Posted on February 4th, 2010 by ASEE
The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and Technology/ Engineering Framework. Application deadline: April 1, 2011
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Tags: Math teachers, Nanotechnology, Professional Development, Science, Summer Programs (Teachers), Technology teachers
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by ASEE
Join the Second Annual African American History Program Free Family Day at the Koshland Science Museum in Washington, DC., Sat., February 6, to explore the issues surround the 2010 census and American cultural perceptions of race.
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Tags: African-American scientists, Family events, Mathematics, Programs for Families, Weekend programs
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by ASEE
Aerospace engineer Wanda Austin will deliver the 2010 Annual African-American History Program Lecture at the National Academy of Science, Feb. 18. Reservations required.
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Tags: Aerospace, African-American scientists, After School, Events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Programs for Teachers
Posted on January 26th, 2010 by ASEE
The National Science Teacher’s Association annual National Conference on Science Education is scheduled for March 18–21 in Philadelphia, PA. Their workshops, seminars, and presentations promise to inspire, fine tune your content knowledge, test your strategies and techniques to build student performance, and tackle critical education issues of the day.
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Posted on January 15th, 2010 by ASEE
The Washington Science Teachers’ Association (WSTA) will hold its annual conference, March 12 – 14, 2010. The conference offers opportunities to explore the new science standards revisions and science instructional materials that support the science standards, and to engage with science professionals through workshops, informal networking opportunities, and vendor exhibits.
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Posted on January 10th, 2010 by ASEE
The Science Museum of Virginia is pleased to offer a “week in the field” for teachers interested in teaching environmental science to their students. Workshops are open to teachers of any grade. Workshops are scheduled throughout the year and correlated with the Virginia Standards of Learning.
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Posted on January 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE) recognizes extraordinary contributions by educators from California, Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Washington, and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec), who are elevating science literacy. 34 winners receive an unrestricted cash award of $5,000 USD ($5,000 CAD). Recipients’ schools receive a restricted grant of $5,000 USD ($5,000 CAD) for the enhancement of a school science program, for science resources, or for the professional development of the school’s science teachers. Application deadline: February 5, 2010.
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Tags: Competitions for Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Awards
Posted on January 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The STEM-Up Initiative, based in the Boyle Heights area of East Los Angeles, is designed to integrate STEM career pathways into schools and local communities. STEM-Up aims to connect 80,000 residents to the surrounding STEM Community, consisting of institutions of higher learning, government agencies, corporations and other organizations.
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Tags: African-American Students, Hispanic Students, Minority Group Engineers, Programs for Families, Programs for Students, Programs for Teachers, Website
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by ASEE
The Cool School Challenge is a free program that motivates students, teachers, and school districts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. See the Cool School Website for activities and resources.
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Tags: Carbon Emissions, Energy, Teacher Workshops
