Tag Archives: STEM

September Science Matters

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Bob

California Adopts NGSS with Unanimous Vote On September 4, California became the sixth state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) after a unanimous vote by the State Board of Education. A timeline and plan for implementation will be … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetic Update Conference Returns to Oklahoma

Posted on September 2, 2013 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 … Continue reading →

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Get Your Robotics Started with Botball Grants

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Bob

The Oklahoma State Department of Education in partnership with Botball will provide grants up to $2,200 per school to facilitate recent start-up and existing Botball team opportunities. Click anywhere you see the word application to get to the grant application form. Eligible recipients: Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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Rensselaer Polytechnic launches NanoSpace

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Bob

NanoSpace Offers Teachers Fun, Interactive Games Designed to Increase Science Literacy World-renowned professors and scientists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, creators of The Molecularium® Project (www.molecularium.com), have launched NanoSpace (http://nanospace.molecularium.com), a website designed to teach kids about the nanoscale world of atoms … Continue reading →

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Time to Join the Oklahoma Science Olympiad

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Bob

For the past 30 years, SCIENCE OLYMPIAD has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram 7/30/2013

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Bob

(1) Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope the end of the summer finds you well! As we gear up for another great year of science in Oklahoma, I have several updates and opportunities to share with you in the Science … Continue reading →

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NSU & “Endeavor” Online, K-12 STEM Education Masters Program

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Bob

“Endeavor” and Northeastern State University (NSU) in Oklahoma announce a Joint, K-12 Online STEM Masters Degree Program (M.Ed.) for $12,875 in-state tuition. Earn a Masters Degree and obtain a STEM Certificate – all in one program!   K-12 educators earn … Continue reading →

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Science Matters – July 2013

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Bob

  Curiosity is the Most Important Traits for Success in the Science Classroom, New Survey Finds According to the findings of a new pulse survey conducted by the FMC Corporation, FMC scientists, parents, and teachers in the Philadelphia School District … Continue reading →

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Science Matters, June 2013

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Bob

“Hidden” STEM Jobs Require Different Levels of Training A new report released earlier this month by the Brookings Institution shows policymakers could be overlooking an important segment of the STEM workforce as they appropriate funds for higher education. According to … Continue reading →

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News from NSTA Express

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Bob

NSTA Legislative Update: Bipartisan No Child Left Behind Legislation Introduced in House and Senate Education leaders in both the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate have introduced bipartisan bills that would rewrite the 10-year-old federal education law. And … Continue reading →

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