Category Archives: Events

Help Track Spring’s Journey North

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bob

Join citizen scientists using technology to track arrival of spring. Seasonal change is all around us. Children see it in the length of a day, in the appearance of a flower, in the flight of a butterfly. Journey North is … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Writing Race @ the OKC Zoo

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Bob

“The Amazing Writing Race” 2012 Spring Writing Marathon and Celebration for Students and Teachers Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Oklahoma City Zoo The Oklahoma Writing Project invites you to attend “The Amazing Writing Race.”  This year participants will experience the animals through various writing … Continue reading →

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Darwin Day 2012 Events in Oklahoma

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob

Darwin Day Events at the University of Oklahoma Reconsidering Darwinian Ethics from the Origin of Species to the Descent of Man, a Darwin Day lecture by Dr. Piers J. Hale, FLS, History of Science, University of Oklahoma. The lecture will be … Continue reading →

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Register now for AAAS – SWARM at TU

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob

Science and Religion: Building Bridges, Dismantling Misconceptions Symposium A symposium on the relationship between science and religion is being organized for the American Association for the Advancement of Science-Southwestern and Rocky Mountains Division (AAAS-SWARM) annual meeting at the University of … Continue reading →

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Celebrate DNA Day With The ASHG Essay Contest

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Bob

Get ready for the 7th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest sponsored by the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). This contest is open to high school students from across the United States and around the world to commemorate the anniversary … Continue reading →

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Session Proposal Roundup For NABT Dallas

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Bob

We are ready to roundup proposals for the 2012 NABT Professional Development Conference in Dallas, Texas!  Join us from October 31-November 3 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas for four exciting days of sessions, speakers, social events and science. 

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“So you got a Christmas Telescope” night at Bass Pro Shop in Bricktown

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Bob

So you got a new telescope for Christmas…well come to the Bass Pro in Bricktown in Oklahoma City on Jan 28th and take advantage of some friendly astronomers from the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club advice on how to get the … Continue reading →

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DOE National Science Bowl

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Bob

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science. High school and middle school students are quizzed in a fast paced question-and-answer format similar to Jeopardy. … Continue reading →

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The Great Backyard Bird Count

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Bob

The 2012 GBBC will take place Friday, February 17, through Monday, February 20. Please join us for the 15th annual count! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 20, 2011 by Bob

Remember when summer break  was made up of days playing outside until mom called you in for dinner?  Today’s kids probably won’t.  In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors.  The average American child spends more than seven hours … Continue reading →

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