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SHOUT Online Conference Series from the Smithsonian

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bob

Shout invites educators and students to take an active role in global environmental issues. Connect online to interact with experts in the field, share ideas, and collaborate with people around the world who, like you, are committed to solving environmental … Continue reading →

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Help Track Spring’s Journey North

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Bob

Join citizen scientists using technology to track arrival of spring. Seasonal change is all around us. Children see it in the length of a day, in the appearance of a flower, in the flight of a butterfly. Journey North is … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Writing Race @ the OKC Zoo

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Bob

“The Amazing Writing Race” 2012 Spring Writing Marathon and Celebration for Students and Teachers Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Oklahoma City Zoo The Oklahoma Writing Project invites you to attend “The Amazing Writing Race.”  This year participants will experience the animals through various writing … Continue reading →

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Sign Up Now For GEF National Green Week, 2012!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Bob

      Calling all educators! National Green Week 2012 is right around the corner! Over six million students are enrolled in this year’s event! GEF is looking to surpass the results of NGW 2011 in which over 100,000 lbs … Continue reading →

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Darwin Day 2012 Events in Oklahoma

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob

Darwin Day Events at the University of Oklahoma Reconsidering Darwinian Ethics from the Origin of Species to the Descent of Man, a Darwin Day lecture by Dr. Piers J. Hale, FLS, History of Science, University of Oklahoma. The lecture will be … Continue reading →

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Register now for AAAS – SWARM at TU

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Bob

Science and Religion: Building Bridges, Dismantling Misconceptions Symposium A symposium on the relationship between science and religion is being organized for the American Association for the Advancement of Science-Southwestern and Rocky Mountains Division (AAAS-SWARM) annual meeting at the University of … Continue reading →

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“So you got a Christmas Telescope” night at Bass Pro Shop in Bricktown

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Bob

So you got a new telescope for Christmas…well come to the Bass Pro in Bricktown in Oklahoma City on Jan 28th and take advantage of some friendly astronomers from the Oklahoma City Astronomy Club advice on how to get the … Continue reading →

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DOE National Science Bowl

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Bob

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science. High school and middle school students are quizzed in a fast paced question-and-answer format similar to Jeopardy. … Continue reading →

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Transit of Venus: Update

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Bob

This last Saturday November 19 was exactly 200 days until the last transit of Venus. The event is gaining momentum now: it’s being featured in journals of science education, in astronomical calendars for 2012, and Sky & Telescope will kick … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Regional Science Bowl

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Bob

The Oklahoma Association for Academic Competition (OAAC), is proud to sponsor regional qualifying tournaments for both middle and high school students for the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl. 
The winning team from each regional competition is invited to participate … Continue reading →

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