Call for Participation

Register for AAAS Assessment workshop....October 17-19...

Posted Tue, 08/14/2012 - 5:27pm by eileen

Register NOW for AAAS Assessment workshop
AAAS Project 2061’s October 17-19 “Developing and Using Assessments Aligned to Science Learning Goals” workshop in Washington, DC, is filling up fast. Early Bird rates still apply. Don’t wait. Save $$$ and register now!

2013-2014 PolarTREC Teacher Applications

Posted Thu, 08/02/2012 - 6:05pm by eileen

PolarTREC (Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating) offers K12 teachers the opportunity to spend 2-6 weeks doing hands-on field research experiences in the polar regions. PolarTREC aims are to: 

CLEAN seeks reviewers for virtual review camp August 22...

Posted Fri, 07/27/2012 - 3:44pm by eileen

The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) is looking for a few reviewers for the upcoming virtual review camp on August 22 (11 am - 3 pm ET).

The review camp takes place in a virtual environment using webinar software and a telecon line. Part of the CLEAN review process, the camp brings together educators and scientists to review resources for scientific accuracy and pedagogic effectiveness, much like during a National Science Foundation panel review.

techJOYnT Robotics Academy: after-school tech ed program for students, families

Posted Fri, 07/27/2012 - 1:55pm by eileen

techJOYnT Robotics Academy is an after-school technology education program in Oklahoma City built around the concepts of STEM. Students in grades K-12 can learn robotics, engineering, iPhone/Android app development, digital graphic arts and video game design. 

Conference on Intelligent Data Understanding: Call for Poster Abstracts

Posted Fri, 07/20/2012 - 11:41am by eileen

August 10, 2012 is the deadline for poster abstract submissions to the 2012 Conference on Intelligent Data Understanding (CIDU), which will be hosted at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, on 24–26 October.

AAAS Webinar August 14: Using the NSDL Science Literacy Maps

Posted Wed, 07/11/2012 - 1:41pm by eileen

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will host a free online webinar on Tuesday, August 14, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET, for science educators designed to help them get the most out of the National Science Digital Library Science Literacy Maps  and the digital teaching resources that are linked to them.

Scholarships now available for AAAS Project 2061 Assessment Workshop

Posted Tue, 07/10/2012 - 5:49pm by eileen

A limited number of scholarships are available for the October 17-19 Developing and Using Assessments Aligned to Science Learning Goals workshop. The workshop will be held at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Headquarters in Washington, D.C. 

Deadline for submitting a scholarship application is September 5, 2012. Apply online at 

Climate Instruction 101: Essential Knowledge and Teaching Strategies

Posted Mon, 07/02/2012 - 2:45pm by eileen

The ICEE project - Inspiring Climate Education and Excellence - from CIRES and the Learn More About Climate project are announcing availability of an online climate instruction course for teachers: 

Climate Instruction 101: Essential Knowledge and Teaching Strategies

Cost: You may take the course for free for no credit or take the course for 3 recertification credits or graduate Environmental Studies credits for $60/credit.  Colorado teachers can receive a subsidy for credit costs.

NSTA Executive Director Search...

Posted Mon, 06/18/2012 - 2:49pm by eileen

See invitation to apply for the position of Executive Director, National Science Teachers Association.  See complete description of desired qualities, expectations, responsibilities, and electronic submission information.

International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge

Posted Thu, 06/14/2012 - 1:04pm by eileen

The National Science Foundation and Science magazine announce the opening June 1, 2012 of this year's International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge. 

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