BioBlitz is this weekend!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Bob

Hello BioBlitzers! BioBlitz is this weekend!  If you plan to attend and haven’t yet registered, you need to do so by Thursday morning. http://www.zapevent.com/ListActivities.aspx?eventid=1449 There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION due to park regulations. You can find all the logistical … Continue reading →

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2011 OSTA Awards – Jack Renner Distinquished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

Dr. John W. “Jack” Renner taught science education at OU from 1962-1988, His work on the Learning Cycle in the 1970′s lead to its use as foundation for the Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) and the Full Option Science System … Continue reading →

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2011 OSTA Awards – Outstanding High School Teacher Award

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

Each year, OSTA selects outstanding Oklahoma Teachers for recognition through it’s awards program.  It is my honor this year to be able to present the award for Outstanding High School Teaching to Jody Bowie, recently a teacher at Putnam City … Continue reading →

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2011 OSTA Awards – Outstanding College/University Teacher

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

Diana Spencer taught 22 years in a high school classroom before completing her doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences going to Tulsa Community College.  She has a passion for reaching out to high school and community college teachers around her … Continue reading →

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New Board Elected

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Members elected a new Board of Directer this week-end at the OSTA Fall Conference.  The new Board assumes it’s new duties January 1 at the beginning of OSTA’s fiscal year.  Beth Allan, current OSTA Vice President/ President elect, begins … Continue reading →

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Give Us Some Feedback

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Bob

Did you attend the Fall Conference?  How did you hear about it?  If you didn’t attend, why not? Give us some feedback about the conference and about OSTA events.  The survey is short, but very important to future OSTA programs … Continue reading →

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It’s TIME!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Conference is THIS Saturday, October 1st in Howell Hall on the Campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. You can still register on-line and at the door on Saturday. Continental Breakfast (and Coffee!) at 7:45 as On-site … Continue reading →

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Changing Humans in a Changing Environment

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Bob

      Symposium on Human Evolution to be Webcast Live from NABT Conference in Anaheim on Friday, Oct. 14th, 2011 Are you interested in evolution, but unable to attend this year’s National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference in … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Elections This Saturday, October 1st

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Bob

The annual OSTA Fall Conference is the venue for the election of members to the OSTA Board of Directors.  The OSTA Nominations Committee has recommended the following slate of candidates for consideration be the membership.  In some cases, there is … Continue reading →

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2012 Academic All-State Scholarships and Medal for Excellence Awards

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Bob

The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a nonprofit organization that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools, is seeking nominations for its 2012 Academic All-State Scholarships and Medal for Excellence Awards. Scholarships and educator awards totaling $125,000 will be … Continue reading →

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