Welcome
Gold Coast Science Network (GCSN) is a local chapter of the California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) serving Ventura County and its Central California neighbors Santa Barbara, San Louis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Kern.
Gold Coast Science Network (GCSN) is a local chapter of the California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) serving Ventura County and its Central California neighbors Santa Barbara, San Louis Obispo, Los Angeles, and Kern.
Our Mission
Founded in 1993, Gold Coast Science Network (GCSN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving STEM education. The mission and objectives of GCSN are to:
Founded in 1993, Gold Coast Science Network (GCSN) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving STEM education. The mission and objectives of GCSN are to:
- Promote improvements in K-12 and post-secondary education
- Advocate scientific thinking and the utilization of the methods of science
- Share information regarding STEM education and opportunities for collaboration, networking, and professional development between and for those interested in promoting STEM education
Click HERE to sign up for our mailing list. We only send out a few mailings per year, generally directly related to events we sponsor like our annual conference. All other STEM Education related info and opportunities are posted on our Facebook page.
GCSN News and Past Events...
2019 GCSN Conference for STEM Education
Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of GCSN!
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February 9, 2019
From California geology along the faults to Mars discoveries, this year's keynote presentations were FANTASTIC! Participants also got to attend a fabulous series of workshops. Congratulations to the many folks recognized at this year's conference for their long-time service to the organization. GCSN is hoping to grow this into an annual recognition of outstanding science teaching and leadership. Click HERE to visit the 2019 Conference Page with more photos plus links to workshops and presentation handouts! Special Thanks to FOSS for sponsoring breakfast, STEMscopes for sponsoring lunch, and TWIG Science for sponsoring both Keynote Sessions. |
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GCSN Summer 2018 Board Retreat
Helps Refocus Organization's Priorities
Helps Refocus Organization's Priorities
The GCSN Board Retreat in June 2018 gave board members a chance to reflect on the GCSN Mission and collaborate to develop a set of priorities that will help guide the organization's programs for the next three to five years.
Local Teachers Got Outside with NGSS Environmental Literacy Spring 2018 Workshops
A big thank you to Nature Bridge, Project Wet, The National Park Service and GCSN leader Kurt Holland for organizing a highly successful series of environmental literacy workshops for teachers this past spring! Participants were about to experience a 5E instructional sequence for their grade span that emphasized California's Environmental Practices and Concepts (EP&C) standards as well as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
GCSN Board Elects New Officers for 2018-19
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the GCSN Board!
Their tenure is two years, from Jan 1, 2018 through Dec 31, 2019.
Their tenure is two years, from Jan 1, 2018 through Dec 31, 2019.
2017 GCSN Conference for STEM Education
Focused on Building our STEM Ecosystem
Focused on Building our STEM Ecosystem
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November 4, 2017
Great keynote speakers, awesome workshops, and a beautiful day made the 2017 conference a BIG HIT! Click HERE to visit the 2017 Conference Page with full details. |
Thank you to our conference Co-Sponsors Oxnard College, California Science Teachers Association, and the Ventura County Office of Education.
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Droning into Project Based Learning
Summer 2017 Workshop
Summer 2017 Workshop
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Participants met in Santa Paula, CA and Explored Natural Resources and the Earth's surface features! They received Classroom Materials and learned about piloting drones and how to use them as part of their classroom instruction. A big thank you to GCSN's Debbie Bereki for helping to organize this opportunity for teachers!
Organized by STEMdelivered.org and co-sponsored by GCSN. Thank you to financial sponsors Steve Muir, Geologist and Pacific Section American Association of Petroleum Geologist Foundation |
July 24-28, 2017
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Teachers Got Outdoors with NGSS
Pathways to Parks Spring 2017 Workshops!
Pathways to Parks Spring 2017 Workshops!
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A big Thank You to Kurt Holland for leading these workshops for formal and informal STEM Educators, and to GCSN volunteers Debbie Hammill and Kathy Simpson for providing support for this wonderful PD opportunity!
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Teachers Learn How to do DNA Fingerprinting
at Fall 2016 Workshop
at Fall 2016 Workshop
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GCSN's Ventura BioCenter Tour & Gel Electrophoresis Workshop brought together more than 40 educators to learn about how research incubators like the Ventura BioCenter help to promote new advances in science and technology. In addition, participants got to analyze DNA samples using gel electrophoresis units generously provided by MiniOne.
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2016 GCSN Conference for STEM Education
Focused on Engineering in the NGSS
Focused on Engineering in the NGSS
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Thank you to our conference Co-Sponsors Oxnard College, California Science Teachers Association, and the Ventura County Office of Education.
Special Thanks to to Delta Education (FOSS) for sponsoring breakfast, and STEMscopes for sponsoring lunch. The food was delicious and plentiful! Click HERE to access Conference photos and workshops. |
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GCSN Board Elects New Officers for 2016-17
Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the GCSN Board!
Their tenure is two years, from Jan 1, 2016 through Dec 31, 2017.
Their tenure is two years, from Jan 1, 2016 through Dec 31, 2017.
Geology & Energy Workshop 'Rocked' Local Teachers
at Spring 2015 Workshop
at Spring 2015 Workshop
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GCSN President Debbie Bereki led teachers and geologists in an all day professional development and collaboration at the 2015 Geology and Energy Workshop in May.
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National Weather Service Tour a Big Hit with Teachers!
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Meteorologist David Sweet led teachers on a sweet tour of the National weather service in February 2015. Participants got to see a demonstration of an operational workstation and presentation on severe weather. Participants also strolled through the facility’s one-of-a-kind Global Monitoring Exhibit.
Thanks go out to David and the rest of the GCSN team for coordinating this opportunity for local educators! |
David Sweet is a meteorologist for the National Weather Service and is also in charge of the diversity and outreach programs at the local forecast office in Oxnard, California.
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