Important information for the day of MEAD 2025!
If you have any additional questions feel free to email us at math-crr@arizona.edu
Below you will find directions for:
Day Of Schedule
Sched Webpage and Mobile App
Help Desk
Directions and Parking
MEAD Raffle Prizes
DAY OF SCHEDULE
Below are two different drop-downs: One to describe the schedule for In-Person Participants, and one for Virtual Participants.
This is the schedule outline for what your day will look like at MEAD if you are attending IN-PERSON.
- Registration opens at 7:00 AM in the Tucson High Magnet School (THMS) Cafeteria.
- Please have the Sched mobile app downloaded and signed in on your phone!
- A buffet breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM in the THMS Cafeteria.
- Conference Sessions will take place from 8:00 AM - 11:40 AM in the THMS Technology Building.
- Complete the Session Evaluations for each session you attend (the red button on Sched sessions)
- A Help Desk will be available to offer tech support and address any other issues you may have.
- The Cafeteria will host the Exhibition Hall where you can visit conference exhibitors before and in between sessions.
- You can also visit prize tables and sign up for the opportunity to win two prizes or visit the Not Quite Junk Table.
- After the morning conference sessions, we will provide shuttles for easy transportation from THMS to the UA Student Union Grand Ballroom where the Keynote Luncheon is held.
- Lunch will be served at 12:00 PM and the Keynote Address will be from 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM. Make sure to stick around for the announcement of our Teacher Awards!
- At the end of your conference day, fill out the General Conference Evaluation (In the top banner text of every Sched webpage).
This is the schedule outline for what your day will look like at MEAD if you are attending online.
- Login to https://mead2025.sched.com.
- A virtual help desk will be available to offer tech support and address any issues you may have. You are also able to find it at the top of every page in Sched!
- Find your schedule by clicking on ‘’My Schedule.
- If you need help with your schedule, you can view this Sched support page: https://sched.com/guide/your-personalized-schedule/
- Attend the sessions in your schedule by clicking on the yellow "OPEN ZOOM" button for a session.
- Please make sure you have the most up-to-date version of Zoom and that your camera is on during sessions!
- Complete the Session Evaluation for each session you attend (the Red button on Sched sessions)
- The Keynote Address by Elham Kezemi (12:15 PM - 2 PM) is automatically added to your schedule so that you can easily find the link to join the live stream of the address.
- Stay until the end for the announcement of this year’s recipients of the Teacher Awards!
- At the end of your conference day, fill out the General Conference Evaluation (In the top banner text of every Sched webpage)
Sched Webpage and Mobile App
On the day of MEAD, the Sched webpage and mobile App will be essential for accessing conference information and getting to where you need to be.
If you can’t log into Sched and need to reset your password, click here: https://mead2025.sched.com/password-reset. Enter the email you used for registration and you will receive a reset link.
Please review or make your session selections NOW and check if any of your sessions have documents to download beforehand.
- The Keynote Address by Elham Kazemi (12:15 PM - 2 PM) is automatically added to your schedule.
- You will receive an email from Sched on the morning of MEAD with your schedule for the day.
Please complete Session Evaluations on Sched for each session you attend.
- The Session Evaluation Button will be red for those viewing sessions on a web browser, and gray for those on the mobile App.
At the end of your conference day as well, please fill out the General Conference Evaluation (in the top banner text of every Sched webpage).
For In-Person Participants:
Please watch this video to learn how to download and use the Sched App: https://sched.com/guide/app-tour-for-attendees/
- By clicking on “Directory” at the bottom of the screen you can find the list of Speakers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Participants.
- If you click on “Info” at the bottom of the screen, you can see the Venue Map, our Twitter Feed, and FAQs.
- To find the room number where your session will be held, simply go to your schedule and click on a session. Then, scroll down to find the room number.
HELP DESK
- For In-Person Participants, a Help Desk will be available in the Cafeteria to offer tech support and address any other issues you may have!
- For Virtual Participants, if you need immediate help on the day of MEAD, please contact us as soon as possible! A Zoom Virtual Help Desk will be available for you throughout the day. You can access the link at the top of any Sched page:
- https://arizona.zoom.us/j/86708072964
Maps and Directions
Directions and Parking:
There is very limited parking at Tucson High Magnet School. Alternative parking is on the streets in the neighborhoods directly east and south of THMS. There are also UA surface lots that are free on weekends. You must pay to park in any UA parking garages, with 2nd Street Garage being $15 due to UA sporting events.
Below you will find Maps and Directions for the day of MEAD. This includes Parking at Tucson High Magnet School (THMS), Parking lots and street parking, Directions to the High School, Parking for the Luncheon, and Directions to find the Grand Ballroom.
- For those who need disability access or special assistance at THMS, you will find parking in the 6th Street lot.
- After the morning conference sessions, we will provide a shuttle bus to transport you from THMS to the Keynote Luncheon, and then back to THMS at the end of the day.
- We DO NOT recommend parking in any University garages, as you will be required to pay for it. Additionally, avoid the 2nd Street Garage due to other UA campus events that increase the price to $15–$20.
- For those who need disability access or special assistance at the Keynote Luncheon, you will find parking just west of 2nd Street Garage in Lot 3140.
MEAD RAFFLE PRIZES
As a way to show appreciation for Arizona teachers, many businesses and organizations have donated prizes to be raffled away to MEAD participants.
There are two different types of prize list: One for IN-PERSON and one for VIRTUAL. Both Raffles will be completed via a google form that you'll get the day of the event. Please only submit the form for which method you attend the conference.
- IN-PERSON Prizes: At registration, there will be some prizes out for viewing purposes only, but all prizes will be listed in the google form. We will have QR Codes and a laptop available to complete your entries. Each participant will select two (2) prizes that they'd like the chance to win. Winners will be texted during the 3rd Session. Participants must pick up their prize BEFORE they leave Tucson High Magnet School on their way to the Keynote Luncheon.
- VIRTUAL Prizes: Virtual participants will be given a google from link to complete. Participants will select the two (2) prizes they would like to enter for the raffle. Winners will be selected and then emailed the following week after MEAD. Prizes will then be emailed or mailed to the winners.
Whether you win a prize or not, please show your appreciation for their donation by patronizing these establishments. Thank you on behalf of the MEAD Conference.
Full List of Raffle Prizes for MEAD 2025