Monthly Archives: October 2012

This Weeks TiffanyGram

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Bob

Greetings Fellow Science Educators! The day after Halloween is always a challenging one when working with students (and maybe teachers) who have eaten WAY too much sugar.   Why not use that to your advantage?  Here are a couple of ideas … Continue reading →

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Get Yer OSTA Conference Program Here

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Bob

It’s almost here! The 2012 OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference Saving the World Through Science It’s time to register for the Awards reception Friday evening and stay for the Saturday Conference Get an advance copy of the conference program here. … Continue reading →

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Engineer Girl Essay Contest

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Bob

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has officially launched a new EngineerGirl website along with the 13th annualEngineerGirl Essay Contest.  The contest is entitled, “Engineering: Essential to Our Health,” and it can be found on the new website (EngineerGirl.org). Students are encouraged to write … Continue reading →

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2012 Environmental License Tag Grants

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Bob

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is currently accepting applications for the 2012 Environmental License Tag Grant.  You must be an Oklahoma teacher (Pre K-12), school environmental club, youth group leader, and/or organization with a youth component to apply for … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Last Minute? It’s Here!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Bob

It’s time to check your schedule and finalize plans to be in attendance at the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference “Saving The World Through Science” First and foremost, this is the best science staff development conference you will find in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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Sun-Earth Day

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

On November 14, 2012 the easiest spot to view the total eclipse will be in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia.Eclipse 2012 is attracting world-wide attention from visitors planning holidays around the event which is best viewed from the Cairns region. … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Education Conferences Coming to Oklahoma

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He has also spoken to audiences in Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo, Vienna, Prague, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Nairobi, Kenya. The student participants at … Continue reading →

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OSTA Announces 2012 Award Winners!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

The 2012 Awards winners will be honored at a special reception to be held the evening before the OSTA Fall Conference.  The award winners, nominated by members and selected by the OSTA Awards Committee will receive their recognition at 6:30 … Continue reading →

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News From Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Bob

1.    JUDGE JOHN JONES TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. Judge Jones ruled in the now famous Kitzmiller trial in Dover, PA that intelligent design is religion and not science will give a public lecture at OU on 30 October … Continue reading →

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Apply Now for the 2013-14 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Bob

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Fellowship Year. The Einstein Fellowship Program is available to current K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educators with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership. … Continue reading →

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