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Monthly Archives: January 2012
The National Association of Biology Teachers Celebrates 50 Years Of the OBTA!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the NABT Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA), and to celebrate this “golden” milestone, NABT needs your help to find at least 50 OBTA recipients in 2012. The Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) … Continue reading
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Register now for AAAS – SWARM at TU
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
Darwin Day 2012 Events in Oklahoma
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
Session Proposal Roundup For NABT Dallas
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. The NABT … Continue reading
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Celebrate DNA Day With The ASHG Essay Contest
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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Frontiers In Physiology Summer Research Teacher Fellowship
Middle and high school teachers for United States are invited to apply for the APS Frontiers in Physiology Summer Research Teacher Fellowship. This is a paid fellowship that will start in April 2012 and conclude in April 2013 with … Continue reading
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“So you got a Christmas Telescope” night at Bass Pro Shop in Bricktown
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
Outstanding Biology Teacher Award
Every year, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) program attempts to recognize an outstanding biology educator (grades 7-12) in each of the 50 states; Washington, DC; Canada; Puerto Rico; and overseas territories. Candidates for this award do not have to … Continue reading
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DOE National Science Bowl
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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Report: State Science-Education Standards Jeopardize U.S. Competitiveness
Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2012)— A major Thomas B. Fordham Institute report released today finds that the K-12 science standards of most states remain mediocre to awful, placing America’s national competitiveness, technological prowess and scientific leadership in grave jeopardy. Since … Continue reading →