Category Archives: Opportunities

NSELA 2010 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Science Learning As a Socio-cultural and Cognitive Process: Increasing the Academic Literacy of Diverse Learners

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Bob

June 27 to July 1, 2010 in Flagstaff, Arizona Since the first Summer Leadership Institute in 1980, the National Science Education Leadership Association has worked to improve science education and foster the dissemination of best practices and research-based professional development … Continue reading →

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More on National Lab Day, May 12

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Bob

National Lab Day (NLD) is fast approaching – this coming Wednesday, May 12th. We are featured today on the front page of www.whitehouse.gov and you can find the article directly at: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?NationalLabDay/342f5fa2d9/870f9e10c8/38f735d9b0 While we run projects throughout the year, NLD is a time … Continue reading →

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NASA INSPIRE

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Bob

INSPIRE, NASA’s Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education Experience, encourages students to become the next generation of explorers, by pursuing an education leading to a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  What does this provide students? … Continue reading →

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ACE Camp

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Bob

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City is hosting its fourth annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp and we would like for your students to participate. ACE summer camp academies are one-week educational programs providing aviation education opportunities to your students. Our program … Continue reading →

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Sue Mullican’s Biology Students

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Bob

Over on the left column of this page are RSS feeds from other science education websites that I find interesting.  The NABT BioBlog is an effort on that list started and operated by a small group of members of the … Continue reading →

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AFCEA STEM Teacher Scholarships

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Bob

The AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) Educational Foundation is an independent non-profit tax-exempt public charity dedicated to providing educational incentives, opportunities and assistance for people engaged in information management, communications and intelligence efforts and fostering excellence in education particularly … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Center for High Energy Physics Workshop

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Bob

The Oklahoma Center for High Energy Physics, a consortium made up of OU, OSU, and LU, will present the workshop: “Making Particle Physics Relevant and Accessible”, June 7-11, 2010. The workshop is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Department of … Continue reading →

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2010 Oklahoma State University Engineering Research Experience for Teachers (RET)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Bob

Looking to spice up your math or science class?  Want to learn new skills? Apply to the OSU Summer Engineering Research Experience for Teachers. For six weeks in the summer, teachers selected as Engineering RET Scholars will participate in this … Continue reading →

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SENSE-sational Science at the Tulsa Zoo

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Bob

June 9 – June 25 Monday – Friday from 9:00—4:00 Visit 10 of the most popular educational institutions in and around Tulsa! All lessons and activities are PASS aligned Receive 3 Graduate Credits from University of Tulsa Stipend upon completion of workshop for accepted … Continue reading →

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What Have You Done for OSTA Lately?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Bob

Spring is always a busy season for organizations like OSTA.  You’d think it would be Fall, when the conferences and in-services are typically held, but nope, late-winter to early spring is when the decisions are made that will affect how … Continue reading →

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