Posted on October 12th, 2012 by Jaimie Schock
ASEE has put together a public/private partnership to develop ways of engaging students and teachers in engineering. Participants will learn about innovative, hands-on, project-based engineering activities, courses, curriculum options, events, outreach programs, professional development, and competitions.
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Tags: American Society for Engineering Education, National Science Teachers Association, teachengineering, Teacher Training, Teacher Workshops, Workshops
Posted on May 15th, 2012 by Jaimie Schock
The Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) connects science educators and policymakers from across Texas and beyond. CAST 2012 is Nov. 8-10 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Included in the registration price is access to more than 650 free workshops tailored to specific grade levels and subject matters.
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Tags: Conference, Conferences and Meetings, Events, Science Teachers, STEM teachers, Teacher Workshops, Workshops
Posted on October 16th, 2011 by ASEE
Despite the anxiety triggered by last spring’s nuclear disaster in Japan, nuclear power is still a key part of this country’s energy mix. Industry and universities are enlisting help from teachers in preparing the next generation of nuclear engineers and technicians.
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Tags: Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Science, Programs for Teachers, Teacher Training, Teacher Workshops, Teachers, Workshops
Posted on June 15th, 2011 by Jaimie Schock
The Environmental Protection Agency has a collection of materials that can be used to teach environmental topics like conservation, human health, stewardship, waste & recycling, and water. The EPA also offers publications, awards and grants, workshops, conferences, student scholarships, community service projects, and a club for kids.
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Tags: Climate, Climate Change, Conferences and Meetings, Energy and Environmental Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental science, Green, Green Technology, Internet Resources, Resources for Teachers, scholarships, Superfund, Teacher Resources, Teaching Aids, Web Resources, Workshops
Posted on November 8th, 2010 by ASEE
This full-day workshop on December 4, 2010, 9am – 4pm, from the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Tufts University, is intended to provide an immersive introduction of stop-motion animation to K-16 teachers using SAM Animation. Location: Tufts University, 474 Boston Ave, Medford, MA. Cost: $420.
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Tags: Animation, Programs for Teachers, Teacher Training, Teacher Workshops, Workshops
Posted on October 11th, 2010 by ASEE
On November 13, 2010, in Vancouver, BC, the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) will offer a free, hands-on workshop for K-12 teachers and engineers, designed to bring K-12 educators together with engineers.
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Tags: Professional Development, Programs for Teachers, Workshops
Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
NASA’s Learning Environments and Research Network and the Georgia Institute of Technology have teamed up to create the ePDN, a new initiative dedicated to preparing K-12 teachers to engage their students in STEM subjects through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. Teachers wanting to enhance their instructional skills, meet professional development goals, or find new and exciting resources to use in learning environments can apply to one of the free courses.
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Tags: Courses, NASA, Outreach, Teacher Training, Workshops
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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Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources | Comment »
Tags: After School, Events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Programs for Families, Programs for Teachers, Workshops
Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The KidWind Project website offers free resources for teaching about wind power in the K-12 classroom. KidWind offers lesson plans, introductions to key concepts, plans and guides for building model wind turbines, and links to resources around the web. KidWind regularly hosts workshops, events, and conventions, as well.
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Tags: Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Science Fair Projects, Web Resources, Wind Energy, Wind Technology, Wind Turbine, Workshops
