Monthly Archives: January 2015

Legislative Tools for Science Teachers

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Bob

The Oklahoma Legislature begins it’s 55th regular session next week.  Here are some popular links and resources that you might find handy at some point during the next 4 months until adjournment at the end of May: Aren’t sure who … Continue reading →

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HB 1537 Introduced to Re-Write Science Standards (Again)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Bob

District 25 (Pontotoc county) Representative Todd Thompsen has introduced legislation that, if passed, would re-write Science Standards for the 3rd time in 5 years. HB 1537 modifies the law from last year that scrapped the Common Core and mandated new College … Continue reading →

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Antiscience Bill Filed in Oklahoma Senate (Again)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Bob

(Based on information from the National Center for Science Education with additional information from Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education) Senate Bill 665 (document), styled the Oklahoma Science Education Act, is the third antiscience bill of the year. (Read about the … Continue reading →

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Yellowstone Science Course for Educators

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Bob

Oklahoma State University will host a new travel course, Yellowstone Science for Educators. During the first three days of this two week course graduate (CIED 5280) and undergraduate (CIED 4560) students will hear presentations from top scientists regarding the science … Continue reading →

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NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Johnson Space Center Trip for Educators

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Bob

There are only have 18 slots available which will fill fast!  Slots are filled on a first come, first serve basis based on completed registration packets turned into the Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium office.  The deadline for completed registration packets to be … Continue reading →

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Evolution Road Trip: Past and Present in Oklahoma and Texas

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Bob

Second Oklahoma Evolution Road Trip Dr. Stan Rice and Dr. Gordon Eggleton Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program March 16-20, 2015 University of Oklahoma Biological Station, Lake Texoma This year, the road trip will be an upper-level college course open to … Continue reading →

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OKC Zoo Career Conference February 21

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Bob
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MMITM 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Bob

NSTA Middle Level Director Patty McGinnis is organizing the share-a-thon for the annual Meet Me in the Middle Day for middle school teachers on Friday, March 13 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at this year’s NSTA Conference in Chicago. This is is … Continue reading →

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OMRF Teen Leaders in Philanthropy

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Bob

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) announces that applications are online NOW for our philanthropic leadership program for Oklahoma high school students: “OMRF Teen Leaders in Philanthropy:  Philanthropy Is in Your DNA”. The program is open to high school applicants who will be … Continue reading →

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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium – March 6-7 at OSU

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Bob

http://education.okstate.edu/oknjshs

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