;<a href="mailto:andrew.partridge@gtri.gatech.edu?subject=RSVP%3A%20October%20EG%20Workshop" target="_blank">RSVP</a>&nbsp;to secure your space!</strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="mailto:andrew.partridge@gtri.gatech.edu?subject=RSVP%20October%20EG%20Workshop">RSVP</a></strong></p>
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Information and Communications Laboratory<br />
Georgia Tech Research Institute</p>

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