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Join National Lab Day

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Bob

On November 23rd, 2009 President Obama announced National Lab Day as part of the Administration’s Educate to Innovate campaign. National Lab Day (NLD) is an effort to bring more authentic, hands-on, discovery-based lab experiences to students. This year’s National Lab … Continue reading →

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BIOENERGY IN THE CLASSROOM

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Bob

Professional Development Workshop Sponsored by Oklahoma EPSCoR presented by the Oklahoma Museum Network funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Fears about climate change and energy security have pushed bioenergy into the global spotlight. For Oklahoma, the development of biofuel … Continue reading →

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OMRF Fleming Scholarship

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Bob

Do you know any students who are passionate about science?  If yes, will you please invite them to apply to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundations (OMRF) Fleming Scholar Program?  Applicants need not have any prior science experience or education.  This program grants selected students … Continue reading →

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2009 National Youth Science Camp

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Bob

The National Youth Science Foundation and Governor Joe Manchin III of theState of West Virginia are excited to announce the 2010 edition of the National Youth Science Camp.  The 2010 NYSC will be held at Camp Pocahontas in theMonongahela National Forest near … Continue reading →

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Forensic Anthropologist Clyde Snow to Speak at Science Museum Oklahoma

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Bob

Dr. Clyde Snow, the well-known forensic anthropoligist (and OU Professor) will be the guest speaker at a public lecture at Science Museum Oklahoma in Oklahoma City on Thursday, December 10th, at 7:00PM.  The lectured will be free and open to … Continue reading →

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Freshwater Macroinvertibrates Workshop

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Bob

Join The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Arcadia Conservation Education Area for a one-day workshop to learn skills and methods for incorporating these weird, wacky, water critters into your conservation education efforts. Come prepared for both indoor and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Workshops at the OKC Zoo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Bob

Habitat Box Workshops Tundra & Rainforest – Sat, Jan 9, 2 – 3 pm Desert & Wetlands – Sat, Feb 20, 2 – 3 pm Grasslands & Forest Sat, Mar 6, 2 – 3 pm Create one of our most … Continue reading →

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President Announces National Lab Day Initiative

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Bob

On Monday, President Obama announced the establishment of National Lab Day, a new science education initiative aimed at improving labs and inquiry-based science experiences for students in grades 612. Designed to increase community-based collaborations between scientists, engineers, teachers and students, … Continue reading →

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Consumer Conservation Workshop at OKC Zoo

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Bob

Date:  Thursday January 28th, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location:  OKC Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 2101 NE 50thOKC, OK 73111 RSVP to:  deanna@nurturedworld.org (512.934.4760) A Nurtured World Inc., a non-profit organization, has been funded by the USEPA to provide training for Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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This Summer at the OU Biological Station

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Bob

The 2010 Summer Session marks the 61st year since the founding of the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma. Students continue to come to UOBS to experience a truly unique opportunity in field-based study while earning three hours of … Continue reading →

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