Tag Archives: Opportunities

OSTA Fall Conference: NGSS Writer to Keynote

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Bob

Curious about the Next Generation Science Standards?   What is rumor?   What is fact? The OSTA Fall Conference presents a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Science Teachers to hear first-hand about the features, scope, and direction of the NGSS. Vanessa … Continue reading →

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TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP 2012

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Bob

Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Who: High school science teachers and college majors in science education from Oklahoma and northern Texas When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference Update

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Bob

“Saving The World Through Science” Things are coming together pretty rapidly for the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference.  There are a couple of major presentations that you just will not want to miss! First, back by popular demand, the UCO Forensics … Continue reading →

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August 20th -24th TiffanyGram

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bob

Welcome back science educators! I hope you enjoyed the summer and found opportunities to both relax and become rejuvenated! I had the great pleasure of meeting several amazing educators through the Math Science Partnership Grants this summer. I participated in … Continue reading →

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School Sustainability Grants Program

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Bob

Announcing 2012-2013 School Sustainability Grants Program As teachers and administrators, have you ever looked around your school and thought, “Wow! Opportunity missed!” when considering what students could be learning about sustainability from your school’s facility? Here is your chance to … Continue reading →

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NESCent Travel Awards to Attend NABT in Dallas

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Bob

Travel Award to attend NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) Conference – Dallas, TX (Oct. 31-Nov. 3) Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic science instructors at the high school and community college levels are invited to apply for travel awards to attend the … Continue reading →

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Science Matters

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Bob

Strategic Data Project Provides New Findings on Teacher Placement and Retention Patterns According to findings released last month by Harvard University’s Strategic Data Project (SDP) at its Center for Education Policy Research, first-year educators tend to be assigned to students … Continue reading →

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Orangutan Conservationist to Speak at OKC Zoo

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Bob

Dr. Ian Singleton, the Director of Conservation at PanEco will speak at the Oklahoma City Zoo from 7-8pm on Thursday, August 16th in the Zoo’s Conservation Education Auditorium (far east end of the parking lot).  He is the director of the Orangutan … Continue reading →

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Draft Program Posted for NABT in Dallas!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Bob

The draft program for the 2012 NABT Professional Development Conference has been posted online at 2012 NABT Program. Please note that the program is not complete and details are subject to change. 

There is no other conference or location that … Continue reading →

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Advancing Environmental Education Grants

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Bob

Request for Proposals –Released July 30, 2012 Proposals due September 1, 2012 The Environmental Education Association of New Mexico (EEANM) has been awarded a $150,000 grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education Small Grants program. In partnership with … Continue reading →

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