Oct 28-29 Wisconsin WAPT (Jim Gates Plenary)

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The discussion revolves around the Wisconsin Association of Physics Teachers meeting taking place in Oshkosh, WI, on October 28-29, 2016. Participants share their plans to attend, discuss the plenary speaker Jim Gates, and mention presentations by other members, including one on relativity using rotated graph paper.

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  • One participant inquires about attendance at the meeting and mentions the registration process.
  • Another participant expresses excitement about attending Jim Gates' talk and a presentation by @robphy.
  • A participant reports having met @robphy at the event.
  • One participant shares regret over missing a dinner opportunity where Jim Gates was present.
  • There is a humorous comment about @robphy needing to mention Physics Forums during his presentation.
  • Participants express enjoyment and enthusiasm about the event and each other's presentations.

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Anyone going to the Wisconsin Association of Physics Teachers meeting in Oshkosh WI, Oct 28-29, 2016?
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http://www.wapt.org/2016-meeting/

The plenary speaker on Friday, the 28th is Jim Gates
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http://www.wapt.org/2016-meeting/schedule/

Today is the last day to register online... but you can register onsite
[although, if you do it onsite, there's no guarantee that food options will be available].
http://www.wapt.org/2016-meeting/registration/
http://www.wapt.org/2016-meeting/talksworkshops/
I'm giving a talk on Saturday on my approach to relativity using rotated graph paper and GeoGebra.
 
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Well I made a major blunder. I skipped the offered dinner. Robphy ended up eating at the table with Jim Gates. Ouch! Jealous!
 
Rob better mention PF or he's banned :)
 
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It's nice to see your enthusiasm pay off in this way. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon together! :smile:
(Greg, please do not skip dinners anymore. It is better to have one too many.)
 
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