Category Archives: Events

OSTA Winter Profession Conference – LEED Conference on Engineering Design

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Bob

Leading by Example for Engineering Design (LEED), is a Math/Science Partnership bringing together teachers from 5 metropolitan OKC school districts, the University of Central Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board, and Pearson to increase STEM content understanding and pedagogy expertise. … Continue reading →

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BSCS/NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy Application Period NOW OPEN

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Bob

“In my four years of teaching, the most transformative and meaningful experience I have had has been the BSCS/NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy.” Now Accepting Applications! We invite you to apply for the next cohort of the BSCS/NABT AP Biology … Continue reading →

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OSTA’s Winter PD Opportunity – LEED Conference, February 8

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

  Leading by Example for Engineering Design (LEED), is a Math/Science Partnership bringing together  teachers from 5 metropolitan OKC school districts, the University of Central Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board, and Pearson to increase STEM content understanding and pedagogy … Continue reading →

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Free Open Course on the “Practical Importance of Human Evolution”

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

…provided by The University of Oklahoma This course will discuss the topic of why human evolution is important to study and understand. This fully online course does not expect you to have any prior background in biological science, but a … Continue reading →

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OSTA Awardees Recognized

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Bob

The OSTA Awards Recognition reception took place Friday, November 1st at the OERB offices near downtown Oklahoma City. Sponsored by our host, OERB and through the generosity of Pearson Publishing, the reception is a chance for OSTA members to recognized … Continue reading →

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OSTA Election Results Posted

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Bob

Balloting is now closed for the 2013 OSTA Board of Director election. This election featured electronic balloting for the first time in Association history. All OSTA members received an email invitation to render a ballot during the past week and … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Officer Slate Announced

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Bob

The OSTA Nominating Committee has reviewed nominations and applications and has proposed the following slate of Board of Director candidates for election.  The election itself will take place over the course of the week of November 4-8 and will be … Continue reading →

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Final Countdown to the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Bob

The 2013 OSTA Fall Conference is the largest and best science professional development opportunity in the state. Saturday, November 2nd in Howell Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma. Make sure your membership is up-to-date so you can register and take full advantage … Continue reading →

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An OSTA Member’s Perspective: Living and Teaching in China (part 2 of 2)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Bob

Continuing with interview with Jeff Brown, an Oklahoma teacher living and working in Beijing, China.  In part 2, Jeff answers questions about his school and the Chinese education system as well the struggles Chinese educators deal with in the day-to-day … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference November 16th

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bob

  Sam returns to Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 16th at Putnam City High School, 5300 NW 50th, Oklahoma City.  (map)   Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He … Continue reading →

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