Posted on March 30th, 2010 by ASEE
The Infinity Project offers national middle school, high school, and early college engineering curricula. Created to help students see the real value of math and science and its varied applications to high tech engineering, this math- and science-based engineering and technology education initiative promises to help educators deliver engineering with a minimum of training, expense, and time. Element of the program include: the Engineering Our Digital Future textbook; the Infinity Project Technology Kit; and comprehensive Professional Development Institutes for teachers. Visit the Website to learn more about the different elements of the program, and to read the blog and newsletters.
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Posted on March 30th, 2010 by ASEE
Illinois Aerospace Institute summer camp – IAI is a one-week residential program, June 11-17, 2010, for students grades 9-12 interested in aerospace engineering and aviation, held on the campus of the University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign. Students learn about a variety of topics relating to aerospace engineering through classroom sessions, laboratories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Cost.$700. Application Deadline: April 15.
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Tags: Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, Summer Programs (Students)
Posted on March 30th, 2010 by ASEE
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers can use to enhance their curriculum through compelling use of the Internet. CIESE focuses on projects that utilize real time data available from the Internet, and collaborative projects that utilize the Internet’s potential to reach peers and experts around the worldm as well as a list of online resources. Each project has a brief description and links to the National Science Standards and NCTM math standards it supports.
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Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
Japan is Cool Robot Central. There are ‘bots that play soccer, dance, climb trees, and swim – not to mention manning assembly lines. Now, the nation that has long dominated industrial robotics is grappling with ways robots can tackle society’s other challenges, like aiding firefighters and an aging population.
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Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
National Robotics Week, April 10-18, 2010, recognizes robotics technology as a pillar of 21st century American innovation, highlights its growing importance in a wide variety of application areas, and emphasizes its ability to inspire technology education. A week-long series of events and activities is planned to increase public awareness of the growing importance of “robo-technology.”
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Tags: Robotics, Robotics Competitions, Web Resources, Webquest
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
The Cambridge Science Festival is a celebration showcasing Cambridge, Mass., is a multifaceted, multicultural event that makes science accessible, interactive and fun, highlighting the impact of STEM in all our lives.
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Tags: After School, Events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Programs for Families, Programs for Teachers, Workshops
Posted on March 29th, 2010 by ASEE
Smithsonian historians, scientists, and other researchers share their questions, methods, and findings in an interactive format, welcoming educators to contribute their own ideas. This multi-disciplinary two-part online conference will feature live presentations, moderated forums, and demonstrations of how Smithsonian specialists use critical thinking skills to solve problems in their areas of expertise. An online exhibit hall will allow participants everywhere to experience virtually the world of the Smithsonian and the wealth of its resources. April 13-14 (”World Cultures and the American Experience”) and 28-29 (”Biodiversity and Mysteries of the Universe”), 2010.
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