Things to Bring

General:

• dress for Biennial is very casual  (a lot of us wear t-shirts from previous Biennials);  some may change into 'dressy casual' for Banquet

• lightweight jacket / sweater / sweatshirt - some of the rooms can feel a bit chilly  (This is Texas in the summer, after all.  We do like our air conditioning!)

• goggles (MUST BRING OWN)

• lab coat / apron (PROVIDED ON CAMPUS 2024)

• long pants to wear during lab session(s) and full toed shoes

• technology:  tablet, iPad, laptop - some sessions may be referring to or utilizing technology and you may want to play along on your own device as the session is presented

• reusable water bottle

• comfortable bag (backpack, school bag, etc) to carry around all your awesome new stuff  (you will not be receiving a conference bag)

• lanyard/neck wallet/someway to display your name tag for all to see so we can learn who one another is and where we teach

• money - we will be selling the earrings and pins that we sell at CAST

• money/checkbook/credit card - to purchase those awesome Silent Auction items!  There are always items worth fighting over.

If you are staying in the dorms:

• reading or table lamp

• hand soap and other toiletries

• other bedding you may want:  blanket, comforter, etc

• bath towel, wash cloth, etc

• bath mat (or extra towel to use as a bath mat)

• linens for bed:

  • pillow(s)

  • sheets - size TWIN XL

If you volunteered, or have found anything, for any of the following:

• item(s) for Silent Auction

• item(s) for Swap Meet

• item(s) for Make-n-Take

• snacks to share with group

If you are presenting:

• anything you may want / need specific to your session, such as:

  • handouts

  • chemicals

  • equipment