Science Newsletter
May 20, 2017
Check out what has been going on around EPS!
Andrea Gorney's students earn OCAST awards
Marnie Horn honored as Devon's OKC Energy Teacher of the Match
At first glance, the third grade students in Mrs. Horn's gifted and talented classroom may appear to be just playing around and trying to score soccer goals with the robots. However, there is actually much more going on.
Together, the students had to plan a challenging, creative route for their robot to travel in order to push the soccer ball across the goal line. Math was needed to measure the distance and determine the degree of angles required for turns. They placed tape on the floor to map out the robot’s route and to signal when other attributes would be added such as turning on lights, making sounds, and stopping. In preparation for this activity, the students have been completing coursework in the Hour of Code website to learn how to write computer code which was necessary to program the ReCon robots.
Teamwork versus group work is also emphasized in Mrs. Horn's classroom. Being able to contribute, communicate, compromise, and work together toward a common goal is an important life skill. Students' vocabulary was expanded through the activity as the class discuss topics such as “calibrating” the robots beforehand and thinking about “perspective” when making turns.
The teams had to problem-solve as they debugged the coding when the robots didn’t make a goal the first time. They also practiced perseverance and knowing that it is not “if” the soccer ball goes in the goal but rather “when” the soccer ball goes in the goal.
Mrs. Horn says she is fortunate to have these children in her classroom year after year, so that they are able to work on strengthening critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. STEM activities are a perfect way to create hands-on opportunities for the students to think at higher levels, gain knowledge in the science-technology-engineering-mathematics areas, and expand their vision of what the world has to offer them in their future careers. Plus—it’s FUN to bring soccer into the classroom!
Player #22, Anthony Wallace, came out to the classroom to participate in a STEM activity with Mrs. Horn's classes, and she will be honored at halftime the June 10 game.
Facebook (EPS)
- #EPSstem- use this hashtag to show off all of the cool things that are going on in your class
- @EPSscience- official EPS science page
- #NGSSchat- this professional learning network focuses on great science teaching and the chat takes place on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 8 p.m.
- #NSTAchat- ongoing slow chat
National Academies Press
- Seeing Students Learn Science- #oksci and the science ed communities of two other states will be slow chatting about this book (free to download) this summer using the hashtag #SumSci on Twitter
NSTA Press
Dive In! Immersion in Science Practices for High School Students
How feasible are student-directed science investigations within the curricular expectations at your school? How can you create opportunities for student-directed investigations in the classroom? Have you ever considered partnering with a scientist to add depth to your lessons? These are some of the central questions of the new book Dive In! Immersion in Science Practices for High School Students.
NSTA Learning Center
How do I Develop a Storyline for a Unit? webinar- Successful units feature a coherent storyline where each lesson builds on those that come before it and foster questions that lead into the next lesson. In this web seminar, we will show you examples of coherent storylines and provide guidance on how you can develop your own. Please join us on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
STEM Teaching Tools
ThinkCERCA
- ThinkCERCA- Teach critical thinking through argumentative writing
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse
An eclipse is a rare phenomenon, offering educators a teachable moment like few others.
On August 21, 2017, the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. since 1979 will take place. Unfortunately, Oklahoma will not see the total solar eclipse, but will experience about 84% totality.
It will no doubt be an event that children, parents, teachers, and staff will not want to miss!
In Oklahoma, the eclipse will begin around 11:30, reach its peak around 1:00, and end around 2:30.
This website provides resources including lesson plans for all grade levels and subject areas to help educators prepare for the event.
Kids Bowl Free
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the first ever Kids Bowl Free program. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
Children whose age does not exceed a limit by a participating bowling center are eligible to register for 2 free games a day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations.
If you have a club meeting this summer...
Along with Radiolab, we've partnered with a microbial genomics company, uBiome, so that listeners can get a free skin sampling kit and analysis. After people get their individual results, we'll have some online chat with both a uBiome scientist and Jack Gilbert, a microbiologist at the University of Chicago, who helped us with our story, so participants can ask questions. We'll also email some information to help people understand what we know, and a lot of what we don't know, about the many bacteria that will be found on the skin, in this case, we will likely be swabbing behind the ear, to follow the lead of NIH's Human Microbiome Project.
So if you're interested, here's the page with a bit more info and also the sign-up.
http://www.wnyc.org/story/wanna-meet-your-microbes
BSCS Field Test Opportunity for 8th Grade
We are recruiting twelve middle school science teachers to attend a teacher professional development workshop in Boulder, CO, from August 13-18, 2017, and to field test the instructional unit with students in the fall semester of 2017. Teacher and student feedback will play a significant role in informing the revision of the materials. Please note that it isn’t a requirement for field test teachers to be familiar with the GLOBE Program in order to participate.
We will provide funds for travel, lodging, and meals for the professional development workshop in August. In addition, we will provide field test teachers with a $1440 stipend: $300 after completing the workshop in August and $1140 after completing the field test in the fall.
For more information and to apply for this opportunity, please visit: https://scied.ucar.edu/field-test-recruitment
Get Paid to Complete an American Museum of Natural History Course
Summer Session 2
July 10–August 20
Registration deadline: June 26
Register by June 12 to save $50
AMNH is looking for 30 science teachers to participate in a 6-week online Climate Change course. Receive a $500 stipend for successfully completing the course. To apply, e-mail learn@amnh.org. Selected participants will be notified on a rolling basis.
AVS Science and Technology Society Science Educators' Workshop and Equipment Grant
AVS has conducted a two-day in-service workshop on low-pressure experiments and modeling for high school science teachers from the United States and Canada since 1990. Attendees are sponsored by regional Chapters of the Society with all expenses paid by the sponsoring Chapter. The workshop is accredited for CEU's and is aligned with thenational science and mathematics standards.
The workshop is divided into two parts: (1) lectures on the underlying science and the mathematical calculations and (2) hands-on experience in which a group of teachers perform experiments and develop models under the guidance of an instructor team.
Upon completion of the workshop, teachers receive at no cost
- A certificate of completion
- 1.5 Nationally certified CEU‘s or 150 sixty-minute clock hours from the University of Dayton
- A vacuum system for their school identical to ones used in the workshop
http://www.avs.org/Education-Outreach/Science-Educators-Workshop
USPTO National Summer Teacher Institute
Are you or do you know an educator who is excited about STEM education and may be interested in learning more about making, inventing and innovation? If so, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has an exciting opportunity to share! From July 16th – 21st, we’re hosting our 4th Annual National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property in Denver, Colorado.
Presentation speakers and hands-on workshop instructors will include experts from the USPTO, noted scientists and engineers, and representatives from non-profit organizations. Participants will be introduced to teacher-friendly materials and innovative practices designed to enhance student learning.
According to past NSTI participant—and educator—Yolanda Payne, “Attending NSTI is a life changing experience. You learn things you and your students will benefit from. It will make you a better teacher.”
Please note that travel and lodging are covered for teachers who are selected to participate in the program and reside more than 50 miles from the venue. Please encourage educators who may be interested in attending NSTI to visit the following link to learn more about the program and apply by May 22nd at 12 noon ET.
STEM Ed Camp and STEM Crawl
A STEM Ed Camp is an UnPD Professional Development for PreK-12 teachers with an interest in STEM. There is no agenda, there are no rules. It is a space to unpack ideas and open discussions to the issues that matter most to YOU! From 8:30 - 12:30 we will separate into groups to share and present on topics decided that morning. After lunch, embark on your own personal expeditions to incredible partners around Tulsa such as the Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Air and Space Museum and Tulsa Glassblowing School. Lunch will be provided. Morning Ed Camp is required to attend the STEM Crawl. You may choose up to two STEM Crawl partner tickets and tickets must be surrendered at partner sites for free admission.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stem3-ed-camp-and-stem-crawl-tickets-33467321660
NSTA will be there presenting a workshop on the new series PICTURE PERFECT STEM!
June 8 at Rose State College
Register at https://osta.wildapricot.org/events
Picture Perfect Science/Picture Perfect STEM Workshops
Join NSTA for at the OSTA conference where they will be presenting 2 half-day workshops on their PICTURE PERFECT series-- which is perfect for science and literacy lovers!
June 8 at Rose State College
Register at https://osta.wildapricot.org/events
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) is a Presidential award established by the White House in 1995. The PAESMEM program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Nominations, including self-nominations, are invited for "Individual" and "Organizational" PAESMEM awards. Individuals and organizations in all public and private sectors are eligible including industry, academia, K-12, military and government, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Exceptional STEM or STEM-related mentoring in both formal and/or informal settings is eligible for the PAESMEM award.
Each "Individual" or "Organizational" PAESMEM awardee will receive a $10,000 award and a commemorative Presidential certificate. Awardees are also invited to participate in an award recognition ceremony in Washington, DC that includes meetings with STEM educators, researchers and policy leaders. Up to 16 awards may be made from the nominations received on or before June 17, 2016.
PAESMEM awardees serve as leaders in the national effort to develop fully the nation's human resources in STEM. To locate PAESMEM awardees in your state, please visit PAESMEM.net.
Flight Night Drone Camp
Hosted by Tulsa Community College
at the TCC Riverside Community Campus & Aviation Center
112 W Beechcraft Drive
Tulsa OK 74132
July 10-14, 2017
Space is limited.
Quarknet for Physics Teachers
The workshop will be held July 10-14 at the University of Oklahoma this year. As in the past, we will pay for travel for you and provide a $500 stipend.
Here is my current PLAN FOR THE WEEK: Including your participation.
During the last two days someone from the Quarknet national office will come to OU and will run an ATLAS Data Workshop. I think we may have done this 5 years ago or so, but many of you were not here then. This will be a good way to understand how data analysis is done.
During the first three days of the week I will want your help. I’m planning on doing two things which will be like a shortened version of the Introduction to Particle Physics Week that we have done in the past. We will
1) Have some lectures and discussion about particle physics
2) Do a select set of the particle physics activities for the classroom that we have done in the past week where we introduced particle physics.
REQUEST FOR YOUR HELP
If you have participated in a past introductory particle physics week where we did the Quarknet worksheets and class activities like “polar bears,” Rutherford Scattering, Tracking Unseen Particles, etc. I’d like you to choose one activity that you either really like, you think is really helpful or insightful, or you actually use in your classroom, and do that activity with everyone during one of the first few days. So rather than do all the activities and worksheets like we have in the past, we’ll have each of you do one of them that you think new people who haven’t been through the workshop should know about and should see demonstrated.
Full S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Ahead: Women to the Calling
HANDS-ON * SCIENCE * TECHNOLOGY * ENGINEERING * ARTS * MATHEMATICS
FAST-TRACK STEM/STEAM connections and resources for your K-12 TEACHERS/LEADERS
Workshop Objectives:
- To raise awareness of barriers that keep girls from pursuing opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math integrated with the arts.
- To help women teachers close gender gaps for girls who are underperforming in STEM/STEAM than similarly performing and engaged boys.
To empower women educators to teach women to teach women educators STEM/STEAM curriculum in K-12 classroom
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
McCasland Foundation Ballroom Cameron University
2800 W. Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK 73505
If you would like to register and pay with a PO, please contact Ora Fitzgerald at ofitzgerald@lawtonps.org
Registration $50
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-stemsteam-ahead-women-to-the-calling-tickets-31236684765
6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA
Kissimmee/Orlando: July 12–14, 2017
The 6th Annual STEM Forum & Expo, hosted by NSTA, is a unique, focused event that brings together (informal and formal) educators and representatives from exhibiting companies who are interested in, and who have tools and resources to share that will ensure successful implementation of STEM education into our schools and communities. It is intended to provide resources for educators and organizations seeking to learn more about STEM education, associated outreach programs, partnerships, schools, and curricula.
Twitter hashtags: #STEMforum, #NSTA (all-purpose)
iPadPaloozaOU
Registration has now opened for the second annual iPadpaloozaOU! Similar to last year, our conference will have two days of events, focusing on two authentic audiences. Our first day, Friday, August 25, will be focusing on preservice teachers and teacher prep programs and educators. Our second day, Saturday, August 26, is geared towards technology integration for K12 educators. Attend one day or two! All attendees receive a free t-shirt and goody bag!
International STEM Education Association Conference
The ISEA is thrilled to return to the Branson Convention Center for the 6th annual ISEA STEM-Exposition and Conference on October 8-10, 2017 in Branson, MO. This will be the 6th annual ISEA Conference.
https://www.isea-stem.org/2017-conference-information
American Chemical Society Regional Meetings
October 18-20, 2017 - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
October 29-November 1, 2017- Overton Convention Center, Lubbock, TX
Failure to Promise Mini-Grant
Westinghouse Grants
The Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program enables our company to provide financial support to communities in one or more of our strategic areas of giving.
If your U.S. organization’s request meets the criteria of one or more of our strategic areas of giving described below, along with our grant restrictions and requirements, we welcome you to apply for a grant.
Westinghouse Strategic Areas of Giving
Education with a focus on STEM
Grants defined as education with a focus on STEM are those used to improve knowledge and literacy with a focus in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math among students, teachers and the general public.
To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.
- Will this grant enhance a STEM subject-matter for students or teachers in all or any grades, kindergarten through college/university level, or for the general public?
- Will the grant assist an overall mission of educating?
- Will the grant be used to help spark an interest in STEM-related careers among youth?
Environmental Sustainability
Grants defined as Environmental Sustainability are those used to enrich programs with the goal of preserving or restoring land, air, water or biodiversity. A comfortable standard of living is important to Westinghouse in order to ensure technology advancement and a sustainable planet for future generations.
To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.
- Will this grant help promote at least one of the following areas: preserving or restoring land, clean air, clean water or biodiversity?
- Will the grant help advance a technology that will enhance environmental sustainability?
- Does my organization have a history of demonstrating our dedication to clean land, air, water, or biodiversity?
Community Safety and Vitality
Donations defined as Community Safety and Vitality are those used to improve the overall quality of life within a community by supporting initiatives that enhance safety and public well-being. Safety, health and wellness are vitally important to Westinghouse; our community commitment does not start and stop at the workplace door, but safety, health and wellness continue at home and in our community.
To help you frame your proposal, consider the following questions.
- Will my grant be used to enhance the community’s general safety and security?
- Will the grant be used to promote wellness and enrich the community it serves?
- Will the grant be used to expand safety, health and/or wellness not only outside a workplace but also inside a workplace?
Grant Restrictions
- Organizations not tax-exempt under Section 501(c)-3 of the U.S. IRS code
- United Way member agencies receiving direct allocations or grants from any United Way Impact or General Fund
- Organizations over 50 miles from a Westinghouse or customer site. View the list of Westinghouse and customer site locations in the United States for more information.
- Organizations that benefit any political cause, such as candidates, campaigns, or those with the primary purpose of influencing legislation.
- Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship status or any other basis protected by law.
- Religious-affiliated organizations
- Labor or fraternal groups
- Athletic support
- Events such as galas and golf outings
- Community event advertising
- General endowment funds
- Individuals (i.e., trip sponsorships)
- Salaries
- Capital improvement or building projects
Proposal Requirements
An organization that wants to apply for this grant must compose a formal proposal with specific requirements. For a proposal to be considered by the Westinghouse Charitable Giving Advisory Board, not only must it meet one of our strategic areas of giving, but the following information must be submitted in the organization’s proposal in one pdf file.
- Cover letter that includes include the following information: organization’s complete address; amount of funding requested; name of the Westinghouse or customer site this grant request is within 50 miles of or already supports; and the Westinghouse strategic area of giving the request falls under and why
- Organization’s mission statement
- Purpose of the grant
- A detailed financial breakdown on how the funds will be used
- Schedule of implementation if it’s a program these funds will support
- Plans to report results back to Westinghouse
- Name of individual in charge of the grant requested and his/her qualifications
- A copy of the organization’s nonprofit 501(c)-3 status letter
- A copy of the organization’s completed W-9 Federal U.S. form
- The program’s demographic breakdown
- Names and affiliations of the board of directors or trustees of the organization
- Latest audited financial report
- List any additional funding streams for the grant
Timeline
The Charitable Giving Advisory Board meets three (3) times per year according to the Westinghouse fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
Proposals are due prior to the dates listed below. You will be advised of your grant request status either by email or a letter via the U .S. postal service. Note: If your grant request is approved, you will be required to provide the organization’s appropriate banking information for an electronic transfer of funds.
Proposal due dateNotification of grant status
June 1August 1
October 1December 1
April 1June 1
Submitting a Proposal
Once you have composed a formal proposal with all the required information, please submit your grant as one pdf to WECgiving@westinghouse.com.
Questions on the grant program can be emailed to hughe2d@westinghouse.com.
Honda Grants
Guidelines
The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. When considering the American Honda Foundation as a potential funding source, please note the following:
Eligible Organizations
Nonprofit charitable organizations classified as a 501(c) (3) public charity by the Internal Revenue Service, or a public school district, private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) are eligible for funding.
To be considered for funding organizations MUST have two years of audited financial statements examined by an independent CPA for the purpose of expressing an opinion if gross revenue is $500,000 or more. If gross revenue is less than $500,000, and the organization does not have audited financial statements, it may submit two years of financial statements accompanied by an independent CPA's review report instead.
Geographic Scope
National
Funding Priority
Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy.
Other Important Information
Organizations may only submit one request in a 12-month period. This includes colleges and universities with several departments/outreach programs.
- • The grant range is from $20,000 to $75,000 over a one-year period.
- • Proposals must be submitted online. No paper or faxed applications will be accepted.
To determine if your program/project meets the qualifications for consideration, take the Eligibility Quiz and begin the online application process.
Toshiba Grants For Grades 6 - 12
Wanted: Classroom Innovators! Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students.
6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis, throughout the calendar year.
6-12 Grant requests for $5,000 or more are accepted and reviewed twice a year - August 1 st and February 1 st each year.
Click here for more information and to apply on-line
Please note the following:
We only accept on-line applications through the designated links above.
Applications must be for project based learning. We do not consider requests solely for computers.
Open Meadows Foundation Grant
Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization seeking projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls.
Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age or ability. We offer grants under $2000 to projects that: * Are designed and implemented by women and girls; All of the above guidelines are applied in considering funding. *Organizational budget should not exceed $75,000.* Small and start-up organizations are
* Reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both
its leadership and organization;
* Promote building community power; and
* Have limited financial access.
given priority.
Organizations will receive funding one time only.
We review proposals in two cycles. For the Spring Cycle, we will only review proposals received between 12:00 midnight EST January 1st to 12:00 midnight EST February 15th. For the Fall Cycle, we will only review proposals received between 12:00 midnight July 1 to 12:00 midnight August 15th. Please note that it takes us up to three months to review proposals after the deadline. Only send projects that begin after May or November of that year.
We now only accept on-line submissions. Create a single pdf with all required accompanying materials and email your proposal to openmeadowsfdn@gmail.com.
MAXIMUS Foundation Grants
The MAXIMUS Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and charities that share our commitment in helping disadvantaged populations and underserved communities.
The Foundation Board of Directors makes funding decisions through a competitive, biannual grantmaking process, with an emphasis on programs that promote personal growth and community development. Submission deadlines for grant proposals are January 31 and August 31 for the spring and fall grant making cycles, respectively.
Organizations are only eligible to receive a grant once a year. Grants are awarded only to organizations that attest that they do not discriminate by race, ethnicity, creed, religious affiliation, gender or national origin. Learn more by visiting our frequently asked questions.
Grants are not generally awarded to:
• Individuals
• Advertising, ticket events or dinner programs
• Political causes or candidates
• Endowments or capital campaigns
Online Grant Application
2017-2018 eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grants!
The eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant is intended to support teachers/program leaders as they implement eCYBERMISSION with their teams. Educators (formal and informal) of students in grades 6-9 are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to Title 1 schools and to those with underserved/ under-represented populations.
Mini-Grant applications must be received by Wednesday, October 11, 2017 online at http://www.cvent.com/d/g5qmwj
Mini-Grant awardees will be notified by October 18, 2017 if they have received the Mini-Grant for the 2017-2018 school year. In order to secure funding, all Team Advisors and students must be registered for the competition/on complete teams by November 8, 2017. After eCYBERMISSION registration closes, the initial grant payment will be sent to the school/district/ organization. The targeted first payment is December 15, 2017.
eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant Overview (.pdf)
Toshiba Grants For Grades K - 5
- Do you teach in an elementary school classroom?
- Do you have an innovative idea for improving math or science instruction in your classroom?
- Is your idea project based learning with measurable outcomes?
- What do you need to make learning math and science fun for your students?
K-5 grade teachers are invited to apply on-line for a $1,000 Toshiba America Foundation grant to help bring an innovative hands-on project into their own classroom.
With a Toshiba America Foundation grant, elementary teachers can bring their best new teaching ideas to life.
Grant applications are due on OCTOBER 1st each year.
Click here for more information and to apply on-line
Please note the following:
We only accept on-line applications through the designated links above.
Applications must be for project based learning. We do not consider requests solely for computers.
Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award
Established in 2004 with a grant from the John Wm. Butler Foundation, Inc., the Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program honors teachers who have demonstrated their capacity to change the outcome of students’ lives and communities where they teach. Two teachers each receive a $5,000 cash prize and up to $1,000 USD in travel, hotel arrangements, and meals while on-site for The TMA Annual.
Apply today! Applications are due June 12, 2017.
Contact Maura Sage at msage@turnaround.org or 312-578-2043 with any questions.
Passion in Science Awards
What does it mean to have passion in science? Scientists are using their skills beyond the lab bench to positively change the community around them. The Passion in Science Awards from New England Biolabs (NEB) recognize the "unsung heroes" in the scientific community working to solve many of today's challenges. Scientists are encouraged to nominate themselves or a colleague for one of four award categories:
•Scientific Mentorship and Advocacy* (This award recognizes scientists whose passion for their field motivates them to educate others and spread that passion with the scientific community. You don't have to be a PhD or work in a lab to apply for any of these awards).
•Humanitarian Duty/Environmental Stewardship/Arts and Creativity.
Awardees will receive a $1,000 travel grant to a scientific conference or a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice. They will be invited to travel to NEB's campus (at the company's expense) to participate in an awards dinner, roundtable discussions, and seminars with fellow scientists and keynote speakers who share similar passions.
Winners will be announced during August 22-24 and notified via e-mail.
Women in School Leadership Awards
Eligibility The AASA Women in School Leadership Award program is designed to recognize the exceptional leadership of active, front-line female leaders who are making a difference in the lives of students every day. Three awards are available:
The Superintendent Award – awarded to any female superintendent.
The Central Office/Principal Award – awarded to any female central office or building level leader. Equivalent job titles may include: assistant superintendent, central office administrator, school based principal/assistant principal.
The School Based Award – awarded to any female classroom teacher or school based specialist. Equivalent job titles may include: teacher or school based counselor. Nominate Your Colleague or Apply Online at: http://womensleadership.aasa.org/
Siemens Foundation Competition
The Competition is the nation’s premier science research competition for high school students and seeks to promote excellence by encouraging students to undertake individual or team research projects. It fosters intensive research that improves students' understanding of the value of scientific study and informs their consideration of future careers in these disciplines. Scholarships for winning projects range from $1,000 to $100,000.
NEW enhanced prizing structure! For the first time this year, National Finalists will be awarded prizes as follows: first place - $100,000, second place - $50,000, all other Finalists - $25,000.
You can compete as an individual or as a member of a two or three-person team. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Important Dates and Deadlines
ASM’s Living in a Material World Grant- due May 25
SPIE Education Outreach Grants- due May 31
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission- due May 31
Jenks FERST workshop- June 6
The Da Vinci Project- application due June 16
NABT/BSCS AP Biology Teacher Academy- 6/25-30
Penn State Renewable Energy Workshop- July 10-14
EngageOK State Department of Education Summer Conferences
Doing Science Biology Education Conference- 10/19-21
Kinder Morgan Foundation Grants- rolling deadline
Bridgestone Grants- rolling deadline
VWR Foundation Grants- rolling deadline
The Awesome Foundation Grants- rolling deadline