Monthly Archives: November 2011

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH TEACHER FELLOWSHIP

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Bob

Eligibility:  Middle and high school science teachers in U.S. schools Dates:  Fellowship year: April 2012 – April 2013. Online application due no later than: January 23, 2012 Notifications:  March 2012 Fellowship payments: ·      $5,700 for research work and assignments ·      $300 … Continue reading →

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Transit of Venus: Update

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Bob

This last Saturday November 19 was exactly 200 days until the last transit of Venus. The event is gaining momentum now: it’s being featured in journals of science education, in astronomical calendars for 2012, and Sky & Telescope will kick … Continue reading →

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This Week’s JodyGram

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bob

From OSDE Science Director Jody Bowie:   McDonaldObservatory is pleased to  announce that there will be six teacher workshops in summer 2012.  The application deadline is February 10, 2012 with deposits due in April for those selected.  Those receiving scholarships … Continue reading →

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EngineerGirl! website’s 12th annual Essay Contest

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Bob

    We are pleased to announce the National Academy of Engineering’s EngineerGirl! website’s 12th annual Essay Contest. Students are asked to write about the role of engineering in providing safe and  nutritious food. Details and rules can be found … Continue reading →

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Professional Development Opportunity at Princeton University

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Bob

Bring cutting-edge biotechnology into your classroom. Join us at Princeton University for our two-week summer workshop Molecular Biology Hands-On:  Cool Genes, Colorful Proteins. Every day features a stimulating mix of laboratory projects and discussions with colleagues and Princeton faculty.  Lunch is … Continue reading →

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HUMAN EVOLUTION ON-LINE

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update, 11/11/11) Two recent webcast symposia on human evolution are now available on-line. First, Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans—the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Holiday Lectures on Science for 2011 — is now … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Regional Science Bowl

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Bob

The Oklahoma Association for Academic Competition (OAAC), is proud to sponsor regional qualifying tournaments for both middle and high school students for the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl. 
The winning team from each regional competition is invited to participate … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Sam Rhine Conferences Next Week

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Bob

Genetics Update Conference – November 17, 2011 at 9:00am to 1:00pm Putnam City High School – Auditorium 5300 N. W. 50th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73122 Host: Steve Stark & Bob Melton – Putnam City Science Department OR Genetic Update … Continue reading →

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Nominations for the 2012 NABT Awards are now being accepted

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bob

You Recognize Excellent Teaching … So Do We! 

Nominate yourself or a colleague for one or more of the following NABT awards by filling out the online nomination form. The nominee will be sent all the information, application materials, and … Continue reading →

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Applications For Einstein Fellowships Being Accepted

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bob

Classroom teachers in the STEM Disciplines are invited to apply to the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. This program offers current; public or private; elementary and secondary teachers with demonstrated excellence in teaching an opportunity to serve in the … Continue reading →

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