AVS has conducted a two-day in-service workshop on low-pressure experiments and modeling for middle and high school science teachers from the United States and Canada since 1990. Attendees are sponsored by regional Chapters of the Society with all expenses paid by the sponsoring Chapter. The workshop is accredited for CEU's and is aligned with the national science and mathematics standards.

The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) lectures on the underlying science and the mathematical calculations and (2) hands-on experience in which a group of teachers perform experiments and develop models under the guidance of an instructor team.

Workbook: "Low Pressure Experiments & Modeling for High School Science Curricula"
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View pictures from a previously held workshops below:

2006 — San Francisco, California

2007 — Seattle, Washington


Upon completion of the workshop, teachers receive at no cost

• A certificate of completion
• 1.4 Nationally certified CEU’s
• A vacuum system for their school identical to ones used in the workshop

To receive a vacuum system, a school must sign a liability release. Information about the equipment grant and release form can be obtained by e-mail at SEW@AVS.ORG.

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Vacuum System Awarded to              Workshop Attendee’s School		SEW Promotional Video

The application period for the 2008 workshop has ended.  The 2009 workshop will be held in San Jose on November 9-10, 2009 during the 56^th International Symposium & Equipment Exhibition. Interested teachers should submit an on-line application.  The deadline for submission is September 20, 2009.  Supporting documentation may be requested for consideration of your application.   Additional information about the workshop can be obtained by e-mail at SEW@AVS.ORG or by calling 1-212-248-0200.