The great thing about traveling to an NSTA conference is that almost immediately you find yourself among friends. When I arrived at the train station, I wasn’t sure if I would know anyone waiting in line. That can be a little unnerving. However …
Not only did I immediately spot two of my colleagues, but we also had a nice chat with Christopher DiScenza of the American Physical Society, who was waiting in line with us. I soon felt right at home, as NSTA staff are often in contact with the APS staff. And when Christopher mentioned his office is in College Park, Maryland, I replied that the University of Maryland, College Park, is my alma mater. Small world!
I’m looking forward to connecting with more familiar faces and names here in Philly. I know these “reunions” will happen.