Category Archives: Opportunities

Preparing for National Board Certification? Teaching a new Science prep? Want some new ideas for Teaching Science?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Bob

  Northeastern State University will be offering two graduate-level courses this summer that you might be interested in.   SCI 5443 Trends and Issues in Science Education: This course is primarily online during the months of June and July. There … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Bob

The Oklahoma Aerospace Education and Training Day Committee is now accepting applications for the “Class of 2009 Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows” (Fellows). Oklahoma teachers Grades 3 -12 and school counselors from public, private and Careertech schools are eligible to apply. 100 applicants will … Continue reading →

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NEED Workshop in Tulsa

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Bob

ConocoPhillips and NEED (The National Energy Education and Development Project) have partnered for the second year to provide teachers in 25 cities across 21 states with curriculum and training opportunities, and are pleased to announce the upcoming one-day energy classroom workshop to … Continue reading →

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National FOSS Middle School Workshops to be Held in Oklahoma and California

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Bob

FOSS® Weather and Water Institute, July 6-10, 2009, Norman, OK The Full Option Science System (FOSS) staff from the Lawrence Hall of Science, in cooperation with the University of Oklahoma, the National Weather Service, and Delta Education are offering the … Continue reading →

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SciJinks Weather Laboratory

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Bob

                  Find answers to hard questions at the SciJinks Weather Laboratory.  Now, students can find answers to tidal mysteries on our web site. What causes the tides? We might remember that it has something … Continue reading →

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Fuel Our Future Now

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Bob

During the National Science Teachers Association’s National Conference in New Orleans, La., the United States Department of Energy, the X PRIZE Foundation and Discovery Education announced www.FuelOurFutureNow.com, a new dynamic, online knowledge center inspired by the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE. The Web site … Continue reading →

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Nominations for PAEMST close April 1st

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Bob

Please don’t forget nominations for PAEMST close April 1st, 2009. If you know any outstanding teachers (Grades 7th – 12th)  who you think should be nominated for this prestigous award, please visit www.paemst.org today. Remember: teachers may nominate themselves or someone else (e.g., past awardees, colleagues, post-secondary … Continue reading →

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Legendary Biologist E.O. Wilson to Address USAO March 26

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Bob

Legendary biologist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson will be the featured speaker during the third annual Emerson-Wier Liberal Arts Symposium March 26 at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Wilson will address the public during … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Sustainability Conference

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Bob

            March 20-21, 2009 Register now online at the Oklahoma Sustainability Network websitehttp://www.oksustainability.org/2009conference.php. Come learn and share with others about: Energy – speakers including Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Robert Wegener, will explore the latest developments in alternative … Continue reading →

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Prepare Your Neurons for Brain Awareness Week

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Bob

  Do you want to get your students to think with about their brains? Celebrate Brain Awareness Week with the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) March 16-20. Free Resources are available online at SFN including Neuroscience Core Concepts: The Essential Principles of Neuroscience and the NERVE Web site. Brain Awareness … Continue reading →

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