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E-Blast October 23, 2008
In this E-Blast
- Leadership
- Building a Presence
- MDE Science
- K-12 Science
- Darwin Day is February 12, 2009
- Free Teachers Open House at the Air Zoo
- Apply to Participate in the ARMADA Project
- Online Conference on Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
- Public Review of the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for K-12
- Einstein Fellowship Applications Now Available
- MSELA Fall Dinner Meeting
- Survey on the Barriers to Improving Student Achievement
- FREE Teacher Resources
- Free Scientific Method Poster
- 2009 is the Year of Science
- High School Science
- Middle and High School Science
- Middle School Science
- Elementary and Middle School Science
- Elementary School Science
- October Contest Winners
- Tools and Resources
- Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Here are your science education resources and announcements for October 23, 2008 provided by Building a Presence for Science. These science education highlights are emailed to Key Leaders, Points of Contact and State Partners. Please forward them on to other science educators in your school. If you have questions or comments, please forward them to:
David Bydlowski
Michigan Coordinator - Building a Presence
bydlowd@resa.net
http://nsta.org/bap
http://www.msta-mich.org/bap
or
Sue Campbell
MSTA Representative
sue@ucia2.com
http://www.msta-mich.org
Leadership
Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.
Thomas J. Peters
Thank you to Herm Boatin, Science consultant and lecturer, University of Michigan-Dearborn, for contributing this leadership quote.
Building a Presence
When did BaP start? Who started it? What is the general structure of it?
BaP is the acronym for Building a Presence for Science. Working with several of the state science associations, NSTA started BaP in 1996 through a grant from the ExxonMobil Corporation. It has grown to 35 states and the District of Columbia. The state BaP network is directed by state coordinator, David Bydlowski, who was selected with the support of the state science teachers association, Michigan Science Teachers Association. The State Coordinator works with regional contacts known as Super Key Leaders (SKL) and Key Leaders (KL) to identify a Point of Contact (PoC) for science in every school. The BaP network in each state is self-managed. To get others involved, have them visit:
http://bap.nsta.org
MDE Science
K-7 Companion Documents, in Final Form, Almost Completed
The final form of the K-7 companion documents will be appearing soon. The review process was completed in September and the companion document team has been feverishly editing the documents to make them the best they possibly can be. They will be posted, by early November at:
http://mi-k7science.wikispaces.com
They will be posted in both wiki and Word format. Keep checking this website for their arrival.
K-12 Science
Darwin Day is February 12, 2009
Darwin Day is a global celebration of science, evolution and humanity on the birthday anniversary of Charles Darwin. The Darwin Day Celebration is now administered by the Institute for Humanist Studies. They are very excited because February 12, 2009 is the bicentenary of Darwin's birth. They will assist groups throughout the world with their plans and events to mark this day. Their staff has worked feverishly to redesign and upgrade the Darwin Day website and it's now live! Check it out:
http://darwinday.org
Free Teachers Open House at the Air Zoo
Please fee free to attend the Air Zoo Teacher Open House, in Portage, MI, on Thursday, November 6th from 3:30 - 7:30 PM. As an educator, you and one guest are invited to get a sneak peek at the Air Zoo's top-notch, standards-based educational programming and world-class aviation and aerospace museum at no cost! And that's not all: Witness some easy in-class demonstrations that you can do with your own class. Experience the Michigan Space Science Center, 3D and 4D theaters, and full motion flight simulators. Enjoy tasty cuisine provided by EMA Catering and the Kitty Hawk Cafe staff. Meet representatives from many Michigan organizations that provide educational opportunities for your students.
Enter to win one of our amazing door prizes - including a free class trip to the Air Zoo. Register to bring your students (discounts are available if you come before March 1st). To register for the Teacher Open House, contact Dan Patnode at dpatnode@airzoo.org. For more information, please visit:
http://www.airzoo.org
Apply to Participate in the ARMADA Project
The University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs is now accepting applications for the ARMADA Project- Research and Mentoring Experiences for Teachers. The ARMADA Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. Selected Master Teachers (with five or more years teaching experience) are paired with leading scientists and participate in shipboard, field, or laboratory research. Research experiences will take place during the summer, although there may be opportunities during the school year. Upon completion of their research experience, Master Teachers develop ways to bring the fruits of their research experiences, including scientific data, methodologies, and technology into their classrooms. They share their experiences by mentoring new teachers in their school district and by presenting their results at the National Science Teachers Association National Conventions.
The ARMADA Project has placed teachers in research experiences all over the world. Past experiences include taking part in the largest North Pacific humpback whale study in the waters off the coast of Alaska, investigating the impacts of global change in the Arctic Ocean and the Antarctic, monitoring and assessing tidal creeks in South Carolina, studying the impact of human activity on dusky dolphins in New Zealand, identifying foraging behaviors of Antarctic Crabeater Seals, water circulation studies in the Norwegian Sea, and a variety of ecosystem monitoring projects in the Bay of Fundy, Narragansett Bay, Gulf of Maine, Stellwagen Bank, Western Shelf of Florida, Sargasso Sea, Bahamas, Alaska, and Block Island Sound. See: http://www.armadaproject.org for more information on past research experiences. Or contact Andrea Kecskes at 401-874-6211. The application deadline is February 9, 2009
Online Conference on Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change
The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence-West (COSEE-West) would like to invite formal and informal educators to participate in an exciting online workshop, "Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change," to be held this November 2008. This invitation is open to any educators who are interested in learning more about how scientists are studying climate change and its accompanying effects on our planet. The online workshop environment will include "rooms" to ask questions of keynote speakers and to hold discussions with other educators around the country and the world. COSEE-West will also post supporting teacher resources in the online environment.
The online conference will take place between November 3 and 23, 2008 on the College of Exploration's virtual campus. The deadline to register for the conference is November 3, 2008. For more information, please visit:
http://x.jtrk4.net/y.z?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coexploration.org%2Fcosee_west%2Fnov08%2Findex.html&e=1346&j=191745671
Public Review of the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for K-12
"The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12" is a document created by hundreds of scientists and educators, and have had a huge impact on ocean sciences education programs, exhibits, curricula - and even some state science standards around the US. This document identifies the big ideas that high school graduates should understand about the ocean in order to be considered ocean literate.
The Ocean Literacy Scope & Sequence breaks down these big ideas into four grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12), in order to provide guidance to curriculum developers, standards committees, informal science educators, and teachers regarding how to help learners build their understanding of the Principles from the earliest grades to the end of high school. The Scope & Sequence takes into account developmental appropriateness, state and national science standards, and what learners need to know to help them understand higher-level concepts.
They want your input!! A nationwide review will take place on-line that is open to educators, ocean & learning scientists, & educational researchers on November 5-19, 2008 on the virtual campus of the College of Exploration. If you want to join the review, or have questions & want more information, please contact Lynn Tran: lynn.tran@berkeley.edu. For more information about Ocean Literacy, including the full text of the Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts, please go to:
http://www.coexploration.org/oceanliteracy
Einstein Fellowship Applications Now Available
Are you an experienced educator who is ready to make a difference on a national scale? If so, consider applying for an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship and prepare for a year of unique opportunities on a paid fellowship with other K-12 math, science, and technology teachers. As an Einstein Fellow you will spend a school year in Washington, DC sharing your expertise with policy makers. You may serve your Fellowship with Congress or one of several government agencies such as the Department of Energy, NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The goal of the Einstein Fellows program is to provide an opportunity for teachers to inform national policy and improve communication between the K-12 STEM education community and national leaders. Selection is based on excellence in K-12 mathematics, science, or technology teaching; demonstrated leadership; an understanding of national, state, and local education policy; and communication and interpersonal skills. The Fellowship program was created in 1990 with support from the MacArthur Foundation. Congress formalized the program in 1994 by passing the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Act. The Triangle Coalition administers the program under the direction of the Department of Energy.
To be considered for an Einstein Fellowship for 2009-2010, apply and submit three letters of recommendation online by January 13, 2009.
For more information about the Einstein Fellows program visit:
http://www.trianglecoalition.org/ein.htm
or contact Liz Burck at burckl@triangle-coalition.org
MSELA Fall Dinner Meeting
The fall dinner meeting of the Michigan Science Education Leadership Association (MSELA) will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center. The topic of the meeting will be - Inquiry. A visit of the Outdoor Education Center will also be included. For more information, please contact Carol Jones at:
cjones@misd.net
Survey on the Barriers to Improving Student Achievement
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) wants to know - what do you think are the barriers to improving student achievement in science. Is it classroom time devoted to science instruction, support from administrators, or maybe lack of support from parents? Please take the short survey at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gJu6z3gh5sYRwA8ML_2bzpLw_3d_3d
There are only a few quick questions. Thanks for your participation!
FREE Teacher Resources
FREE makes it easier to find teaching and learning resources from the federal government. More than 1,500 federally supported teaching and learning resources are included from dozens of federal agencies. New sites are added regularly. Get new resources delivered to you several times a week: sign up for the FREE RSS.
FREE was originally conceived in 1997 by a federal working group and launched a year later. It was redesigned and re-launched for the first time in November 2006. FREE is among the most popular K-12 websites maintained by the U.S. Department of Education because of the many great resources being offered by contributing federal agencies. To view these resources, please visit:
http://www.free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=41
Free Scientific Method Poster
Please visit:
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/teacher_resources.shtml
to obtain your free poster. This free classroom poster offers a great visual overview of the six steps of the scientific method as described on the Science Buddies website. Request a free copy for your classroom today! There are no shipping and handling charges and supplies are limited.
2009 is the Year of Science
More than 350 organizations are shining the national spotlight on science in 2009, by celebrating the question: How Do We Know What We Know? Find out how you can participate in the Year of Science 2009 (YoS09) by visiting its web site at:
http://www.yearofscience2009.org
High School Science
2009 Michigan Youth Policy Summit on Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Keystone and Western Michigan University's Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE) are pleased to announce the 2009 Michigan Youth Policy Summit on Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Open to highly motivated 11th and 12th grade students from across the state, the Summit will be held on the WMU campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan from July 11 to the 16th, 2009. If your school would like to participate, please contact Annemarie Fussell at Keystone (afussell@keystone.org; 970-455-4231) or Susan Grammer at WMU (susan.grammer@wmich.edu; 269-387-8642). For information on past Summits see:
http://www.keystone.org/kss/youth_policysummit07.html
Michigan Envirothon Competition
The Michigan Envirothon is a program that teaches environmental stewardship values to Michigan high school students. The Michigan Envirothon Learning Objectives are aligned to the Michigan High School Content Expectations. That way you can include Envirothon in your everyday school life. The State Competition is taking place at Michigan State University on May 14 & 15, 2009. Get your students excited about Envirothon, register now and be part of the 2009 competitions! Registration is open until February 13, 2009. To learn more about Michigan Envirothon please visit:
http://www.macd.org:80/envirothon.html
High School Geology
Steve Mattox of Grand Valley State University is collaborating with Sandra Rutherford of Eastern Michigan University to prepare a NSF grant to prepare an AP-like exam for geology (not by the College Board). Part of the grant is support for in-service teachers to earn a Master of Science in Earth Science Education from EMU. As part of their preparation for the grant, he is compiling information on Earth science teachers. He would like to request the following information:
- Name of school
- Level/grade of courses taught
- Courses taught
- Subject area for your B.S. degree and (if applicable) your masters
If you would like to share this information with Steve, please email him at:
mattoxs@gvsu.edu
Please let him know if you or others in your building/district might be interested in growing a high school geology course that earns college credit.
Middle and High School Science
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is now accepting nominations online for the 2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This year the PAEMST will recognize outstanding secondary (grades 7-12) mathematics and science teachers for their contributions to improving teaching and learning (the PAEMST for elementary teachers will be held in 2010). The application deadline is May 1, 2009. NSF administers the Presidential Awards on behalf of The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions. For more information, please visit:
http://www.paemst.org/
Middle School Science
Photograph Earth from the International Space Station
ISS (International Space Station) EarthKAM is a NASA-sponsored education program that enables students to examine and photograph Earth from the unique perspective of space. Using the ISS EarthKAM Web page, students control a special digital camera mounted in a window on the International Space Station. From this window, students are able to photograph a wide range of beautiful and fascinating features on the surface of Earth.
Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the next ISS EarthKAM Mission taking place October 28-31, 2008. Participation is free. However, online registration is required before the mission. To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to register, visit:
http://www.EarthKAM.ucsd.edu
Elementary and Middle School Science
Chemistry Lesson Plan Competition
Educators are encouraged to submit lessons for aspiring chemists/scientists in grades K-8 that highlight innovative investigations and exciting experiments on the subject of chemistry/science for an opportunity to win cash awards from the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF). The Foundation's You Be The Chemist (YBTC) Lesson Plan Competition will award $1,000 as 1st prize, $500 for 2nd place entries, and $250 for 3rd place entries in the three categories of Science Inquiry, Structure of Matter, and Human & Environmental Chemistry. The nine winning lesson plan entries and their authors will be published on the CEF Web site.
Schools can win too! The school of each category first place winner will receive $250 to be used for science education material. In addition, the first 50 entrants to the competition will receive a complimentary copy of the YBTC Activity Guides: Lesson Plans for Making Chemistry Fun. The YBTC Activity Guides, one for grades K-4, the other for grades 5-8, features detailed chemistry lesson plans, vocabulary words, assessments, activity sheets, homework opportunities, and experiment materials that consist of non-toxic household items. A tool that strives to be both educational and fun, the kit provides chemistry concepts with real-world references. For complete details, rules, regulations and guidelines, visit:
http://www.chemed.org/Lesson_Plan.html
Contest deadline is December 20, 2008.
Water Filtration Challenge Teachers Guide
Earth provides the air we breathe, the water we drink, and other conditions that support life. Earth is a natural life support system. On the International Space Station, the Environmental Control and Life Support System provides these needs. The functions of an ECLSS include atmosphere revitalization; atmosphere control and supply; temperature and humidity control; water recovery and management; waste management; and fire detection and suppression. The activities in this guide, for grades 5-8, focus on water recovery and management. The challenge is to design and build a water filtration device using commonly available materials. To meet this challenge, students build, test and measure the performance of the filtration device, analyze the data collected, and use this information to work towards an improved filtration design. To download the guide, please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Water_Filtration_Challenge.html
Elementary School Science
Grade 3-6 Kid's Science Challenge
The Kids' Science Challenge is an NSF funded nationwide competition for third to sixth graders. Students learn about science and engineering in four categories: Flavor Science, Water Quality, Skateboard Engineering, and the Search for Life in Outer Space (SETI). They enter the competition by coming up with an experiment or a problem for the scientists and engineers to solve. Entries are judged on originality. Winning entries receive cool prizes and get to collaborate with the scientists to turn their ideas into realities. The first 1000 entries receive free science activity kits. The deadline for entries is January 31, 2009.
The website has videos, games, activities, curriculum, entry applications and many other resources, including a social network and "virtual world" where students can chat live with KSC scientists. Students can enter the Kids Science Challenge as individuals, and they also welcome collaborative team entries, mentored by teachers in school science clubs. Mentor guidelines are on the website. For full details, please visit:
http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com
Preschool and Kindergarten Science
The Exploratorium has developed a preschool science Web site. The materials on this site were compiled specifically to address how to introduce preschool age children (ages 3-5) to the field of science. If you teach children of this age, or have some at home, you will want to visit this site!
Teaching science to preschoolers requires a different approach than would be used in the elementary and secondary schools. Young children require science to be an experiential activity--hands on fun, which is also educational. The materials available on this site are collected from the Exploratorium's Learning Studio. Under the heading of science they have included mathematics, science and technology, earth science, biology, and the five senses. They have also created a Web page of pedagogical information that includes both print sources and Web sites. To visit the website, please go to:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/lc/pathfinders/preschool/home.html
The Great Lakes Education Program
The Great Lakes Education Program is a fourth-grade classroom and field educational opportunity focusing on Great Lakes and Detroit River resources. It is designed to increase student interest in these valuable resources, and build a better understanding of their role as resource stewards. The program consists of three segments, each integrating elements of physical, chemical and biological sciences, history, geography, mathematics, literature and the arts:
Pre-field learning activities, which provide a classroom-based introduction to the Great Lakes and Detroit River. A vessel-based "schoolship" field experience.
Post-field classroom activities, which serve to reinforce new information and concepts.
For more information on the Great Lakes Education Program, please contact:
Steve Stewart at 586-469-7431 or stew@msu.edu or visit:
http://www.glep.us
October Contest Winners
This month gave away twelve wonderful books. Here is a list of the winners:
- Rochelle Rubin, Independent Science Consultant-West Bloomfield
- Nancy Riley, Adrian Middle School-Adrian
- Collette Collins, Michigamme Elementary-Port Huron Schools
- Dave Brown, Bullock Creek Middle School-Bullock Creek School District
- Beth Cotner, Mona Shores Middle School-Muskegon
- Marilyn Ellison, Fountain School-Roseville Community Schools
- Mike Lareau, Pine Ridge Elementary-Forest Hills Public Schools
- Erin Walters, Lowell Middle School-Lowell
- Sheri Dudzinski, Marie C. Graham Elementar-L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
- Michelle Cook, Cadillac High School--Cadillac
- Joanne Bunyan, Lafayette Elementary-Lincoln Park School District
- Linda Sullivan, Manistee Middle School-Manistee Public Schools
Congratulations to all of the winners. If you did not win, keep trying. Next month may be your lucky month.
Tools and Resources
Free ACT Prep:
http://www.mivhs.org/content.cfm?id=667
Archived Michigan BaP e-Blasts:
http://msta-mich.org/bap
Grants:
http://sciguides.nsta.org/internet/grants.aspx
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/index.html
High School Companion Documents:
http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_28760-171474--,00.html
High School Science Expectations:
http://mi.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-42814---,00.html
K-6 Inquiry PD Resources:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/IFI
K-7 Science Content Expectations:
http://mi.gov/documents/mde/Complete_Science_GLCE_12-12-07_218314_7.pdf
K-12 Science Content Expectations Podcasts:
http://k12science.net
K-12 Online Science Assessment Tool:
http://www.macombschools.org/scienceassessment
Internet Resources Correlated to the MCF and the MMC:
http://www.svsu.edu/mathsci-center/uploads/science
Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements FAQ for Science:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/faq15_178607_7.pdf
NASA Educator Resources online:
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html
Science Music 24/7 on the Internet:
http://live365.com/stations/trappedinlab
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- October 24, 2008: Deadline for Students in Grades 2-4 to enter the Art Contest: Trees Making a Difference. For entry information, please visit: http://www.strategies.org/ArtContest
- October 28, 2008: Science MEAP Test Make-Up for 5th and 8th Grade Students in Michigan.
- October 30, 2008: Deadline to submit an entry to the Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest. For more information, please visit: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientist/
- October 31, 2008: Deadline to nominate teachers for the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. This is for teachers of grades 3-5. For more information, please visit: http://www.sendmyteacher.com
- November 3, 2008: Deadline to register for the Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Online Conference taking place during November 2008. For more information, please visit: http://x.jtrk4.net/y.z?l=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coexploration.org%2Fcosee_west%2Fnov08%2Findex.html&e=1346&j=191745671
- November 4, 2008: Southwest Michigan Science Educators Symposium at Portage Northern High School, close to Kalamazoo. For more information, please visit: http://www.swmses.org
- November 6, 2008: Free Teacher Open House at the Air Zoo in Portage, MI. For more information, please visit: http://www.airzoo.org
- November 14, 2008: Deadline to nominate educators for the MSTA Teachers and Administrator of the Year. For more information, please visit: http://msta-mich.org
- November 15, 2008: High School Bioethics Workshop at Michigan State University. For more information, please visit: http://hsneuroethics.org/?q=node/81
- November 20, 2008: Michigan Science Education Leadership Association Fall Dinner Meeting at the Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center. For more information, please contact Carol Jones at: cjones@misd.net
- November 20, 2008: MichBio Expo Career Day at the Lansing Center in Lansing, MI. For more information, please contact Jennifer Dickie at: 737-677-0503 or Jennifer@michbio.org
- November 28, 2008: Deadline to apply for the DTE Energy Foundation-Energy and Our World Mini-Grants for Educators. For more information, please visit: http://www.dteenergy.com/minigrants
- December 15, 2008: Deadline to apply for the National Middle Level Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Middle School Teacher Award. For more information, please visit: http://www.nmlsta.org/
- December 20, 2008: Deadline to enter the Chemistry Lesson Plan Competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.chemed.org/Lesson_Plan.html
- January 1-December 31, 2009: The Year of Science. For more information, please visit: http://www.yearofscience2009.org
- January 13, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. For more information, please visit: http://www.trianglecoalition.org/ein.htm
- January 15, 2009: Deadline to enter the International Children's Painting Competition on the Environment. For more information, please visit: http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/inner.asp?ct=competitions&comp=int_comp&int_comp=18th
- January 21, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Toyota TAPESTY Grants. For more information, please visit: http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/
- January 28, 2009: Deadline to apply for the ExploraVision Awards Program. For more information, please visit: http://www.exploravision.org
- January 31, 2009: Deadline for 3-6 grade students to enter the Kid's Science Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com
- February 9, 2009: Deadline for teachers to apply for the ARMADA Marine Project. For more information, please visit: http://www.armadaproject.org
- February 12, 2009: Charles Darwin Bicentennial Day. For more information, please visit: http://darwinday.org/englishL/assistevent/index.html
- February 13, 2009: Deadline to register for the Michigan Environthon for High School Students. For more information, please visit: http://www.macd.org:80/envirothon.html
- March 5-7, 2009: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference in Detroit. For more information, please visit: http://msta-mich.org/conference
- March 13, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Research Experiences for K-12 Teachers (RET). For more information, please visit: http://www.magnet.fsu.edu/education/ret/
- March 16, 2009: Deadline for students to enter the 4th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest. For more information, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/education
- March 19-22, 2009: National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference in New Orleans. For more information please visit: http://www.nsta.org/conferences/2009new/
- April 6, 2009: Deadline to apply for the 2009 Thacher Scholars Awards for students in grades 9-12. For more information, please visit: http://www.strategies.org/ThacherScholars
- May 1, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Grades 7-12. For more information, please visit: http://www.paemst.org/
- July 11-16, 2009: The 2009 Michigan Youth Policy Summit on Greenhouse Gas Reduction, to be held at Western Michigan University for 11th and 12th Grade Students. For more information, please contact: Annemarie Fussell at Keystone (afussell@keystone.org; 970-455-4231) or Susan Grammer at WMU (susan.grammer@wmich.edu; 269-387-8642).
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