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Evolutionary Gems From Nature

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Bob

“15 Evolutionary Gems” is a new resource summarizing fifteen lines of evidence for evolution by natural selection, provided by the journal Nature.  The editors explain, “About a year ago, an Editorial in these pages urged scientists and their institutions to ‘spread the word’ … Continue reading →

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Four Books for your Library

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Bob

2009 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “The Origin of Species” and makes this an ideal to update your Evolution library.  This week’s New York Times Education Life supplement contained a … Continue reading →

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December Science News from OSDE

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Bob

Get December, 2008′s  Science News from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland.  Each month Jana publishes a newsletter that she distributes to several hundred teachers across the state.  If you have attended one of her science workshops or worked on science curriculum … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma EPSCoR Women in Science Conference 2009

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Bob

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Oklahoman, Shannon W. Lucid, Ph.D., Astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) WHEN: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 WHERE: Science Museum Oklahoma (formerly Omniplex), Oklahoma City, OK WHO: 6th-12th grade students, science and math teachers, and counselors from schools in Oklahoma  COST: Absolutely … Continue reading →

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Sutton Awards for Conservation Communicators

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Bob

The Sutton Avian Research Center, is partnering again with NatureWorks to offer the Sutton Awards for Conservation Communicators!  They are looking forward awarding up to $15,000 to talented 10th, 11th and 12th grade students here in Oklahoma!   The competition … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Meeting Location Change

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Bob

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association will meet Saturday, December 13th in the Curriculum Center adjacent to the Administration Building at Norman Public Schools.  The address is 131 S. Flood. View Larger Map  The meeting begins at 9 AM … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma NASA Space Grant’s Mission To Planet Earth 2009

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Bob

The Oklahoma NASA Space Grant Consortium at the University of Oklahoma and is hosting their annual Mission To Planet Earth Education Workshop this year from June 3rd to June 13th, 2009.  This summer course is available to teachers that are pre‑service and in‑service … Continue reading →

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National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Bob

Register today for National Environmental Education Week April 12-18, 2009 and Be Water Wise!   National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation’s largest organized environmental education event. Held each April, EE Week promotes understanding and protection of the natural world … Continue reading →

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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FOUNDATION 2009 LIFE SCIENCES AWARDS

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bob

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports American industry dedicated to protecting human health through the testing, manufacturing and marketing of biomedical products.  As scientific innovation of biomedical products begins at the lab bench, the Chamber has partnered with the … Continue reading →

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December OSTA Board Meeting

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bob

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association will meet Saturday, December 13th in Howell Hall on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma.  The meeting begins at 9 AM and will end at 1 PM. OSTA … Continue reading →

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