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December 8, 2007 National Academy of Sciences Washington, DC

The National Academy of Sciences, for the second year, invited us to be a part of their Holiday Party. An annual event for the hundreds of NAS families to enjoy, the party is held in their beautiful building (the one with the Einstein statue, across the street from the Lincoln Memorial). Platypus Media staff will be running a mammal activity table, teaching the guests all about mammals. Who better to do this than the creators of If My Mom Were A Platypus

February 14-18, 2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science Boston, MA

At the AAAS annual meeting, science and technology professionals from across disciplines and around the world gather to discuss new research, emerging trends, and exciting new possibilities. The 2008 theme is “Science and Technology from a Global Perspective.” We will not only have a booth in the exhibit hall, but we’ll also be leading hands-on science activities and hosting the popular "Name that Mammal" competition at the Family Science Days event. Family Science Days, held on Feb. 16-17, are free and open to the public. For more information, call AAAS at (202) 326-6450 or visit http://www.aaas.org/meetings/.

March 27-30, 2008 National Science Teachers' Association Boston, MA

The NSTA conference is the place to be for science educators. The conference draws 16,000-20,000 attendees and features over 1,500 sessions and 1,000 exhibitors. We will be there promoting books from both Platypus Media and Science, Naturally. For more information, visit www.nsta.org.

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May 23-29, 2008 Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Boston, MA

Platypus Media will be exhibiting at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. ACNM is the oldest women's health care organization in the U.S. Their mission is to promote the health and well-being of women and infants within their families and communities through the development and support of the profession of midwifery. For more information, visit http://www.acnm.org.

July 1-3, 2008 National Education Association Conference Washington, DC

National Education Association, the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3.2 million members work at every level of education in more than 14,000 communities across the United States. Platypus Media will attend the annual NEA conference on home turf at the Washington, DC convention center. For more information check out http://www.nea.org.

July 23-27, 2008 International Lactation Consultant Association Las Vegas, NV

The ILCA Annual Conferences provide rich learning environments for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. It offers current and aspiring lactation consultants information on cutting-edge lactation practices and research to equip you in giving optimal breastfeeding care and support to mothers and babies. For more information, visit www.ilca.org.

September 23-25, 2008 WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference Louisville, KY

Details available soon. For conference information, visit http://nwica.org/

Platypus Appearances in 2007

May 25-31, 2007 Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Chicago, IL

Platypus Media will be exhibiting at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives in Chicago from May 25-31. For more information, see the conference website at ACNM.org

July 18, La Leche League's Seminar on Breastfeeding for Physicians, Chicago, IL

We will also be at La Leche League's Seminar on Breastfeeding for Physicians in Chicago on July 18! To see the registration brochure, go to lalecheleague.org.

July 27, La Leche League International's 50th Annual Conference on Breastfeeding, Chicago, IL

Come visit us at the La Leche League International's 50th Annual Conference on Breastfeeding in Chicago on July 27. For information on this conference, go to lalecheleague.org.

October 5-6, American Association of Birth Centers' Annual Birth Institute "Believe in Birth ~ Trust the Evidence", Anchorage, AK

Platypus Media president and founder, Dia Michels, has been given the honor of presenting at this year's American Association of Birth Centers' Annual Birth Institute "Believe in Birth ~ Trust the Evidence" to be held October 5-6, 2007 in Anchorage, Alaska. The event, held in conjunction with the AABC Annual Meeting, will offer educational sessions on the clinical and administrative issues related to normal birth.

The Program Committee has asked Dia to present the Closing Session "If Your Mom were a Platypus: What we can learn by studying Mama Mammals" on Saturday, October 6, 2007 from 4:15 - 5:15 PM. They said her lively presentations would be the best way to end their event!

For more information, call Kate Bauer at (215) 234-8068 or email her at katebauer@birthcenters.org. The conference website is Birthcenters.org.

Platypus Appearances in 2006

February 17-20, 2006, Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, St. Louis, MO

Platypus Media exhibited at this conference of scientists and science educators. Held at America’s Center St. Louis, MO, this annual event draws researchers and educators from around the globe. For more information, call 202-326-6400 or visit www.AAAS.org.

February 18-19, 2006, Family Science Days, AAAS Convention, St. Louis, MO

This event is designed to educate and entertain the public with science. A Science Stage featured shows throughout the two-day event along with exhibits. Free. Families welcome! For more information, call 202-326-6400 or visit www.aaasfsd.org.

Platypus Appearances in 2005

February 6, 2005, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC

Celebrate Chinese New Year at this family program. Young children will welcome "the year of the rooster" in a hands-on workshop that uses science, arts and crafts, and math activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Dia will read from Look What I See! Where Can I Be? Visiting China. Then, through demonstrations and hands-on activities, children will be introduced to several Chinese New Year traditions including the giving of red Lai-See envelopes in which children receive good luck money; the lantern festival; fireworks; and dragon dances. All materials provided. Free. For more information, call 202-783-7372 or visit www.nmwa.org.

February 17-21, 2005, Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC

Platypus Media will be exhibiting at this conference of scientists and science educators. Held at the Washington, DC, convention center, this annual event draws researchers and educators from around the globe. For more information, call 202-326-6400 or visit www.AAAS.org.

February 19-20, 2005, Family Science Days, AAAS Convention, Washington, DC

Platypus Media will be leading hands-on science activities and hosting "Name that Mammal" at this event designed to educate and entertain the public with science. A Science Stage will be featuring shows throughout the two-day event along with exhibits. Free. Families welcome! For more information, call 202-326-6400 or visit www.aaasfsd.org.

February 19-23, 2005, Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, Washington, DC

Platypus Media will be exhibiting at the AMCHP Annual Conference: Delivering Results: Improving Pregnancy and Birth, Grand Hyatt Hotel. For more information, visit: www.amchp.org.

February 23, 2005, Community Nights Author Visits Program, Washington, DC

Dia will read Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood for the families who attend Kenilworth Elementary School. After her presentation, Turning the Page volunteers will work with the kids while Dia leads a parent workshop. For more information, contact Turning the Page at 202.628.7856 or visit www.turningthepage.org.

March 11-13, 2005, La Leche League of Connecticut, Southbury, CT

The Area Conference for La Leche League of Connecticut will feature talks and books by Dia. For more information, visit http://www.lalecheleague.org/Area/AreaConf.html.

June 10-16, 2005, Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Washington, DC

Dia will present "Controversies in Breastfeeding: Giving Advice, Examining Our Own Biases" at the 50th ACNM conference to be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. For more info, visit www.midwife.org or call 240-485-1800.

June 30-July 2, 2005, LLLI Physicians' Seminar, Washington, DC

Platypus Media will be exhibiting at this premiere learning opportunity for health care providers to learn more about breastfeeding. For more information, call 847-519-7730 or visit www.lalecheleague.org.

July 2-5, 2005, La Leche League International, Washington, DC

Platypus Media will be presenting workshops and exhibiting at La Leche League's 19th Biennial International Conference, "Breastfeeding: An Ancient Art-A Modern Miracle," at the Hilton Washington and Towers. Dia will be leading two family workshops: "If My Mom were a Platypus" and "Sharing the World with Animal Friends." For more information, call 847-519-7730 or visit www.lalecheleague.org.

July 21-24, 2005, Doulas of North America, Washington, DC

Dia will present "Controversies in Breastfeeding: Giving Advice, Examining Our Own Biases" at DONA’s 11th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC. Platypus Media will also be exhibiting at the conference. For more info, call (888)788-DONA (toll-free) or visit www.dona.org.

September 22-25, Lamaze International 2005 Annual Conference, Austin, TX

Dia will present "Controversies in Breastfeeding: Understanding our Biases." Dia will also have a booth for book sales in the exhibit hall at the conference. For more information: 800-368-4404, conference@lamaze.org, or www.lamaze.org.

October 17-18, Human Milk Banking: A Global Perspective on Best Practices, Washington DC

The Human Milk Banking Association of North America is celebrating their 20th anniversary with this conference, described as an "international congress on donor milk. For more information, visit www.hmbana.org.

October 25, Community Nights Author Visits Program, Washington, DC

Dia will read Look What I See! Where Can I Be? In the Neighborhood for the families who attend DC public schools. After her presentation, Turning the Page, volunteers will work with the kids while Dia leads a parent workshop. For more information, contact Turning the Page at 202.628.7856 or visit www.turningthepage.org.

November 6, La Leche League of Maryland Area Conference

Dia will be speaking and signing books at this annual event for Maryland and neighboring residents. Conference details TBA. For more information, visit www.Lllofmd-de-dc.org or visit http://www.llli.org/Area/AreaConf.html.

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