Monthly Archives: February 2009

OCU Honors Famous Naturalist’s 200th with Special Program

Even though scientists believe evolution has been an ongoing process for billions of years, the man most famous for the scientific theory is a mere 200 years old. And Oklahoma City University is planning a special event for Feb. 12 … Continue reading

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Science education needs more than facts

Researchers testing 6,000 freshmen majoring in science and engineering at seven universities, four in the United States and three in China, found that while Chinese students know more science facts, neither group is particularly skilled in scientific reasoning, Science Daily … Continue reading

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Teaching the Science of Evolution at The University of Tulsa

As a part of it’s celebration of the Bicentennial of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “Origin of Species”, the University of Tulsa will host a half-day workshop for Oklahoma Science Teachers: “TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF … Continue reading

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Solve the Weather Picture

Weather can be puzzling. What’s it going to do next? If only we could learn to solve it as easily as the weather picture “Slyder” puzzles on The Space Place (http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/goes/slyder).  You can pick easy, medium, or hard levels of … Continue reading

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OU’s Richard Dawkins Talk Moved

Richard Dawkins “The Purpose of Purpose” A Darwin 2009 talk When: 7pm, Friday 6 March 
 Where: McCasland Field House, OU Norman campus 
The talk will be followed by a BOOK SIGNING; bring a book or buy a book on … Continue reading

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Year of Science 2009

Welcome to the celebration of 2009 as the Year of Science, a national year-long celebration of science to engage the public in science and improve public understanding about how science works and why science matters. Year of Science 2009 includes … Continue reading

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SSP Fellows Program

Society for Science & the Public (SSP), with generous support from Intel, is pleased to announce the launch of its Fellows Program. The SSP Fellows Program provides funds and training to selected U.S. science and math teachers who serve under-resourced students, to … Continue reading

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OSTA Board Meeting Saturday, February 7

A reminder to all folks currently serving on the OSTA Board of Directors: We will be meeting this Saturday, February 7th at 9:00 A.M.. This meeting will be held at the Norman Public Schools Curriculum Center, 131 S. Flood. If … Continue reading

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