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An Opportunity to Help OU’s Upcoming “Galileo’s World” Exhibition

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bob

Planning for the University of Oklahoma’s Galileo’s World exhibition is moving along as we prepare for its opening in August 2015.  The History of Science Collections is now undergoing extensive renovation, and collaborations across campus are well underway. Now we are … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 6/24/14

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Bob

  Update on new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science: The new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were signed into rule by Governor Fallin June, 19th 2014. I apologize for the delay in sending out the listserv message, but I was … Continue reading →

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Nature in Art Series at Nature Conservancy in OKC

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

Can you imagine walking through an art museum and not seeing any trees? No mountains or streams, sunrises or sunsets? No birds or horses? No boats on rough waves or relaxing landscapes? It’s impossible, because nature is everywhere in art … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: make Your Voice Heard on HB 3399

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

As we have all been following the recent and not-a-moment-too-soon completed 2014 session of the Oklahoma Legislature, the term “Action Alert” has been the short hand for a notice to let Oklahoma science teachers know when their interests and clients are at risk … Continue reading →

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OSTA/OESE Issue Joint Press Release

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Bob

Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Press Release  For Immediate Release: May 28th, 2014  Science Advocacy Groups Respond to Recent Statements from Senators Sykes and Brecheen. In a May 23rd Press Release, Senator Anthony Sykes (R-Moore) … Continue reading →

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A Letter to the Editor

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bob

(The letter below is by Professor Richard Broughton, an OESE Board member.  It was recently published in the Norman Transcript) On May 12 the Oklahoma House Administrative Rules and Government Oversight Committee voted 10-1 to reject the proposed Oklahoma Academic Standards for … Continue reading →

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ALERT from OESE

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Bob

ACTION ALERT: PLEASE  HELP  STOP  PROVISIONS  OF HOUSE  JOINT RESOLUTION 1099 THAT PREVENTS  OKLAHOMA  FROM ADOPTING  THE NEW  SCIENCE STANDARDS . Oklahoma Science Teachers Association and Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OSTA) endorses OASS.  The OSTA report on HJR 1099 is HERE. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve … Continue reading →

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Recent Research Study Pinpoints Source of Evolution Misconceptions in Oklahoma Biology Students

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Bob

A recent study by two Oklahoma researchers is causing a stir on the Internet and is setting records for the number of hits on the website for the journal Evolution Education Outreach.  Dr. Ed Marek, Presidential Professor and Director of the John … Continue reading →

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OESE Action Alert

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bob

Last year’s HB1674, the Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act by Blackwell and Kern, passed the Common Education Committee by a vote of 9-8 and placed on the House floor.  As expected the bill passed on the House floor today (March … Continue reading →

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Your Students Should Attend An Oklahoma Regents Summer Academy

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Bob

Encourage your students to take advantage of an Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education Summer Academy at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of aeronautics, engineering, environmental conservation, forensic science and much more!   Summer Academies are FREE! Be … Continue reading →

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