I have attached some information regarding the workshop that Tulsa Tech will be hosting November 4-5 at our Riverside Campus.  I appreciate your willingness to share the information with Career Tech STEM teachers, administrators, and ODCTE staff.

 

Also, it would be great to be able share with the vendors/exhibitors who were at the Governor’s STEM Summit.   We are preparing some additional marketing material that we plan to share with potential sponsors who spoke at the summit.

 

Note that the call for papers has been extended to September 10^th.  Additional information may be found on the NEW website, http://materialseducation.org/events/new2013/

 

Please call if I can clarify information regarding NEW for you.

 

shea

 

Shea Ferrell

Director, STEM

Ph. (918) 828-1008

National Educators Workshop

Good afternoon Higher Ed Science, Engineering and Technology Professionals,

Tulsa Technology Center is hosting the NEW conference November 3-5, 2013 at our Riverside Campus. The purpose of the conference is to provide STEM educators from secondary and  college/university educators  the opportunity to share best practices of instruction in the engineering sciences, particularly relating to Material Science.   I have attached a “save-the-date” card and a “call for papers or presentations”.  I would appreciate you sharing the information with your faculty.  I hope many will submit a presentation for consideration and even more will attend .  More information can be found at the link below. 

http://materialseducation.org/events/new2013/

Any high school in the US can receive a FREE gift from STEM Fuse!    This GIFT is STEM Based Intro Level Game Design Curriculum called GAME:IT.   It's our flagship course and we want YOU to have it.    All you have to do is accept the gift.   10,000 high schools will benefit, 1 high school might as well be yours. http://stemfuse.com/shop/gameit-10000-initiative?utm_source=Jess+-+FREE+GIFT&utm_campaign=Free+Gift&utm_medium=email    You can learn more and register for this free curriculum by opening (clicking on) the present.

Summer Design Day Camp June 17-20, 2013

                                   
 Only 8 spaces left for students to attend.

Subject: Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology Junior Day 2013

Dear Educator, On behalf of Oklahoma State University and the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology, we would like to invite your junior students to attend OSU CEAT J-Day 2013. This year?s CEAT Junior Day will take place on Friday, April 19th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the OSU main campus in Stillwater. The day-long event features an Avengers theme, speakers on various topics related to engineering, architecture, and technology, introductory breakout sessions for students: individual interests, creative competitions (for prizes!) based on problem-solving and real-world skills, catered breakfast and lunch from Stillwater's own Red Rock Bakery, and tours of the college and campus. This is a great opportunity for students who have an interest in engineering, technology, math, science, or students who are unsure of what major they might be interested in to learn more about the fields they can pursue and to experience the amazing culture of Oklahoma State. We encourage you to extend this invitation to all of your junior students, advertise with the attached flyer, and inform their teachers of this opportunity. The cost per student is only $10, which includes breakfast, lunch, a t-shirt, and a day on the beautiful OSU campus that will be packed full of fun and educational experiences. This cost can be covered by your school, if possible, or by the individual students. Please register your students (or have them register individually) by completing the form located online at http://www.strikingly.com/osujuniorday. The deadline to register is Friday, March 29th. There are a limited number of spots available and spots are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Payment by cash, check or money order (made out to OSU CEAT Student Council) must also be mailed after registration to Oklahoma State University, Attn: CEAT Freshman Council, 101 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078. More details will be sent to you or to the students via email after this initial registration. If you wish to bring students from your school as a group or if you have any questions, please contact the J-Day 2013 coordinators at seth.cleary@okstate.edu or price.buckley@okstate.edu, or reply to this email and we will direct your question. We hope your students will join us on April 19th for this exciting learning experience! Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology Freshman Council Summary What: OSU College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology Junior Day 2013 When: Friday, April 19th, 2013 ? 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: OSU Main Campus ? Stillwater, OK How much: $10 per student How to sign up: Register online by March 29th

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

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

STEM Teacher Institute June 15, 2012

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

Save the Date: OSU Design Day 2012

What: OSU Engineering, Architecture and Technology Design Day 2012
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Where: Oklahoma State University Campus
Why:
This is an opportunity for interested high school students to learn
about engineering as both a potential university major and a lifetime career by viewing design projects created by current OSU engineering
students. Held in an open house format, visitors have the opportunity
to interact directly with the engineering students to answer any
questions they may have about the profession.
RSVP and More Information:
http://studentservices.okstate.edu/designday
This page will be continuously updated as details are finalized. We
hope that you are be able attend!
Contact: Ann Taylor Busby
Graduate Assistant for CEAT Recruitment
405-744-5276
anntb@ostatemail.okstate.edu

Scholarships for Women

Click here for some great scholarship opportunities.

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