5,600 exoplanets have been detected with new planets being found outside our solar system almost every day. However, just a few hundred years ago discovering new planets wasn't something that happened every day. Come learn about the dramatic stories of the discoveries of Uranus and Neptune.

TAKEAWAYS:
Attendees will learn why the discoveries of Uranus and Neptune are connected to each other. They will also learn about how this episode in the history of astronomy illustrates the real life messiness and controversy that inevitably accompany the process of scientific discovery.

SPEAKERS:
Robinson Yost (Kirkwood Community College: Mechanicsville, IA)

This presentation will focus on the development and utilization of openly licensed math materials (OER) to support Technical Courses and on knowledge and experience with open content and open pedagogy, strategies and tools for creating content and curriculum that is inclusive of all students.

TAKEAWAYS:
Explore resources dealing with open content and open pedagogy related to technical courses.

SPEAKERS:
Esperanza Zenon (River Parishes Community College: Lacombe, LA)