POE teachers

We understand that some classrooms are experiencing a failure with a
Condor power supply (PLTW part no. 30173-RB) that was included in the
POE kits sold before January, 2010, when the power supply is used
with the 9V outputs on the Intelligent interface or fischertechnik
Robo interface to perform activities 1.23 and 1.25 in the POE
curriculum. If these activities are not completed as described in the
POE materials, then students may create a short in their circuit and
the power supply may heat up and fail.

POE kits sold after January, 2010 include an updated Condorpower
supply (PLTW part no. 30173-TX), which has a protective mechanism
that will shut down the power supply so there is no damage to the
power supply unit. Also, as of April, 2008, PLTW updated to a
fischertechnik Robo TX controller which includes a similar protective
mechanism.

PLEASE BE SURE TO CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE POE
CURRICULUM WHEN PERFORMING ACTIVITIES 1.23 AND 1.25 TO AVOID THE UNIT
HEATING UP.

If you have any comments or questions, please let us know as your
input is helpful and appreciated. You should direct any comments or
questions to: Shannon Kete, Chief Operating Officer, skete@pltw.org

Fleming Scholarship

Teachers,

Please share this wonderful opportunity with your students. Jana Greetings Oklahoma Science Educators, Applications are now being accepted for the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s (OMRF) Fleming Scholar Program.

If you know any scientifically passionate students, will you please encourage them to apply ([ http://www.omrf.org/fleming ]www.omrf.org/fleming)? This program grants selected students an opportunity to work side-by-side with real life research scientists for eight weeks during the summer. Scholars also get paid and housing is provided for those who qualify. Applicants do NOT need to have any prior science experience or formal education. The application deadline is February 1, and forms are available at [ http://www.omrf.org/fleming ]www.omrf.org/fleming.

Requirements: · Submit application packets by February 1 · Possess strong enthusiasm for science · Be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior · Be a graduate or soon-to-be graduate from an Oklahoma high school Flyers for the fantastic Fleming Scholar Program are on the way to your school now. Will you please post them in your area and help us spread the word?

If you need extra flyers or additional information, please feel free to contact me directly (405-271-7434, 800-522-0211, 405-919-3437 cell, [ mailto:courtney-stevens@omrf.org ]courtney-stevens@omrf.org). Thank you!
Courtney Stevens, SPHR Human Resources Advisor OMRF
825 NE 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104
(800)522-0211 toll free (405)271-7434 office
(405)919-3437 cell (405)271-7016 fax
[ mailto:stevensc@omrf.org ]courtney-stevens@omrf.org

SAVE THE DATE: March 4 & 5, 2011 – Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Dear Science Teachers,

Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce the 9th Annual (Kansas,
Nebraska, Oklahoma) Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
(JSHS). JSHS is designed to challenge, engage, and support students
(Grades 9-12) who participate in STEM research. Individual students will
compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of
their original research efforts before a panel of judges and an audience
of their peers. Please see the attached SAVE THE DATE flier for
information on application deadlines, competition dates, and event
location. For additional information about JSHS visit: [
http://www.jshs.org ]http://www.jshs.org.