Monthly Archives: November 2009

NanoTeach Your Classroom!

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Bob

NanoTeach is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded professional development project that utilizes the Designing Effective Science Instruction (DESI)framework to integrate nanoscience and technology content into existing science curricula. It is a collaboration between Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF), … Continue reading →

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Last call for young outdoor writers to share their heritage and win trip of a lifetime

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Bob

Oklahoma youth have until Nov. 20 to submit their entries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s youth essay contest for the chance to win an all-expense-paid outdoor getaway courtesy of the Oklahoma Station Chapter of Safari Club International. According … Continue reading →

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Calling All Student Biologists!

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Bob

Join the Wildlife Diversity Research Team Searching for Citizen Scientists! Oklahoma State Parks wants to know if your school is currently participating in any of the following citizen science projects. If so please email your name, school, City, and phone number … Continue reading →

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OSTA Elections/ Constitution approved

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Bob

The Fall conference saw the election of officers to positions on the OSTA Board of Directors as well as the ratification of revisions to the OSTA Constitution and By-Laws. Elected to a four year commitment to OSTA as Vice-President, then … Continue reading →

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MyScience Underway

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Bob

6:30 AM Thought I’d get an early start to set up a booth and prepare the election booth.  Have the ballots, have the display board, have my presentation materials.  I should be able to get there before anyone else. Off … Continue reading →

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C U @ MyScience

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Bob

The Fall 2009 OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference, “MyScience: Connecting with 21st Century Students”, in finally here. – On-Site Registration opens tomorrow at 7:45 in the Howell Hall Atrium – Coffee, Bagels and pastries will be in place by 8. … Continue reading →

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Lots to Do at This Saturday’s OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Bob

Don’t miss Saturday’s OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference!   Pre-Registered participants will have a table where they can check-in and quickly pick up their conference materials and be on their way.  (But you still might want to arrive early as … Continue reading →

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UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA’S NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW WEBLIOGRAPHY WEB SITE

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Bob

The library at the University of Oklahoma’s National Weather Center launched a new Web site this month titled “All Weather Is Good,” which provides useful weather and climate Web sites and books, a webliography, for high school students and adults. … Continue reading →

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Register On-Site THIS Saturday for the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Bob

Pre-Registration for the OSTA Fall Conference is now closed. But you can still register on-site. Download the ON-SITE REGISTRATION FORM now and reduce the time filling out forms, etc. at the on-site registration table. Conference On-Site registration is only $35 … Continue reading →

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“Evolution in Extreme Environments” Symposium to be Webcast Live from NABT Conference in Denver

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Bob

Are you interested in evolution, but unable to attend this year’s National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference in Denver?  Would you and your students like to learn more about how life evolves, adapts and flourishes in some of the … Continue reading →

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