Monthly Archives: October 2014

NCSE Update – 10/31/14

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Bob

      UPDATE FROM WYOMING The Wyoming Tribune Eagle (October 26, 2014) reviewed the status of the state’s science standards. As NCSE previously reported, a footnote in Wyoming’s budget for 2014-2016 precluded the use of state funds “for any … Continue reading →

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OMRF Fleming Scholar Program

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bob

The Fleming Scholar Program was founded in 1956 as a way to give Oklahoma’s high school and college students “hands-on” biomedical research experience. The program is named for Sir Alexander Fleming, the famed British scientist, who discovered penicillin and in … Continue reading →

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Know Where to Go and How to Get There

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bob

So… how will you know when you’ve arrived at the OSTA Fall Conference?  You’ll be in the Visitor parking lot just East of the Nigh University Center at UCO and on your way to Howell Hall! Saturday is Homecoming at … Continue reading →

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Take the Shirt Off Our Back!

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Bob

Pre-Order your OFFICIAL OSTA FLIPS for Science Fall Conference t-shirt from the Oklahoma Shirt Company. Shirts are $15 each and will be available for pick-up at the conference.  Shirts are only available by pre-order from the Oklahoma Shirt Company website . Show your … Continue reading →

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OSTA Conference to Feature Silent Auction to Benefit Science Fair

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Bob

Each year OSTA presents cash awards to deserving student researchers at the annual Oklahoma State Science Fair in Ada.  Those awards are funded entirely through proceeds raise in the annual silent auction at the OSTA Fall Conference. OSTA members donate … Continue reading →

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What’s On the OSTA Conference Program?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Bob

        Although the final conference program is not yet ready, we can share most of the program offerings for the OSTA Fall Conference November 1st. There is something for everyone.  We have workshops designed for primary school … Continue reading →

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Dr. Donna Nelson to Keynote OSTA Conference

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Bob

OSTA is please to announce Dr. Donna J. Nelson as the featured speaker to keynote the 2014 OSTA Fall Conference November 1st at UCO in Edmond. Dr. Donna Nelson, is a professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma. Nelson was born in Eufaula, … Continue reading →

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2014 OSTA Awards Reception

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Bob

This is your invitation to join with the rest of the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association  in a reception honoring this year’s recipients of the OSTA Awards.   Join as we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of outstanding science educators from across the … Continue reading →

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New Flight Opportunity for School Districts: Announcing Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 8 to the International Space Station, Starting February 2015

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Bob

Download a PDF of this Press Release Watch Video: A Program Overview After reading this Press Release, be sure to read the SSEP Homepage that serves as an Executive Summary for the program Subscribe to receive email notification of breaking news on SSEP … Continue reading →

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Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2015!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Bob

  Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community?  Apply to be a stop on NESCent’s 2015 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center) is an NSF-funded evolution research center.  To celebrate Charles Darwin’s contributions to science and society, … Continue reading →

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