SeaPerch Workshop

Please join us for the upcoming SeaPerch workshop. I am very excited about what this type of training could mean for Tulsa area teachers and in turn their students. Let's grow and keep engineers in Tulsa. If you or your colleagues wish to attend - just keep in mind that we have a cap of 40 teachers for the workshop. Please e-mail me your contact info, T-shirt size, and a paragraph telling what you teach and how you would use this training in your classroom. I am also attaching the link for SeaPerch. Thanks again, Xan Black - Tulsa Alliance for Engineering

Monday, July 30, 2012
University of Tulsa
Rayzor Hall
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Office:918-595-7557
Cell:918-859-9791
Fax:918-595-8412
Contact Name: Xan Black

SeaPerch Link: http://www.seaperch.org/index

If you're eager to begin using the new AP Biology labs or implement IB requirements, join us!

Find out how to integrate the labs for AP Biology or IB, and learn how you can follow your budget, the seasons, or any of your students' whims of curiosity when you guide them through experiments of their own design. You'll come away from a CLC 5-day Summer Workshop knowing how to: * Create an interactive, exploration-based environment in your classroom * Teach students the value of using the peer review method to clean up project proposals before data collection begins and review conclusions before they are published * Use statistical analysis methods such as chi-squared, linear regression and t-testing to determine if the data collected meets the p-value necessary to reject the null hypothesis * Share students' analysis and conclusions in unique ways, so that everyone learns from each others' discoveries * Teach your students to collaborate as a group of peer explorers who question the world through scientific reasoning If you would like to add these skills to your repertoire, please join me for a 5-day Summer Workshop this year in Asheville, NC, where we will do all of these things and more using hands-on learning and critical-thinking activities. 5-day Summer Workshops 2012 "Critical-thinking Activities for Cell Biology" June 11-15, 2012 "Critical-thinking Activities for Anat & Physio" June 18-22, 2012 "Critical-thinking Activities for Ecology" (for ES and Bio) June 25-29, 2012 "Critical-thinking Activities for Genetics" July 2-July 6, 2012 For a detailed list of the topics covered in each workshop, click on Summer Workshop Agendas. For information on travel and accommodations, please go to www.CatalystLearningCurricula.com Please send completed registration forms to the address given at the bottom of the form. All Summer Workshops will be held at the following location: Catalyst Learning Curricula Room Four Points Sheraton 410 S. Missouri St. Asheville, NC 28801 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday $490 fee per workshop (includes one entire unit of lesson plans that reflect the new course format) Discounts are given for multiple workshops or multiple attendees from the same school or district. Four 1-day workshops will be held this fall in: Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Corpus Christi, TX; and Phoenix, AZ. To save your space in any of these training workshops, please send a completed 5-day Summer Workshops Application to the address given on the form. kristen.dotti@catalystlearningcurricula.com *AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product. ~~~

Another wonderful summer opportunity for teaching professionals - Engineering at OU

We are pleased to invite you to apply for the University of Oklahoma College of Engineering Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program: Strengthening a K12 Learning Community through Engineering Research. Our program is funded by the National Science Foundation as part of their commitment to building the workforce in science and engineering. You, as teachers, are critical in the decisions students make about their future careers. The RET is a six-week on-site summer program, starting June 11, 2012 and ending July 20, 2012. This is the fifth year of our program. Over the past years, we have had the privilege of working with 57 teachers teaching math and science courses from 40 schools across the state.

The RET provides high-school math and science teachers the opportunity to actively work with OU engineering faculty on engineering research. You will use this hands-on experience to develop authentic inquiry-based math and/or science curriculum that you will implement during the 2012-2013 academic year. The RET provides a total stipend of $4000 for participation in the year-long program. Nominal travel funds are available to those with demonstrated need.
For specific information on the RET program, including possible engineering research topics, summer workshops, and lesson plans previously developed, please visit our RET website at
http://www.ou.edu/content/coe/centers/Researchteachers/home.html.
Attached is the program flyer and application. We hope you consider participating. Please forward this announcement to other teachers who may be interested in the program. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chen Ling at chenling@ou.edu or 405.996.8453 (phone), 405.325.7555(fax).
Susan Thompson
Tulsa Alliance for Engineering
Tulsa Community College/NE Campus
3727 E. Apache, Tulsa, OK 74115
Phone: (918) 595-7557
Mobile: (918) 859-9791
FAX: 918-595-8412
Email: sthompson1@tulsacc.edu

LEGO Education April Grant Services

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Teachers are encouraged to advance in technology skills and research the variety of curricular additions to stimulate enthusiasm in their classrooms. The following sources might be able to supply the funding to help acquire the educational items you need to advance your classroom.

ADC Foundation
It is to be noted that grant seekers must address one of the foundations focus areas of math, science, or access to technology.

Allyn Family Foundation

Submit proposals in letter format to the appropriate address, preferably by June 30. It is suggested that a brief proposal be originally submitted and, if the matter is one of interest to the trustees, a more detailed proposal may be required.

Constellation Energy Group

The group recognizes education as the foundation of economic and personal growth.

Fleishhacker Foundation The main education grant priorities of this foundation are to improve K-12 students learning skills and teacher professional development.

Humana Foundation
Grants are primarily directed to educational programs for youth in Grades K-12. Funding is provided to local, state, provincial, and regional educational institutions, libraries, and programs that provide ongoing support.

Kerr Foundation

This foundation supports 501(c)3 organizations, programs, and institutions that provide new or enhanced opportunity in the areas of education, health, and cultural development.

Teacher's Pet

Grant tip geared specifically toward teachers smaller projects

Dollar General

Dollar General supports literacy programs directed at schools and libraries in communities where they are located. The available grant has a May 21 deadline.

Education Blueprints Association
The Education Blueprints Association provides learning resources that deliver education solutions for individuals, teachers, and students. They provide programs that engage students/learners, as well as learning tools and courses that challenge learners to achieve excellence in education and life. By providing resources and programs for teachers, they will increase their skills through transformative learning experiences for their students.

LEGO® Education Workshop Grant

This grant program, offered by EBA, is available to help fund teachers using LEGO® Education products to facilitate hands-on workshops at national, state, or regional conferences or events by reimbursing qualified facilitators for expenses.


LEGO Education Showcase Grant

The LEGO Education Showcase Grant Program, offered by EBA, is available to current LEGO Education customers who want to showcase their investment in the LEGO Education System for Learning through a hands-on community activity.


For more information about how you can find underwriting for LEGO Education products, visit Grant Opportunities or call 800-362-4308.

STEM Teacher Institute June 15, 2012

April is Science Month

Please click here to nominate your teachers!

AP Chemistry Review Session

We are holding the AP Chemistry review session again this year on Saturday, April 21st at UCO in Edmond. Please pass along this information to teachers in Career Tech who might be interested or have students who might be interested in attending.

All I need is a total count so that we will have handouts and pizza for everyone.


Lisa

Lisa McGaw
Chemistry teacher
lmcgaw@hotmail.com
214-534-4196(cell)

Applications Now Accepted for Free Summer > Academies on College Campuses (State Regents News Release)

Applications Now Accepted for Free Summer Academies on College Campuses this
summer. Middle and high school students can experience life on a college
campus while exploring the exciting and varied fields of math and science at
the free 2012 Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology.

View entire release at
http://www.okhighered.org/news-center/summer-academies2012.shtml

OU Summer Math Opportunity

I am pleased to announce our splendid summer mathematics opportunity at the University of Oklahoma for qualifying high school students. We are eager to receive some applications from your juniors and seniors to be. Two one week sessions comprise Bridges to College Math, Science and Engineering Summer Academy - July 15-20 or July 22-27, 2012. Accepted students will identify which week he/she prefers. All expenses including room, board, supplies and books will be provided for each academy student. Travel expenses to and from the academy location and incidental personal expenditures are the responsibility of the academy student. Students will be involved in a variety of areas to pave the way to college level math engineering and science. They will visit the world-famous History of Science Collections at OU, the Engineering College, the Physics Department, the Chemistry Department and will do work in the physical science building housing the OU Mathematics Department. Brochures and application forms are available on OU’s website at http://youth.ou.edu./summer_academies.html

Interested parties may contact University of Oklahoma Outreach at (405) 325-6897 or they may visit our website http://youth.ou.edu. Interested parties may contact Dr. Neal directly as well at 1-800-229-1725 or rneal@ou.edu.

1st Central Oklahoma Science and Engineering Festival

Please join us at Rose State College on April 25-27, 10am to 2pm each day for the 1st Central Oklahoma Science and Engineering Festival. Click here for more information.

Announcement for Teachers - Countdown to 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival

News for Teachers from 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE KAVLI SCIENCE VIDEO CONTEST

Grades 6-12 students compete for the chance to win $2000 (first prize) and a travel stipend to Washington DC to attend the festival. The winners are also honored in an awards ceremony, hosted by Bill Nye, as part of the festival.

Our central theme, or driving question, is how to "Save the World through Science and Engineering". Students make a short video (:30-:90) that shows how scientific discoveries and inventions can improve our lives and change our world, either right now or in the future. Enter by March 21, 2012.

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/kavli-video-contest

Expo & Book Fair Volunteer Registration OPEN! Sign Up to Volunteer TODAY!

Registration is now open for Volunteer shifts for Sneak Peek Friday, EXPO, Book Fair, Stargazing Party, Featured Author Evening, and Science Comedian Night!

Volunteers will need to attend Volunteer Training on either April 14th or April 21st.


Register Now Here

New this year is Group Volunteering opportunities. For those interested in signing up as Group Volunteers visit:
http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/volunteer/group-volunteer-registration

Contests, Contests...and More Contests!

In addition to the Kavli Science Video Contest, the 2nd Festival is currently underway with several OTHER nationwide contests including a Who Wants To Be a Mathematician, The KidWind Challenge Contest and many others. All of these contests are accessible on our website here: http://www.usasciencefestival.org/. There is thousands of dollars in prize money. Read on to find out how your students can get involved NOW!

Who Wants to Be a Mathematician? (Sponsored by AMS American Mathematical Society)

Are you a DC area high school math whiz? Test your smarts by competing at the festival in a student math game competition, and be eligible to win cash prizes!

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/who-wants-to-be-a-mathematician

Teachers must administer pre-qualifying tests in advance of the Expo, which are due at AMS Public Awareness office by Mar 28, 2012


"World's Biggest Cheer for Science" (Sponsored by Science Cheerleader, Science for Citizens, and Discover Magazine)

Send us a video of your best science cheer and be eligible to win cash prizes! Thousands of people will join in the BIG CHEER FOR SCIENCE on April 27, 2012 at the festival in Washington, D.C.

http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/worlds-biggest-cheer-for-science


The KidWind Challenge - Student Wind Turbine Design Competition!

Think you have what it takes to build the most powerful wind turbine? Come test your engineering prowess and compete for cash prizes at the KidWind Challenge!


The KidWind Challenge is a student-oriented wind turbine design contest. Students will design and construct their own wind turbines with the goal of creating a device that is efficient, elegant and highly functional. To accomplish this task, and arrive prepared at a Challenge, students must perform research to better understand the science of wind, be analytical about testing protocols, think creatively about solutions to problems and work collaboratively to get their project completed on time. Student teams will convene at the USA Science and Engineering Festival and the teams enter a judging process.


http://www.usasciencefestival.org/2012festival/contests/the-kidwind-challenge

2012 AEIP Invitation to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Teachers

Aerospace Education and Industry Partnership Event:

Register Online at
www.okaero.com/summit

June 5-6, 2012, Embassy Suites Convention Center Norman

* Get Curriculum for your classroom
* Learn about one of Oklahoma's largest industries
* Become eligible for grants for your classroom

STEM Grant Resource

Check out this important link as a resource to share with schools and your community:

STEMGrants.com

Why Should I Care Who?s An Engineer? The Need for Women in Engineering (presentation on Friday))

You are invited to attend the 45 min presentation at no
charge. It is at TU, ACAC, 9 AM this Friday.

Why Should I Care Who?s An Engineer? The Need for Women in Engineering
Tulsa Engineering Summit, Friday, March 2nd, 9:00 ? 9:45 AM,
University of Tulsa, Allen Chapman Activity Center

In recent years, the technical community has looked at ways to
increase the number of individuals in engineering. In evaluating the
data of what makes up the population of current engineers, it helps
us look at where future engineers may be - the under-represented
areas today ? women, minorities, etc. In the spirit of educating
technical communities about the importance of this issue, Cathy
Pieronek will present statistics about the under-representation of
women and minorities in engineering, provide information about why we
need more in engineering, and discuss the changes needed to bring
more women and minorities into the field.

About the Speaker:
Cathy Pieronek is Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of
the Women's Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame
College of Engineering. She earned her B.S. in aerospace engineering
and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame and her M.S. in
aerospace engineering from UCLA. She has worked as a systems engineer
on NASA projects for TRW Space & Defense Sector in Redondo Beach, CA,
and as Director of External Relations for the Notre Dame Law School.
In her current role, Cathy is responsible for the academic progress
of all of the college's undergraduates, with a special emphasis on
women. She has worked within the college and across the university to
address issues that affect the retention of women. Her efforts have
led to a variety of programmatic changes that improved the retention
of women from first year to sophomore year, bringing women's
retention on par with men's and raising the retention rates of all
students.

Cathy's research interests focus on engineering education, and
particularly on issues that affect the persistence of women in
engineering, and on Title IX and the relationship of the
gender-equity law to both academic and athletic opportunities for
women. She has published and presented peer-reviewed papers on
various aspects of her research at conferences sponsored by the
American Society for Engineering Education, Society of Women
Engineers, Women in Engineering ProActive Network, Frontiers in
Education and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and
has appeared on television shows discussing equality for women in
academics and athletics.

FIRST Roboitcs March 29-31

Good Afternoon Volunteers!

The regional is just around the corner and the final preparations are underway. Next week will mark the close of build season and the regionals will begin.

The Oklahoma Regional is still in need of a few good women and men. From the pits to the queuing team, I can use many good hands.

So if you have not yet found your way to VIMS, I humbly ask that you give your time again and sign-up. I’m always available to work with you over the phone if the system is giving you any problems. FIRST recently moved to a new server and I know there have been some issues this past month.

www.usfirst.org/vims

I appreciate everything you have done for FIRST, thank you and have a blessed day!

Best Regards,

Wes Warner
Volunteer Coordinator
FIRST Robotics Oklahoma Regional
office + 1 800 945 3355 Ext: 513 4474
cell + 1 405 513 3774
fax + 1 512 283 2232

First Robotics Press Release

Check out the Press Release for First Robotics

2012 Game Animation for Oklahoma First Robotics

The new (2012) game animation for Oklahoma First! Here is the NASA link:

http://robotics.arc.nasa.gov/events/2012_frcwebcasts.php