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Nominations for the 2012 NABT Awards are now being accepted

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bob

You Recognize Excellent Teaching … So Do We! 

Nominate yourself or a colleague for one or more of the following NABT awards by filling out the online nomination form. The nominee will be sent all the information, application materials, and … Continue reading →

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Applications For Einstein Fellowships Being Accepted

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Bob

Classroom teachers in the STEM Disciplines are invited to apply to the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. This program offers current; public or private; elementary and secondary teachers with demonstrated excellence in teaching an opportunity to serve in the … Continue reading →

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This Week’s JodyGram

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Bob

CALL FOR APPLICANTS: Knowles Science Teaching Foundation 2012 Teaching Fellowships Deadline:  Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 5:00pm A great teacher empowers students to change their world for the better. Are you committed to becoming that teacher? If you are, a Teaching Fellowship … Continue reading →

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What Is ScienceFest?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Bob

ScienceFest is designed to foster scientific literacy while educating children about protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and using alternative fuels and technologies. Educators plan a day packed with exciting exhibits, presentations, and hands-on demonstrations all developed to show the … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma’s Energy Future Forum – RSVP TODAY!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Bob

Please Join Us for Oklahoma’s Energy Future Forum on October 29th featuring Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign National Director, Mary Anne Hitt.  We will also have a panel discussion on the available resources in Oklahoma that can help us move … Continue reading →

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Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2012!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bob

Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community? Apply by MONDAY, OCT. 31st to be a stop on NESCent’s 2012 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center – www.nescent.org) is an NSF-funded evolution research center. … Continue reading →

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NABT BioClub

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Bob

The NABT BioClub provides opportunities for students to share and promote interest in the biological sciences. Activities include preparing and presenting experiments and technical information before groups and sharing information about career, technical training, and college opportunities. 

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Accept the Biology Challenge: Become part of the USA Biology Olympiad

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Bob

      The USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) is the premiere US biology competition for high school students. After two rounds of challenging exams, 20 students are invited to a residential training program at Purdue University where they experience labs … Continue reading →

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STEM Legislation Part of Senate Bill to Overhaul No Child Left Behind

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Bob

NSTA Legislative Update 
October 17, 2011 Senators Harkin and Enzi, chair and ranking member respectively of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, last week introduced a draft of their bill to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act … Continue reading →

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Mid-October JodyGram

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Bob

Science Lab Challenge The deadline for applying to the Shell Science Lab Challenge for your chance to win a $20,000 lab makeover support package is October 21,2011.  If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to get started on … Continue reading →

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