Monthly Archives: March 2013

News from NABT

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Bob

Registration Extended For BioQUEST 
Summer Workshop     Looking for an exciting summer workshop? The BioQUEST Summer Workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore new tools, resources and pedagogies with peers and develop materials for the classroom. The 2013 summer … Continue reading →

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EVOLUTION IN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS: 
A ROAD TRIP

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Bob

EVOLUTION IN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS: 
A ROAD TRIP 
Thursday May 30 thru Sunday June 2, 2013 Oklahoma and Texas are renowned for a lot of things, but two of them are creationism and the abundance of evidence for evolution. That … Continue reading →

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A ROAD TRIP

NSU Chemistry and Physics Academy

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Bob

Northeastern State University has been awarded a statewide grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to increase the number of certified Chemistry and Physics teachers in the state of Oklahoma. The NSU Chemistry and Physics Academy (NSU-CAPA) will … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020 Summer Conference | July 9-11, 2013

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Bob

VISION 2020 2nd Annual Summer Conference is hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. This July event downtown Oklahoma City offers learning opportunities, professional development and training for everyone from the engaged parent, the classroom teacher, counselor, librarian, technology … Continue reading →

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Advanced Placement* Summer Institute at OU

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Bob

General Information | Course Descriptions | Registration | Housing – Meals – Travel Advanced Placement* Summer Institute University of Oklahoma July 8-11, 2013 The University of Oklahoma  Advanced Placement* Summer Institute for teachers is offered by Community and International Training and Development (CITD), a College of Continuing Education department … Continue reading →

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AP* Summer Institute Workshops at TU

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Bob

Summer 2013 AP Workshops July 8-11,  July 15-18  and July 22-25 The University of Tulsa, The College Board, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education will sponsor the 17th Annual Tulsa AP* and Pre-AP* Summer Institute to: assist school teachers … Continue reading →

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APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR FREE SUMMER ACADEMIES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Bob

This summer, middle and high school students can experience life on a college campus while exploring the exciting and varied fields of math and science at the free 2013 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology. The free academies, sponsored … Continue reading →

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Science Olympiad Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Bob

NBC has a regular TODAY Show feature called Class of 2020 where they are following a class of students in a particular classroom through their 13 years of schooling.  Now 5th graders, the class recently participated in their school district’s … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! Organizer in Training

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Bob

  We are seeking applicants for our BioBlitz! Organizer in Training program.  If you are interested in learning how to hold a BioBlitz! in your home town, neighborhood, school, or local park, please check out the information and application form … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Climate Change Update from NCSE

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Bob

From NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update: DUANE GISH DIES The young-earth creationist Duane T. Gish died on March 5, 2013, at the age of 92, according to Answers in Genesis’s obituary. Born on February 17, 1921, in White … Continue reading →

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