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Sun-Earth Day

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

On November 14, 2012 the easiest spot to view the total eclipse will be in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia.Eclipse 2012 is attracting world-wide attention from visitors planning holidays around the event which is best viewed from the Cairns region. … Continue reading →

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Sam Rhine Genetics Education Conferences Coming to Oklahoma

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He has also spoken to audiences in Toronto, Montreal, Tokyo, Vienna, Prague, St. Petersburg, Russia, and Nairobi, Kenya. The student participants at … Continue reading →

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OSTA Announces 2012 Award Winners!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Bob

The 2012 Awards winners will be honored at a special reception to be held the evening before the OSTA Fall Conference.  The award winners, nominated by members and selected by the OSTA Awards Committee will receive their recognition at 6:30 … Continue reading →

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News From Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Bob

1.    JUDGE JOHN JONES TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA. Judge Jones ruled in the now famous Kitzmiller trial in Dover, PA that intelligent design is religion and not science will give a public lecture at OU on 30 October … Continue reading →

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Apply Now for the 2013-14 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Bob

The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Fellowship Year. The Einstein Fellowship Program is available to current K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educators with a demonstrated excellence in teaching and leadership. … Continue reading →

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National Chemistry Week, October 21-27

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Bob

2012 Celebrates 25 Years of NCW! NCW encourages chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of chemistry at the local level. Local Sections, businesses, schools, and individuals are invited to organize or participate in events in their communities with a … Continue reading →

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OSTA Constitution Up for Revision Approval

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Bob

Every year the OSTA Constitution committee  reviews and makes recommendations to the OSTA Board for amendments and changes to the OSTA Constitution and By-Laws.  Once approved by the Board, the membership must approve the changes for them to take effect. … Continue reading →

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Preparing Students for College and Career Success

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Bob

By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 When my twin sons had finished their freshman year of college, I had them and a group of their friends over doing something I was always doing in … Continue reading →

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One Week Left to SAVE $10!

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Bob

Time is running out on Early Bird Registration for the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference. Use the online registration form before October 15th and save $10! To say this conference is jam-packed with useful information is an understatement. You can … Continue reading →

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ASHG Posts Question for This Year’s DNA Day Essay Contest

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Bob

      The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will be hosting its 8th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest for high school students from across the United States and around the world. DNA Day commemorates the anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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