American Meteorological Society Releases Position Statement on Global Climate Change

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Bob

Climate Change An Information Statement of the American Meteorological Society (Adopted by AMS Council 20 August 2012) The following is an AMS Information Statement intended to provide a trustworthy, objective, and scientifically up-to-date explanation of scientific issues of concern to the … Continue reading →

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BILL NYE VIDEO ON CREATIONISM

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bob

(from NCSE’s Evolution and Climate Change Update 8/31/12) A two-and-a-half-minute video with Bill Nye discussing the creationism/evolution controversy went viral, garnering over 2.5 million views in its first week on-line. Posted on August 23, 2012, on the YouTube channel of … Continue reading →

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Measurements that Matter

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bob

By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Friday, Aug. 31, 2012) Labor Day is a reminder for me that football season is about to kick into full swing. I’m excited. My two sons were football players, and I love watching … Continue reading →

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ACT Scores Released to Schools

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Bob

(From OSDE) OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 29, 2012) – Oklahoma high schools recently received ACT scores for students tested during the past school year along with information showing how prepared students are for college-level coursework. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi … 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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BioBlitz! 2012

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bob

BioBlitz! 2012 is Fast Approaching! Hello BioBlitzers & Friends of the Oklahoma Biological Survey, The activity schedule for BioBlitz! Oklahoma at Foss State Park and Washita National Wildlife Refuge is filling up. Check it out and read more about this year’s … 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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Join Science Olympiad!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Bob

                                  For the past 29 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is … 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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