Tag Archives: High School

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIPS

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Bob

The Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University is happy to solicit applications for the Daniel S. Stevens, the Earl A. Lafon, and the Paul A. Westhaus Physics Scholarships. The initial awards for the Stevens and Lafon Physics Scholarship will … Continue reading →

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SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bob

SOUTHWESTERN AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION of the THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE 84th ANNUAL MEETING  “SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES” UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Allen Chapman Activity Center MARCH 28-31, 2009 Each year, the SWARM Division of AAAS holds annual … Continue reading →

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Want to Go On A Paleontology Field Trip?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bob

   What is Paleo Expedition?   Paleo Expedition is a one-of-a-kind field experience for Oklahoma high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-11. Paleo Expedition is a chance for Oklahoma youth to work with paleontologists in studying the history of … Continue reading →

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Solar Week March 9‑13, 2009

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Once every fall and spring since 2000, Solar Week provides a week of series of web‑based educational classroom activities and games geared for upper‑elementary, middle and high school students, with a focus on the Sun‑Earth connection.  Initiated as a means of encouraging girls in … Continue reading →

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PAEMST

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Nominate Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers (Grades 7‑12) Today! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th‑grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees are … Continue reading →

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Two Regional OSTA Conferences in April

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Bob

Coming in April!   Two OSTA Regional Conferences. The East Conference will take place Saturday, April 4th at Tenkiller State Park.  Nine sessions will be offered and each session will take 2-3 hours.   The West Conference will take place … Continue reading →

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Science education needs more than facts

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Bob

Researchers testing 6,000 freshmen majoring in science and engineering at seven universities, four in the United States and three in China, found that while Chinese students know more science facts, neither group is particularly skilled in scientific reasoning, Science Daily … Continue reading →

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Teaching the Science of Evolution at The University of Tulsa

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Bob

As a part of it’s celebration of the Bicentennial of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “Origin of Species”, the University of Tulsa will host a half-day workshop for Oklahoma Science Teachers: “TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF … Continue reading →

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National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Bob

Register today for National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009 and Be Water Wise!   National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation’s largest organized environmental education event. Held each April, EE Week promotes understanding and protection of the natural world … Continue reading →

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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FOUNDATION 2009 LIFE SCIENCES AWARDS

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bob

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports American industry dedicated to protecting human health through the testing, manufacturing and marketing of biomedical products.  As scientific innovation of biomedical products begins at the lab bench, the Chamber has partnered with the … Continue reading →

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