Category Archives: Opportunities

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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Register Now for BioBlitz! Oklahoma

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Bob

Registration ends at noon on Friday, September 26th. Online pre-registration is required if you want to attend BioBlitz! Oklahoma.  The inventory begins Friday 4:00 p.m. October 3rd with activities scheduled until Saturday evening.   Check out the website for all … Continue reading →

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Dates/locations added: Transitioning to new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science workshops

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

 With the adoption of the new Oklahoma Academic Science Standards, districts and teachers are beginning to make decisions on how to transition from PASS to OAS-Science. The Oklahoma State Department of Education is offering two-day regional workshops designed to provide … Continue reading →

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Native American STEM competition and teacher conference, Nov. 24 

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

In collaboration with the Oklahoma EPSCoR group, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, The University of Tulsa is hosting the First Annual Native American STEM competition and Teacher conference on Nov. 24. Due to the number of high schools that … Continue reading →

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PAESMEM Award

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Bob

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring is a Presidential award established by the White House in 1995. This award recognizes individuals and organizations from both public and private sectors who mentor persons from underrepresented populations in … Continue reading →

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From the Nature Conservancy and NSTA – Nature Works Everywhere

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Bob

Are you teaching your students about water filtration, renewable energy, or biological interactions? Or have you considered building a school garden to help them understand carbon cycles and living systems? Register today! Join us to learn about, an online resource center … Continue reading →

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Second Teachers’ Workshop On Climate Change & Variability. 

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The workshop will be held at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) on Lake Texoma from Friday evening, 26 September until Sunday afternoon, 28 September and is co-sponsored by Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE) and the Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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AEOP eCYBERMISSION

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

2014-2015 eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant Information  On behalf of the United States Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and its eCYBERMISSION program, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is seeking Mini-Grant Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. NSTA administers the Army’s eCYBERMISSION program … Continue reading →

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News from NCSE: Climate Workshop for Teachers at Lake Texoma 9/26-28

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Bob

There’s still a chance for in-service and pre-service teachers to take advantage of a great opportunity: a workshop on the science of climate change and variability, taking place at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, from … Continue reading →

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You Be The Chemist Challenge®

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bob

Get your students excited about chemistry with the You Be The Chemist Challenge—a free, national academic competition for grade 5-8 students. The Challenge was created by the Chemical Educational Foundation® (CEF), a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science and chemistry education. The Challenge tests students’ … Continue reading →

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