Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Dan Moreno
Moreno, Dan
Outreach & Instruction Specialist
The University of Arizona
After spending 16 years as a high school science teacher in Wisconsin, Dan pursued a PhD in science teaching and teacher education at the University of Arizona, where he joined education outreach program in the School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources in January of 2024 as a graduate associate. Since that time, Dan has designed and facilitated standards-aligned mining and minerals-themed lessons for thousands of K-12 students and hundreds of STEM and CTE educators in Arizona and around the country. Dan is passionate about raising awareness of the importantce of minerals, the need for mining, and the opportunities theses industries provide for Arizona students.
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