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Free Education Materials from NIH

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Bob

Check out the latest issue of the national Institutes of Health’s Findings magazine at http://pull.xmr3.com/p/1934-C4C5/93843137/text001-findings.html. Findings puts a face on science by profiling the work and personality of vibrant scientists. This issue features Estela Arrese, a biochemist who studies fat … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Oklahoma Science Teachers

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Bob

The MIT Women’s Initiative is a non-profit student group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that sends pairs of women graduate and undergraduate students to ~10 school districts across the United States each January.  These women present to middle and … Continue reading →

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What are You Waiting For?

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Bob

Time is running out on Early-Bird Registration to the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference November 6th.  The registration fee goes up $10 on October 16th! The Keynote speaker is Dr. Dwight Adams, The head of the UCO Forensic Science Institute. Dr. Adams retired … Continue reading →

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-NBC NEWS RELEASES EDUCATION NATION SCORECARD FOR OVER 100,000 SCHOOLS

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Bob

NBC News recently presented the Education  Nation Scorecard (http://nbcscorecard.greatschools.org/) , a new online tool that puts easy-to-understand  performance information about schools, districts, states and the nation at  parents’ fingertips. The Scorecard is designed to help families and citizens  better understand … Continue reading →

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APPLY NOW FOR THE 2010-11 ALBERT EINSTEIN DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob

Attention K-12 teachers: Are you an experienced educator who is ready to make a difference in education policy on a national scale?  If so, consider applying for an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship and prepare for a year of unique … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Planet Challenge Kicks Off Year Two, Expands to Middle Schools

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Bob

Last week, Disney announced the launch of the second annual Disney’s Planet Challenge, a free project-based environmental and science competition for classrooms nationwide. Formerly open to 4th through 6th grade classrooms, Disney’s Planet Challenge is being expanded to include two tracks: one for elementary … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference – It’s Due!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Bob

Time marches on and the deadlines for the upcoming OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference at UCO are here! Friday, October 1st is the deadline for Exhibitors, Program Proposal, Nominations for OSTA Board Offices, and OSTA Awards. Do not delay!  The … Continue reading →

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Forensic Science to be featured at OSTA Fall Conference

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Bob

The head of the OCO Forensic Science Institute, Dr. Dwight Adams, will be our keynote speaker before the awards presentations at the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Fall Conference on November 6th. Dr. Adams retired with 23 years from the FBI … Continue reading →

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TOSHIBA/NSTA EXPLORAVISION AWARDS PROGRAM

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Bob

The Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision  Awards Program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by  the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), is currently accepting applications. Through ExploraVision, students discover the wonders of science and the potential for technological advancement while using theirimaginations  to contemplate … Continue reading →

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What Presentation Will YOU Make?

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Bob

I know, I know, with the start of school and the end of summer, you just haven’t gotten around to thinking about the OSTA Fall Conference. NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT IT! First, click the Conference tab … Continue reading →

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