Category Archives: Opportunities

Time for the Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Bob

  Time for the annual ODWC Winter Bird Feeder Survey. For 23 years, Oklahomans have participated in this “Citizen Science” program to supply state biologists with data on the status of those birds that frequent feeders.  This year’s survey takes … Continue reading →

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Regional JSHS at Oklahoma State University

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Bob

Save the Date!       Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, 2013       11th Annual Regional JSHS Competition              (Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma)           Held on the Campus of Oklahoma State University     Stillwater, OK http://education.okstate.edu/oknjshs High School Students present original research and compete … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence- Fund for Teachers Grant

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Bob

$5,000 and $10,000 Grants Available for Learning Around the World Deadline to apply is January 31, 2013. Oklahoma public, private, parochial and charter school teachers interested in learning about the Fund for Teachers grant opportunity, how to write a grant proposal … Continue reading →

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FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY SUMMER RESEARCH TEACHER FELLOWSHIP

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Bob

Eligibility:       Middle and high school science teachers in U.S. schools Dates:            Fellowship year: April 2013 – April 2014 Online application due no later than: January 21, 2013 Notifications: Late March 2013 Fellowship payments: ·      $5,700 for research work … Continue reading →

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Science Matters – November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Bob

New NRC Report Identifies Key Indicators for Gauging Progress in K–12 STEM Education The National Research Council (NRC) released a report last week, “Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K–12 STEM Education,” that identifies key indicators for measuring progress in K-12 science, … Continue reading →

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NSTA Seeks Input From Science Educators to Prepare for NGSS Implementation

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Bob

The second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) is expected out soon. When the draft is released for public feedback, NSTA encourages science educators to take the time to review this important document and provide … Continue reading →

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NSU Chemistry and Physics Academy

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Bob

Northeastern State University (NSU) has been awarded a statewide grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to increase the number of certified Chemistry and Physics teachers in the state of Oklahoma. The NSU Chemistry and Physics Academy (NSU-CAPA) … Continue reading →

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Your Classroom Invited to Webcast w Astronauts on Intl Space Station

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Bob

A Conversation Between Astronauts on International Space Station and REAL Grade 5-12 Student Researchers as Role Models for Your Students Webcast: November 15, 11:35 am to 1:00 pm EST In celebration of International Education Week 2012, you are invited to tune in via … Continue reading →

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2012 OBTA Awarded in Dallas

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Bob

OSTA Board member and Putnam City North teacher Bethany Lorenz received the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award this past week-end at the awards luncheon National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Dallas. Bethany Lorenz (left) pictured with Oklahoma OBTA … Continue reading →

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Engineer Girl Essay Contest

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Bob

The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has officially launched a new EngineerGirl website along with the 13th annualEngineerGirl Essay Contest.  The contest is entitled, “Engineering: Essential to Our Health,” and it can be found on the new website (EngineerGirl.org). Students are encouraged to write … Continue reading →

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