Leading Minds Join 2013 Conference Speaker Lineup

Leading Minds Guide the Way at 2013 Conference U.S. News STEM Solutions brings the brightest and boldest minds in education, business and government together to discuss and solve the most relevant issues facing STEM education and employment. The 2013 conference will feature a lineup of high-impact speakers that will inspire and challenge attendees to deliver innovative solutions to fill jobs now and impact the strength of the U.S. STEM workforce for years to come.

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Sign-up now for the 2013 conference, which features a variety of exciting speakers, experts, and topics. From the gender gap and new math and science standards to upgrades in vocational training and the promise of MOOCs, the comprehensive lineup serves up a wealth of solutions and success stories. Highlights include:

Opening Ceremony ? Join Margaret Spellings, Senior Advisor, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and former U.S. Secretary of Education, and other esteemed experts as they examine the key drivers of change in STEM education and workforce development. The Great Debate ? Don?t miss Arthur Levine, Ph.D.,President of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation, Nina Rees, President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, and other leading minds as they debate the challenges at the forefront of the STEM crisis. The Gender Gap ? Learn how higher education is leading the way in reversing the gender gap in STEM from luminaries such as Linda P.B. Katehi, Ph.D., Chancellor, University of California-Davis, Maria Klawe, Ph.D., President, Harvey Mudd College, Bevlee Watford, Ph.D., Director, Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity, Virginia Tech, and Maria Zuber, Ph.D., Vice President for Research, E.A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Blending Learning and Flipped Classrooms ? Get the inside scoop on flexible learning environments and other innovative teaching techniques from Jon Bergmann, Lead Technology Facilitator, Joseph Sears School, Matthew Peterson, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer, MIND Research Institute, and Heather Staker, Education Senior Research Fellow, Innosight Institute.

To see the complete list of confirmed speakers and register, visit http://www.USNewsStemSolutions.com.

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

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.