WSST Newsletter, Volume 64, #1

Capitol-izing on Innovation: Plan now for the 2023 Conference

By Corinne Michor & Patrick Mootz

Contact your administration now to get your time off request for the 2023 WSST Conference held in Madison at the Monona Terrace from March 9-11, 2023.

From the President

WSST President, Jay Gullickson

“Family, Faith, Friends.” I adopted this motto about 10 years ago when I was going through some really tough times. My family was my top priority in life - and I would always put them first in my daily life. My faith would guide me and my decision making, knowing that God has a plan for everyone, and as my late father would say, “The Lord will never give you more than you can handle.” Friendships would be maintained with the rest of my time, and one of the things that brings me joy is to help make others smile.

This year’s theme is “Capitol-izing on Innovation.” Now, more than ever, STEM educators need to be creative and innovative in keeping students engaged, utilizing technology, establishing best teaching practices, and so much more.

Participating in this professional devel opment conference will help you and your colleagues network with teachers across

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At this year’s summer board meeting I accepted an offer to sell my house. Little did I realize how this sale would trigger one of the busiest and most eventful summers of my 30 year teaching career.

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Inside this Issue!

Page 1 President’s Address & Conference

Page 6-7 WSST Awards Information

Page 8-9 WSST Election Info, Nomination Form

Page 10 WSST Foundation Grants

Page 10-13 WSST News and Member Submissions Page 14-15 NASA’s Night Sky Notes

The Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers

Our Mission: Promoting, supporting and improving science education in the state of Wisconsin.

Our Vision: The Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers will carry out its mission of promoting, supporting and improving science education in the state of Wisconsin by providing leadership, advocacy and pro grams to enhance the teaching and learning of science.

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WSST Directory, 2022-2023

Kristin Michalski, President mickri@easttroy.k12.wi.us

Matt Lindsey, Past President mlindsey@mosineeschools.org 715-321-3291

Stephanie Baker, Secretary bakeste@wc.k12.wi.us

Kevin Niemi, Chief Financial Officer kjniemi@wisc.edu

Tammy Dymesich, Chief Operating Officer coo@wsst.org

Erik Duhn, District 1 (CESA 11 & 12) e00drik@gmail.com

Brad Wysocki, District 2 (CESA 9 & 10) bwysocki1978@gmail.com

Dennis Rohr, District 3 (CESA 7 & 8) drohr@seymour.k12.wi.us

Jonathan Baker, District 4 (CESA 3 & 4) bakejon@wc.k12.wi.us

Sara Krauskopf, District 5 (CESA 2 & 5) district5@wsst.org

Teri Dillenberg, District 6 (CESA 6) teridillenberg@hasd.org

Cody Smith, District 7 (CESA 1) cody.smith@nbexcellence.org

WSST Committees

Awards/Recognition

Miranda Dahlke (co-chair) Laura Ramthun (co-chair)

Tom Davies Nancy Smith Stephanie Bartels

Michelle Howe Tiffany Lissick Jennifer Bault

Document Review

Terry Schwaller (chair)

Dave Bergerson Sue Whitsett

Elementary Education

Marcia Gardner (co-chair) Shelly Petzold (co-chair)

Tanzeem Ali Melissa Wimmler Teri Dillenberg

Leah Alburt Kim Lemberger

Equity and Access

Kevin Anderson (co-chair) Sara Krauskopf (co-chair)

Kelly Steiner Amy Zientek Dennis Rohr

Zach Pratt Kristin Michalski Emilly Miller

Lalitha Murali Karen DeShong

Finance

Kevin Niemi (chair) Matt Lindsey Terry Schwaller

Foundation

Brian Bartel (President)

Denise McCulley (1st Vice-President)

Carol Ochsner (2nd Vice-President)

Dale Basler (3rd Vice-President)

Tracy Swedlund (Treasurer) Ray Scolavino (Secretary)

Higher Education

Joel Donna (chair)

Mike Beeth Kevin Mason Lynn Diener Josephine Mitchel

Historian Karyl Rosenberg

WSST Newsletter Archive

Visit www.wsst.org/newsletter to download past issues of the WSST newsletter. Available from 2002, all newsletters are in Adobe PDF format.

Membership

Michelle Griffin-Wenzel (chair) Ray Scolavino Tracy Swedlund Deanna McClung

Nominations and Elections

Kathy Biernat (chair)

Mary Ellen Kanthack Zach Pratt Matt Lindsey Dan Nelson

Professional Development

Chad Janowski (chair)

Kevin Anderson Karen Mesmer Sarah Adumat

Shelley Petzold

Publications

Brian Bartel (co-chair) - Newsletter Editor

Julie Fitzpatrick (co-chair) - Website

Sarah Adumat - Newsletter Copy Editor

Tracy Swedlund Dan Nelson Dale Basler

Strategic Planning

Matt Lindsey Ray Scolavino Kevin Niemi Kristin Michalski

WESTA

Beth Allcox (chair)

Dennis Rohr Margaret Guderyon Ben Sanderfoot

WSELA

Kevin Niemi (co-chair) Kevin Anderson (co-chair)

WSST Conference Chairs

Corinne Michor and Patrick Mootz, Madison 2023

Marcia Gardner and Tim Sprain, LaCrosse 2024

WSST Conference Director WSST Vendor Coordinator Ray Scolavino Rodney Dymesich

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Wisconsin, gain new insight on current science trends and education, and enjoy all the resources that Madison has to offer!

On Friday, March 10th, we are pleased to announce that Dietram Scheufele will present during lunch to talk about science communication in today’s modern world. He will offer a unique and research-based presentation that will explain how science communication, perception, and perspec tive play a complex and intricate role in how we view science. You won’t want to miss it! More information about his biog raphy can be found at: https://bad gertalks.wisc.edu/speaker/dietramscheufele/

Are you interested in being an innova tive member for the conference? Please consider volunteering to help! To help out, contact Corinne Michor at corinne.michor@gmail.com or Patrick Mootz at patrickmootz@gmail.com

We look forward to networking with you in Madison, please help spread the word and submit your time off now with your administrator. Better yet, invite them to the conference, as they can attend too!

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After a stressful year dealing with person al challenges as well as managing the health and well-being of my daughter in L.A., my wife accepted a job in the Temecula Valley of southern California in July. We debated the pros and cons of liv ing our lives in two separate parts of the country, and after much emotional stress,

I decided to join the rest of my family out west. I made the difficult decision to resign from my 8th grade science teaching position in the Mequon-Thiensville School District. I have had many fears and emotions, but most importantly, I have Family, Faith, and Friends. I’m betting on myself, and fully believe that God will lift me up when I’m down and that my experiences will find me a job that fills my soul.

With this decision I needed to step down from my presidency within WSST. While my position was surely a “pull factor” to keep me in Wisconsin, I felt like I needed to do what is best for myself and my family at this time. I know that Kristen Michalski will lead with passion, knowing she will be sur rounded by supportive people and our organization will continue to move for ward, making a positive impact on all teachers of science throughout the state of Wisconsin and beyond! Matt Lindsey has also agreed to come back to help support her with her transition, and our COO and CFO have many years of valuable experience to share with her as well. The membership is in great hands.

With his article comes the end of my journey with WSST leadership - a journey that I would encourage all of you to make time to pursue. Do more than sim ply attend our conference. Apply to go to WINGS next summer. Volunteer to serve on a conference or on a committee. Run for an elected position. Doing these things helped me not only become a bet ter teacher, but also to build relationships and friendships that will last a lifetime.

My fellow science teachers, I wish you nothing but the best as you begin your school year this fall - be it your first or your fortieth! I hope that you may settle back into some normalcy but continue to be looking for opportunities to change and grow based on your personal needs. Put yourself first, stay safe, and be well.

From the Acting President

WSST President, Kristin Michalski

I’m not ready. The summer is coming to a close and I’m not ready. Sitting and planning for the start of school, I am panicked with the feeling that I’m not ready. With the resignation of Jay, now moving from President-Elect to President… OMG! I’m not ready! The summer just went by too quickly. Why didn’t I finish everything on my to-do list? I doubt I’m not alone, as many teachers feel this way at the start of the school year. In the classroom we tend to be perfectionists, holding ourselves to the highest standards, trying to create the greatest experiences for our students, dif ferentiating instruction, and tackling the million other tasks on our plate.

If we are not careful, we will burn out and move to survival mode. So how do we avoid this? First, know that you are not alone. Reach out to your colleagues, particularly to other members in WSST. This is what I plan to do as I unexpectedly move into the position of active presi dent. What can you do? Feel free to reach out to your district director who can match you with a mentor or share timely learning opportunities. Another way to reach out for help is attending our confer ence in Madison where you can present

your expertise. All these approaches help you take a more proactive viewpoint and help reduce those pesky burnout feelings. As I approach my 32nd year of teach ing, I find it even harder to transition back to the classroom after summer, but find that staying excited and having fun is how I get through it. I do this by finding new techniques to use in my daily lessons. Teaching is an art, not a science. Being creative in your approach can help keep you excited and make you look forward to your lessons. Students will see that excitement and although they may not always share in the excitement, there are a few who do.

Finally, when you feel burnt out, it’s easy to feel like there is something wrong with you. It is normal to change from feeling competent to incompetent day to day, but give yourself some grace by pri oritizing yourself. Be sure to maintain a good work-life balance. Those reading this right now who know me (if you read to this point, email me at mickri@east troy.k12.wi.us for your prize), know I struggle with this. Set boundaries by not allowing work emails to be read after school or be okay with a lesson that does not have all the bells and whistles. Work smarter, not harder, take time to reset if necessary.

I feel like each day is a lesson in Schrodinger’s Cat, a paradox of the superposition between “I’m ready” and “I’m not ready.” Somehow, we figure it out and the paradox will collapse into “I’m ready.” Sorry the physics teacher in me is coming out. Ultimately, as we approach our classroom each day, we realize we are ready.

WSST Awards & Recognition

It is the purpose of the WSST Awards and Recognition Committee to recognize outstand ing achievement in the field of science educa tion in the state of Wisconsin.

To nominate someone for an award, visit www.wsst.org and click on “Awards” to submit your nominations online. You may nominate as many qualified individuals as you like! When a nomination form is received, the person nomi nated will be mailed an application packet to complete and return.

Remember, our professional celebration depends on your involvement, so go to www.wsst.org, navigate to “Awards” and start nominating now!

Excellence in Science Teaching Award

The purpose of this award is to foster excellence in science instruction and to recognize that excellence. The award is given annually to per sons who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of science education in Wisconsin. This would include elementary, sec ondary or college teachers, and any other active supporters of science education. The award consists of a plaque presented at the WSST spring convention, and a one-year membership in WSST.

Ron Gibbs Award for Excellence in Science Education

This is the WSST’s most prestigious award. This award may be given annually to honor a person who has made outstanding contributions in science education over a long and distin guished career in Wisconsin. Those eligible would include elementary, secondary, or college teachers and any other active supporter of sci ence education. The award is a plaque presented at the WSST spring convention, and a lifetime membership to WSST.

Friend of Science Education Award

The intent of this award is to recognize out standing contributions to the support of teachers by individuals, groups, corporations, founda

tions, etc., outside the science education community. This plaque award is presented at the WSST spring convention.

Frank Zuerner New Science Teacher Scholarship

This scholarship goes to an elementary, middle or high school science teacher who is in the first 5 years of service (preference given to first 3 years), and has been recommended as outstand ing by at least one other science teacher who has direct knowledge of the applicant. An adminis trator, with credible knowledge of the nominee could also make a recommendation. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage a new-to-theprofession science teacher who demonstrates potential for teaching and leadership to become involved in and network with others in WSST. The teacher must be a certified elementary or science teacher with the majority of their assignment in that position and must be recognized as having extraordinary potential for working with and serving students. The recipient should be able to attend the WSST Conference for which this grant is provided, attend two days of ses sions and the Milton O. Pella banquet. The awardee will receive registration for the Conference, one day of substitute teacher pay, one night of accommodations at the convention hotel, a complimentary meal ticket to the Pella Banquet, and one year's membership in WSST.

Administrator Award

This award was designed to acknowledge the superior K-12 Principals, Vice Principals, Curriculum directors and District Superintendents who promote, showcase and support science education. Nominators should choose a candidate that understands the unique nature of science education, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to offer teachers of sci ence the creativity, time, and resources to devel op a dynamic science classroom. They should be strongly involved in the development of curricu lum, in supporting and engaging in teacher instruction, and advocating for professional development and engagement.

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WSST NEWS

WSST Foundation to Fund Thousands in Grants

by Brian Bartel, WSST Foundation

Do you have a project in mind that requires more money than is in your budget? Do you need help with costs for education, conference attendance or a field trip? WSST offers members five grant opportunities that can be applied for online now at www.wsst.org

The Founder’s Grant ($1000) can be used for expenses related to professional development. This could include course work or attendance at conferences etc.

The Pella Grant ($1000) can be used to improve the classroom experience for stu dents. The Byerly Grant ($500) can be used for improving the classroom experi ence for students, and the Foundation STEM Grant ($1,000) can be used to improve STEM learning.

Please see the WSST webpage for more information about the grants and the application process. The deadline is December 1st at midnight. Take the time to apply now!

Milton Pella Grant:

Minimum of five grants up to $1000 each. Defer costs of attending confer ences, pay for technology, start an after school program or implement that awesome curriculum idea you always wanted to pursue.

Byerly Grant:

The grant, in the amount of $500.00 is to be used to improve the science classroom

experience for students. Any WSST member is eligible for this grant, however the following order of preference is used to award the grant: teacher or school is north of Highway 8, Science World or Science Futures staff member, Science World or Science Futures teacher partici pant, or any WSST member with a wor thy project.

Founders Grant:

Maximum of $1,000. Grant proposal may include graduate work, PDP, or other pro fessional development.

Foundation Stem Grant

These grants, up to $1,000 each, are to be used to improve STEM (science, technol ogy, engineering or maths) learning for science students through the purchase of innovative technology hardware or other STEM equipment tied to a specific proj ect or curricular topic. Any WSST mem ber is eligible for this grant. Up to three grants will be awarded, ideally to an ele mentary project, a middle school project and a high school project. Proposals need to be tied to a specific project or curricular topic.

Working towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in WSST

By Sara Krauskopf, District 5

The Board of Directors has recognized that we need to work on diversifying our membership as well as those taking on leadership positions for the organization. We also want to support our members to develop equitable science teaching prac tices in their respective locations. To that end, the Board charged WSST’s ad hoc Equity and Access Committee with looking into the option of hiring a consultant to help our organization improve diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Committee Co-chairs, Kevin Anderson and Sara Krauskopf, inter viewed a number of potential candidates this spring and presented options to the Board at the Summer Board meeting. No decisions were made at that meeting, but leadership had useful discussions about the overall goals and desired outcomes for WSST if we are to spend money hiring a consultant.

The Committee is working over the sum mer leading up to the September Board chat to gather proposals from a narrowed group of consultants that focus on education for leadership and help with Strategic Planning, which is on the Board agenda for summer of 2023. The committee also plans to develop a survey of membership to gather more information on our status and ideas for improvement related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Anyone interested in becoming an active member of the Equity and Access Committee is welcome. Please contact

Kevin Anderson (Kevin.Anderson@dpi.wi.gov) or Sara Krauskopf (district5@wsst.org).

NSTA/WSST Joint Membership How to

by Sara Krauskopf, District 5

Are you a member of both NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) and WSST? Did you know that we have an agreement with NSTA for a reduced membership cost if you renew both at the same time?

From our website on the Join Us! Membership page, look in the upper left part of the screen for options to get a combined membership through the NSTA website and save $5. If you are not yet a member of NSTA, it is worth investigating the benefits of joining their organization as well to receive access to some of their nation-wide resources, conferences and publications.

Are Today’s Students Actually Different?

By Kevin Anderson

*Please, bear with me on a soap box this month! Feel free to send comments to kevin.anderson@dpi.wi.gov*

Throughout my time at DPI, I often end up hearing from educators that the students right now are different than before.

I have especially heard that as we’ve gone back to school during this COVID era, but frustration aimed at cell phones and social media has been around for a while. Notably, I also heard these senti ments from several educators when I first started teaching 23 years ago. “Kids have changed from when I first started teaching…They’re not as ______ as they used to be.”

I sometimes wonder if those perceived changes are reflections of changes in society in general more so than children being inherently different now.

I have a few concerns with focusing on perceived “changes” in children.

First, it’s an easy excuse. It shifts the onus of responsibility away from educational systems and educators, and instead focuses on children. It becomes part of the ongoing blame game in education. It would be helpful to change how we frame our analyses. For example, instead of saying, “Only 30% of our students are proficient,” we ought to note that our instructional system and curriculum only meet the needs of 30% of our students.

Second, it can conflate with changing demographics. I taught in California in a district that went from about 70% white

to 20% white in the 20 years before I started there. We all have implicit biases; lots of evidence points to that. So, when we say students are different, their demographics are sometimes quite different, and we can come off as suggesting that that is the underlying problem, even if unintended.

Third, children are amazing, creative, and bring a fresh new lens on the world around them. That’s what we need to emphasize.

Some instructional shifts might help, but I think that’s always been the case. Let me explain.

First, yes, there are real issues with social media, internet-connected phones, etc. Cell phones turn most of us (adults too) into screen-addicted zombies. That includes me (I’m working on it). Social media usage is linked to self-esteem issues in children. I’d hypothesize that social media and excess screen time are linked to mental health issues for people of all ages. I would suggest rules and a culture that gets rid of phones in general during the school day – not in the bag, not in a pocket. It would take serious time and effort, but it would give children some time to be away from those addic tive platforms. We could model that behavior as educators (your family can call the school if there’s an emergency, and the front desk staff can contact you).

Admittedly, students need to develop healthy habits with phones and use the internet for good. Using computers on a structured basis can support those goals. Perhaps there is real research that shows most kids having phones will keep them

safer in an emergency – if so, that should be considered, but I haven’t seen it yet (science is about evi dence, not random anecdotes).

Second, if they can Google the answer, that’s the type of pedagogy that has needed to change for a long time. It’s even more critical now. Content-focused instruction has never been motivational for most kids, and according to repeat ed research, students quickly forget the details from that type of learn ing. Any DOK 1 or 2 learning can be effective when embedded within community connections, local phe nomena exploration, and meaning ful problem solving, but it shouldn’t be the focus. Kids have never been excited about memoriz ing the periodic table or the stages of mitosis! Applying understanding means connecting it to real issues, jobs, challenges, changes in the local community; it is not giving some fake context on a test to make stoichiometry (etc.) appear like it has “real-world” value. Students should be learning to make sense of the world around them, not be fed pre-packaged understanding.

In the end, are students different? Probably a bit. Society is different. But, that 13-year-old is still a lot like the 13-year-old from 50 years ago with similar core needs and wants. Let’s work together to help them find joy and wonder in the world around them!

The Physics of Climate Change

Are you a STEM teacher interested in incorpo rating climate science concepts into your cur riculum but don’t know where to start? The Physics of Climate Change project, a collabora tion between the UW–Madison Department of Physics and Wisconsin’s 4-H program spon sored by the Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant, has you covered! Adding climate science concepts into your curriculum this school year is made easy with an engaging activity, easy-to-use teacher materials, and in-class sup port from the project team.

If you are interested in having the project team join your class for a session during the 2022-23 school year, or if you’re simply inter ested in receiving the activity instructions, please fill out this form. Please reach out to Mallory Conlon (mallory.conlon@wisc.edu) with any questions.

Celebrate “Creatures of the Night” at Fall Fest - a free, fun, and family-event at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center!

LOCATION Aldo Leopold Nature Center ● 330 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI

TIME AND DATE: Friday, October 7th ● 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

FEE: This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC

CONTACT: (608) 221-0404 or www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org Learn more: aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org/event/fallfest-featuring-festival-fire/

From NASA’s Night Sky Network: The Summer Triangle’s Hidden Treasures

by David Prosper

September skies bring the lovely Summer Triangle asterism into prime position after nightfall for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. Its position high in the sky may make it difficult for some to observe its member stars comfortably, since looking straight up while standing can be hard on one’s neck! While that isn’t much of a problem for those that just want to quickly spot its brightest stars and member constellations, this diffi culty can prevent folks from seeing some of the lesser known and dimmer star patterns scattered around its informal borders. The solution? Lie down on the ground with a comfortable blanket or mat, or grab a lawn or gravity chair and sit luxuriously while facing up. You’ll quickly spot the major con stellations about the Summer Triangle’s three corner stars: Lyra with bright star Vega, Cygnus with brilliant star Deneb, and Aquila with its blazing star, Altair. As you get com fortable and your eyes adjust, you’ll soon find yourself able to spot a few constella tions hidden in plain sight in the region around the Summer Triangle: Vulpecula the Fox, Sagitta the Arrow, and Delphinus the Dolphin! You could call these the Summer Triangle’s “hidden treasures” – and they are hidden in plain sight for those that know where to look!

Vulpecula the Fox is located near the mid dle of the Summer Triangle, and is relatively small, like its namesake. Despite its size, it features the largest planetary nebula in our skies: M27, aka the Dumbbell Nebula! It’s visible in binoculars as a fuzzy “star” and when seen through telescopes, its distinctive

shape can be observed more readily - espe cially with larger telescopes. Planetary nebu lae, named such because their round fuzzy appearances were initially thought to resem ble the disc of a planet by early telescopic observers, form when stars similar to our Sun begin to die. The star will expand into a massive red giant, and its gasses drift off into space, forming a nebula. Eventually the star collapses into a white dwarf – as seen with M27 - and eventually the colorful shell of gasses will dissipate throughout the galaxy, leaving behind a solitary, tiny, dense, white dwarf star. You are getting a peek into our Sun’s far-distant future when you observe this object!

Sagitta the Arrow is even smaller than Vulpecula – it’s the third smallest constella tion in the sky! Located between the stars of Vulpecula and Aquila the Eagle, Sagitta’s stars resemble its namesake arrow. It too contains an interesting deep-sky object: M71, an unusually small and young globular cluster whose lack of a strong central core has long confused and intrigued astronomers. It’s visible in binoculars, and a larger tele scope will enable you to separate its stars a bit more easily than most globulars; you’ll certainly see why it was thought to be an open cluster!

Delicate Delphinus the Dolphin appears to dive in and out of the Milky Way near Aquilla and Sagitta! Many stargazers identi fy Delphinus as a herald of the fainter water constellations, rising in the east after sunset as fall approaches. The starry dolphin appears to leap out of the great celestial ocean, announcing the arrival of more won derful sights later in the evening. Want to hunt for more treasures? You’ll need a treasure map, and the Night Sky Network’s “Trip Around the Triangle” handout is the

perfect guide for your quest! Download one before your observing session at bit.ly/TriangleTrip. And of course, while you wait for the Sun to set - or skies to clearyou can always find out more about the objects and science hidden inside these treas ures by checking out NASA’s latest at nasa.gov.

This article is distributed by NASA’s Night Sky Network (NSN). The NSN program sup ports astronomy clubs across the USA dedi cated to astronomy outreach. Visit nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov to find local clubs, events, and more!

Search around the Summer Triangle to spot some of its hidden treasures! To improve read ability, the lines for the constellations of Aquilla, Lyra, and Cygnus have been removed, but you can find a map which includes them in our previous article, Spot the Stars of the Summer Triangle, from August 2019. These aren’t the only wonderful celestial sights found around its borders; since the Milky Way passes through this region, it’s littered with many incredible deep-sky objects for those using binoculars or a telescope to scan the heavens. Image created with assistance from Stellarium: stellarium.org

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WSST Calendar

WSST Winter Board Meeting Horicon Marsh Educ. and Visitor Center, Horicon, WI Nov 11, 2022 2023 Conference, Madison March 9-11, 2023

WSST Summer Board Meeting Prairie Springs Env. Ed. Center Genesee Depot, WI June 20-22, 2023

2022-2023 Newsletter Deadlines

Fall: Friday, August 26, 2022 Winter*: Friday, November 11, 2022

Spring*: Friday, January 20, 2023

Summer*: Friday, April 7, 2023

*These will be digital issues only

Publisher: Kevin Niemi www.wsst.org