http://teachers.egfi-k12.org Blog about the growing role of engineering in K-12 education. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:54 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32028 The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. seeks to inspire learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and to motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. ]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/carnegie-science-center/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinars-workshop-noyce/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinars-workshop-noyce/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=32012 Two online webinars and a workshop that will provide information about the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, including how to prepare Letters of Intent and proposals for the upcoming deadlines, will be held Feb. 15, 16, and 21, respectively. The deadline for registration is Monday, Feb. 13, 2012. The program seeks to encourage talented STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinars-workshop-noyce/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/einstein-fellowship-program/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/einstein-fellowship-program/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:00:25 +0000 ASEE http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=8541 Applications are now open for the 2012-13 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator program. Interested educators should use the online application. This fellowship, in its 22th year, aims to provide teachers voice in Washington D.C. regarding Federal STEM education programs and policies.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/einstein-fellowship-program/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:00:59 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31747 The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program aims to provide each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop. To this end, hardware, content, and software has been designed for collaborative, fun, and self-empowered learning.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/one-laptop-per-child/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:00:04 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31617 CSEdWeek 2011 celebrates the impact of computing and the need for computer science education. The week incorporates events and resources for students, teachers, parents, administrators, college and university reps, and industry. When: December 4-11, 2011.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/computer-science-education-week-2/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/discovere-educator-awards/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/discovere-educator-awards/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:00:17 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31526 The DiscoverE Educator Awards from the National Engineers Week Foundation shine a spotlight on the educators who are inspiring tomorrow’s innovation generation. Unique to this program, engineers and engineering students are part of the nomination process. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1, 2011.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/discovere-educator-awards/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinar-service-learning-sustainability/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinar-service-learning-sustainability/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:00:39 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31333 The U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development's K-12 and Teacher Education Sector is offering a free webinar about engaging students in relevant learning. This webinar is designed to help educators apply the lens of sustainability to their service-learning projects and programs and will feature several case studies. It will be held on November 10, 2011, 5:00 p.m. EST.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/webinar-service-learning-sustainability/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fellowship-nasa-endeavor-project/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fellowship-nasa-endeavor-project/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:28 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=21396 The NASA Endeavor Science Teaching Certificate Project awards one-year fellowships each year to over 40 current and prospective teachers. Endeavor Fellows receive award-winning STEM Professional Development, taking graduate courses in an innovative, LIVE (online) format from the comfort of their home or school. ]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/fellowship-nasa-endeavor-project/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:57:35 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31129 The Office of Naval Research provides several different outreach programs for students at different grade levels. The programs, which include competitions and afterschool engagement, range in size and mission.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/naval-programs/feed/ 0 http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asee-partners-with-nsta/ http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asee-partners-with-nsta/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:38:43 +0000 jxs http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/?p=31115 The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has put together a public/private partnership to develop ways of engaging elementary, middle, and high school students in engineering. Participants will learn about innovative, hands-on, project-based engineering at three events during National Science Teachers Association regional conferences.]]> http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/asee-partners-with-nsta/feed/ 1