Tag Archives: High School

FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH TEACHER FELLOWSHIP

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Bob

Eligibility:       Middle and high school science teachers in U.S. schools Dates:            Fellowship year: April 2013 – April 2014 Online application due no later than: January 21, 2013 Notifications: Late March 2013 Fellowship payments: ·      $5,700 for research work … Continue reading →

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Science Matters – November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Bob

New NRC Report Identifies Key Indicators for Gauging Progress in K–12 STEM Education The National Research Council (NRC) released a report last week, “Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K–12 STEM Education,” that identifies key indicators for measuring progress in K-12 science, … Continue reading →

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Biology Teachers UNITE!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference offers a full range of workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits.  But if you teach Biology, you need to save a spot at the end of the day to learn about NABT and the NABT BioClub … 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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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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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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National Chemistry Week, October 21-27

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bob

2012 Celebrates 25 Years of NCW! NCW encourages chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local Sections, businesses, schools, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a … Continue reading →

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ASHG Posts Question for This Year’s DNA Day Essay Contest

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Bob

      The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will be hosting its 8th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest for high school students from across the United States and around the world. DNA Day commemorates the anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram September 24, 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Bob

This week: (1) Updates on Oklahoma Science Assessments (2) Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers (3) Grant for Teachers (4) Student Opportunities Greetings Science Educators! I have received many questions of late about the scientific and engineering practices associated with the … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference Coming to Oklahoma

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Bob

 Sam Rhine Genetic Update Conferences                         Putnam City HS on Nov 15th and Tulsa CC – Southeast on Nov 16th.              1.  Putnam City High School – November 15th *           … Continue reading →

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