Category Archives: Opportunities

Coleopterists Society YIP

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bob

Youth Incentive Award The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles, has established a program to recognize young people studying beetles.  The Society has pledged to provide up to $300 each year … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! 2011

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Bob

Hello BioBlitzers and Friends of the Oklahoma Biological Survey… Now is the time to register for BioBlitz! 2011 at the Chickasaw  National Recreation Area on Octobter 14-15. www.biosurvey.ou.edu/bioblitz/BioBlitz.html ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE OCTOBER 13th. There will be NO … Continue reading →

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Last Time to See Shuttle

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Bob

One of my favorite memories occurred on a very cool evening in the backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch, June 15th, 2002.  (For the non-scouts in the audience, Philmont is a 137,000 acre ranch and wilderness area in northeastern New Mexico … Continue reading →

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IT’S A MILLION OR BUST AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bob

There’s a milestone in the making–it’s a million visitors or bust for the Oklahoma City Zoo. The Zoo is within thousands of reaching a million visitors for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, a first in our history. Now through June 30, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Nomination Now!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bob

Here’s your chance to make a difference – nominate yourself or someone you know for an position on the OSTA Board. The following Board positions are accepting nominations: Vice-president/President-elect, treasurer, elementary director, high school  director, Region 1/NE , Region 3/SW, Region 5/Tulsa Public Schools. You can complete … Continue reading →

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At This Price, You AND Your School Administrators Should Attend

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Science Safety Summit 2011 July 29, 2011 Howell Hall, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma A workshop for Science Teachers and School Administrators REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (Registration closes July 22, 2011) Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for … Continue reading →

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Nature of Flight & Energy Forum For Educators

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bob

Saturday, September 10, 2011 8:30am-5:00pm The Stafford Air & Space Museum invites you to attend the Nature of Flight & Energy Forum for Educators on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 8:30am-5:00pm. The forum will be held at the SWOSU Conference … Continue reading →

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EarthStorm Weather Workshop

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bob

The Oklahoma Climatological Survey will be sponsoring a workshop on Meteorology for teachers in grades K-12. Hosted by the University of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Mesonet, and the Oklahoma Climatological Survey. The EarthStorm Weather Workshop brings together meteorologists from the Norman … Continue reading →

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TEACHERS’ EVOLUTION WORKSHOP

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Bob

Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), the National Science Foundation (NSF-0845314), and the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) present a professional development workshop on Teaching Evolution in the 21st Century for Oklahoma high school science teachers and undergraduate and graduate students … Continue reading →

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NSTA New Teacher Academy

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Bob

NSTA offers second and third year, middle and high school science teachers the opportunity to participate in the New Science Teachers Academy, a one year professional development and mentoring program. Emphasizing quality science teaching, enhanced teacher confidence, classroom excellence, and … Continue reading →

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