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What’s On the OSTA Conference Program?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Bob

        Although the final conference program is not yet ready, we can share most of the program offerings for the OSTA Fall Conference November 1st. There is something for everyone.  We have workshops designed for primary school … Continue reading →

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Dr. Donna Nelson to Keynote OSTA Conference

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Bob

OSTA is please to announce Dr. Donna J. Nelson as the featured speaker to keynote the 2014 OSTA Fall Conference November 1st at UCO in Edmond. Dr. Donna Nelson, is a professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma. Nelson was born in Eufaula, … Continue reading →

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2014 OSTA Awards Reception

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Bob

This is your invitation to join with the rest of the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association  in a reception honoring this year’s recipients of the OSTA Awards.   Join as we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of outstanding science educators from across the … Continue reading →

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New Flight Opportunity for School Districts: Announcing Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 8 to the International Space Station, Starting February 2015

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Bob

Download a PDF of this Press Release Watch Video: A Program Overview After reading this Press Release, be sure to read the SSEP Homepage that serves as an Executive Summary for the program Subscribe to receive email notification of breaking news on SSEP … Continue reading →

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Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2015!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Bob

  Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community?  Apply to be a stop on NESCent’s 2015 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center) is an NSF-funded evolution research center.  To celebrate Charles Darwin’s contributions to science and society, … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update – 10/3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Bob

NCSE’S ROSENAU AND MCCAFFREY IN THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE NCSE’s Josh Rosenau and Mark McCaffrey were invited by the Houston Chronicle (September 30, 2014) to discuss the controversy over the treatment of climate science in social studies textbooks now under consideration … Continue reading →

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Seminars on Science, from the American Museum of Natural History

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Bob

              The next session of Seminars on Science, the American Museum of Natural History’s online professional development program for educators runs from October 27th to December 7th.  Graduate credit is available for all six-week online courses.  … Continue reading →

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OK STEM Centers Is Looking For a Few Great Teachers…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Bob

OK STEM CENTERS…  is a statewide network of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teachers (MT’s), The network is dedicated to providing regional, high quality professional development for PreK-12 teachers with the goal of improving student achievement in STEM. … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 10/2/14

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Bob

        Greetings Science Educators! I hope the week finds you well. There are several items to share in this week’s Science Message including: the announcement of Science Standards Framework Project, state summaries for science assessments, and information … Continue reading →

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NOMSTA Annual Fall Conference

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Bob

The Northeastern Oklahoma Mathematics and Science Teacher Association (NOMSTA) presents the Annual Fall Conference “Engaging Students in Mathematics and Science” Free Professional Development for K-12 Mathematics and Science Teachers! October 4, 2014 9:00 am-12noon (Free on-site registration) Science and Health … Continue reading →

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