Category Archives: Opportunities

Carl Zimmer to Speak at TU

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Bob

JOHN WESLEY POWELL MEMORIAL LECTURE at AAAS- SWARM 2009 What Is Life? An Ancient Question Meets Twenty-First Century Science By Carl Zimmer Sunday, March 29, 2009 7:30 p.m. Great Hall A Allen Chapman Activity Center University of Tulsa We all know … Continue reading →

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NABT Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Bob

Applications are now being accepted for the new NABT Biology Educator Leadership Scholarship (BELS). The BELS program was established to encourage and support teachers who want to further their education in the life sciences or life science education. Any NABT … Continue reading →

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY PHYSICS SCHOLARSHIPS

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Bob

The Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University is happy to solicit applications for the Daniel S. Stevens, the Earl A. Lafon, and the Paul A. Westhaus Physics Scholarships. The initial awards for the Stevens and Lafon Physics Scholarship will … Continue reading →

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Richard Dawkins visits the University of Oklahoma

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Bob

      Richard Dawkins will talk on “The Purpose of Purpose” at the McCasland Field House, University of Oklahoma, Norman Friday, March 6, 2009 Free and open to the public 7:00 pm start. Please be early. World famous zoologist … Continue reading →

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Master Teachers Project – Apply NOW!

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Bob

The State Superintendent’s Master Teachers Project is a plan of professional development for teachers in the state of Oklahoma to meet the five goals of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).  The professional development plan is a train-the-trainer model to develop … Continue reading →

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A New NSTA Science Survey

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Bob

Last week, NSTA began a new on-line survey on the State of Science Education. It is hoped that this survey will become a yearly activity that captures the views of science educators about important issues in science education. While this … Continue reading →

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SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bob

SOUTHWESTERN AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION of the THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE 84th ANNUAL MEETING  “SCIENCE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES” UNIVERSITY OF TULSA Allen Chapman Activity Center MARCH 28-31, 2009 Each year, the SWARM Division of AAAS holds annual … Continue reading →

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Want to Go On A Paleontology Field Trip?

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Bob

   What is Paleo Expedition?   Paleo Expedition is a one-of-a-kind field experience for Oklahoma high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-11. Paleo Expedition is a chance for Oklahoma youth to work with paleontologists in studying the history of … Continue reading →

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Solar Week March 9‑13, 2009

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Once every fall and spring since 2000, Solar Week provides a week of series of web‑based educational classroom activities and games geared for upper‑elementary, middle and high school students, with a focus on the Sun‑Earth connection.  Initiated as a means of encouraging girls in … Continue reading →

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PAEMST

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Nominate Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers (Grades 7‑12) Today! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th‑grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees are … Continue reading →

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