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Schools Asked to Join Mission to Introduce 100m Students to Computer Science

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Bob

Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Girls and minorities are severely underrepresented. Good news is, we’re on our way to change this. In one week last year, 15 million students tried computer science! … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Election Results

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Bob

The results of the 2014 OSTA Board election are in and the following members have been elected to terms of office that begin January 1, 2015: President-elect – Debbie Hill, Norman High School, Norman Secretary – Ava Wilhelm, Briarwood Elementary, … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update: 11.14.14

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Bob

      THE LATEST FROM TEXAS The pressure on the Texas board of education to require the correction of errors in the coverage of climate change in social studies textbooks presently under consideration continues. In a press conference on … Continue reading →

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Engage with OSTA through our NEW Facebook group

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Bob

Each year following the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference we survey participants and ask, among other things, why they attend.  Year after year one of the top reasons given is “networking”. Indeed, meeting with other science teachers to share insight, experiences, … Continue reading →

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Meet the OSTA Board Candidates

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Bob

The OSTA Nominating Committee has developed a Board-approved slate of candidates for positions to the OSTA Board of Directors.  The annual OSTA elections are held each year at this time and voting is conducted electronically via email ballot sent to active … Continue reading →

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NCSE Update – 10/31/14

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Bob

      UPDATE FROM WYOMING The Wyoming Tribune Eagle (October 26, 2014) reviewed the status of the state’s science standards. As NCSE previously reported, a footnote in Wyoming’s budget for 2014-2016 precluded the use of state funds “for any … Continue reading →

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OMRF Fleming Scholar Program

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bob

The Fleming Scholar Program was founded in 1956 as a way to give Oklahoma’s high school and college students “hands-on” biomedical research experience. The program is named for Sir Alexander Fleming, the famed British scientist, who discovered penicillin and in … Continue reading →

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Know Where to Go and How to Get There

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bob

So… how will you know when you’ve arrived at the OSTA Fall Conference?  You’ll be in the Visitor parking lot just East of the Nigh University Center at UCO and on your way to Howell Hall! Saturday is Homecoming at … Continue reading →

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Take the Shirt Off Our Back!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Bob

Pre-Order your OFFICIAL OSTA FLIPS for Science Fall Conference t-shirt from the Oklahoma Shirt Company. Shirts are $15 each and will be available for pick-up at the conference.  Shirts are only available by pre-order from the Oklahoma Shirt Company website . Show your … Continue reading →

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OSTA Conference to Feature Silent Auction to Benefit Science Fair

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Bob

Each year OSTA presents cash awards to deserving student researchers at the annual Oklahoma State Science Fair in Ada.  Those awards are funded entirely through proceeds raise in the annual silent auction at the OSTA Fall Conference. OSTA members donate … Continue reading →

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