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E-Blast January 22, 2009
In this E-Blast
- Leadership
- Building a Presence
- MDE Science
- K-12 Science
- High School Science
- Middle School and High School Science
- Middle School Science
- Elementary and Middle School Science
- Elementary School Science
- January Contest Winners
- Upcoming Events, Opportunities and Deadlines
Here are your science education resources and announcements for January 22, 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
1. Leadership
Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration-of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.
More than anything else today, followers believe they are part of a system, a process that lacks heart. If there is one thing a leader can do to connect with followers at a human, or better still a spiritual level, it is to become engaged with them fully, to share experiences and emotions, and to set aside the processes of leadership we have learned by rote.
Lance Secretan, Industry Week
Thank you to Herm Boatin, Science consultant and lecturer, University of Michigan-Dearborn, for contributing this leadership quote.
Building a Presence
What is a Key Leader?
The Key Leader (KL) is a person who has the role of working with multiple Points of Contacts within a specific school system or geographic region in the state. One of the responsibilities for a KL is to identify PoC for the schools within their region. Another could involve training the PoC in using the network. Do you know who your Key Leader is?
Prize Winner from Listening to the e-Blast Podcast
The winner of the Podcast contest is:
Gary Cieniuch
Livonia Public Schools
He answered the question "What does the acronym MDE stand for" correctly. Of course, the answer is Michigan Department of Education. He will receive an iTunes gift card for his efforts.
You can only win if you listen to the e-blast podcast. During the podcast, a contest question will be asked and a deadline given. If you answer the question correctly, you will be entered into a drawing and one lucky person will win an iTunes gift card. To listen to the Michigan e-blast podcasts, you can visit:
http://k12science.net
and click on the podcast button. You can also subscribe to the podcasts from there. If you listen to this e-blast as a podcast, you might be the next winner! Good luck!
MDE Science
K-7 Companion Documents Rollouts Beginning
The Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network are doing rollout sessions on the K-7 Companion Documents. Here is a partial list of upcoming rollout sessions:
- February 2 - 9:00 - 3:30 at Clinton County RESA in St. Johns. Please contact Annette Snyder at: asnyder@ccresa.org for more information or visit http://ccresa.org and visit Workshops-Info/Register.
- February 3 - 4:00 - 6:00 at Wayne RESA in Wayne, MI. Please contact David Bydlowski at: bydlowd@resa.net for more information.
- February 9 - 4:30 - 7:30 at Macomb ISD in Clinton Township, MI. Please contact Deb Wood at: dwood@misd.net or 586-228-3498 for more information.
- March 12 - 9:00 - 3:30 at Shiawassee RESD in Corunna. Please contact Annette Snyder at: asnyder@ccresa.org for more information or visit http://ccresa.org and visit Workshops-Info/Register.
The K-7 Companion Documents can be downloaded at:
http://www.bcmsc.k12.mi.us/mde_files.htm
It should be noted that they are still "officially" in "draft" form and are not the MDE Approved version. This is because they still need to go through the official MDE process. Once they are MDE Approved, they will be found on the MDE website and the word "draft" will be taken off. There are only two files available at this time, one for grades K-4 (414 pages) and one for grades 5-7 (293 pages). Eventually, they will be available as separate grade level documents.
If you would like more explanation regarding the Companion Documents, you can visit:
http://science.resa.net
Then click on Curriculum.
Then click on K-7 Expectations (in the left hand column).
There you will find the companion documents for download, as well as podcasts describing each document. These podcasts include a general description of the expectations for each grade level and an explanation of the companion document for each grade level.
K-12 Science
Counselors/Chaperones Needed for NASA INSPIRE Program
The NASA INSPIRE Program is seeking chaperones for the summer of 2009. This position requires a professional educator to coordinate NASA INSPIRE activities at the assigned NASA center during non-work day hours. The INSPIRE Chaperone will be the designated point of contact for INSPIRE participants regarding safety and health-related issues. Chaperones are also responsible for transporting participants to and from work each day. Each Chaperone will be the advisor to participants during their eight-week experience away from home on a NASA center. During NASA field center work hours, INSPIRE Chaperones are off-duty from their work assignments and have the opportunity to earn graduate credit, if desired. One position is available at each of the ten NASA field centers. Event dates vary by NASA field center, as reflected in the following schedule:
- June 1-July 24, 2009: Stennis Space Center
- June 8-July 31, 2009: Dryden Flight Research Center, Kennedy Space Center and Marshall Space Flight Center
- June 15-Aug. 7, 2009: Glenn Research Center, Johnson Space Center and Langley Research Center
- June 22-Aug. 13, 2009: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- June 22-Aug. 14, 2009: Ames Research Center and Goddard Space Flight Center.
The INSPIRE Chaperones' travel expenses to and from their assigned NASA field center, lodging, meals, salary, and Oklahoma State University graduate credit (if desired) are paid by OSU. Training will be provided prior to the work assignment, with travel to OSU required. Applicants must have a minimum of a four-year degree in science, mathematics and/or technology education. A master's is preferred. Applicants must also have a valid teaching certificate. They must have a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in grades 6-12, or a combination of classroom and NASA education experience. Participants must also be U.S. citizens. INSPIRE counselors receive compensation for travel to and from the NASA field center, lodging, and meals during the eight-week event. Counselors may receive Oklahoma State University graduate credit, if desired. They are paid a salary of $5,800 for the event.
The Web site for applications will be open until Feb. 27, 2009. For more information, visit https://opportunities.nasa.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=applications.PositionDetails&JobPostingID=21 Questions regarding this opportunity may be submitted by e-mail to Richard Adams at: richard.adams@okstate.edu
Enter the Igniting Creative Energy Competition
Student entries must reflect the theme "Igniting Creative Energy" and demonstrate an understanding of what an individual, family, or group can do to make a difference in their home or community. Students may express their ideas in the form of documented science projects, essays, stories, artwork, photographs, music, video, or web site projects. The Igniting Creative Energy competition is now in its eighth year and provides national winners with valuable educational experiences including the opportunity to meet national leaders and energy policymakers in Washington, D.C. The program was developed and funded by Johnson Controls and the National Energy Foundation, and is a competition that encourages K-12 students to learn more about energy and the environment.
The Challenge is open to all students in grades K-12 in the U.S. and Canada, excluding Quebec. All entries are due by March 13, 2009; and winners will be announced April 17, 2009. A total of four grand prizes will be awarded to three students and one teacher. To enter, please visit:
http://www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org
Earth Day T-Shirt Contest
Have your students get involved for Earth Day 2009 by having your students enter the Earth Day 2009 T-Shirt Design Contest sponsored by the National Environmental Science Education Center, Inc. There are four divisions, K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. National winners in each division will have their art design appear on t-shirts and win a $50 US Savings Bond (Series EE). Entries must be received by March 13, 2009. For more information, please visit:
http://www.nesecenter.com
Walter P. Chrysler Award-Closing the Technology Gap in Education
In Michigan schools, teachers excite and inspire students with new and creative approaches to science, technology, engineering and math. Their efforts help to close the gap between the number of U.S. students who pursue careers in these areas, compared with the number of students from other countries. With the Walter P. Chrysler Closing the Technology Gap in Education Awards, The Chrysler Foundation, in partnership with the Detroit Science Center, has created a way to honor educators who are charged with enthusiasm and passing it on to their students. This Awards Program recognizes and rewards ALL Michigan public and private elementary, middle and high school teachers for finding innovative and creative ways to help more students consider science, technology, engineering and math careers.
Ten prizes will be awarded statewide in each of three categories-elementary, middle and high schools. Ten finalists in each category (30 awards in all) will be chosen for past or current projects by an independent panel of judges. Prizes to be awarded:
- First place is $15,000
- 2nd place is $7,500
- 3rd place is $3,000
- 4th through 10th places are $500 each
Prize money will be awarded to schools to advance science, technology, engineering and math education. The Science Center also will award a free field trip for first-place winners and up to 30 students in the 2007-2008 school year. Additionally, each of the 30 finalists will receive a free family membership to the Science Center.
This awards program is open to ALL Michigan public and private K-12 school educators who focus on science, technology, engineering and math. Please note, only one (1) entry allowed per applicant or team of four (4) each school year. All applications must be received by February 20, 2009.
For more information, call Julie Johnson at (313) 577-8400 x439, or e-mail her at: jjohnson@sciencedetroit.org or visit: http://www.chryslerteacherawards.com/about.htm
MSELA at MSTA
Join the Michigan Science Education Leadership Association, MSELA, as they continue to explore the Exploratorium Inquiry Professional Development modules. David Bydlowski and Lisa Weise will lead participants through a complete module and provide "behind the curtain" insights in the resources available for presenters. You will also receive an overview of another module in the series. Enjoy dinner, updates from MDE, and networking with fellow science education leaders. MSELA wishes to thank Carolina Science for preprogram sponsorship.
The Inquiry Workshop and Dinner Meeting will be held in Marquette Room A/B at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center on Thursday, March 5th, 2009. The time of the event is 12:00 - 7:00.
Event Costs-Members: $65.00.
Non-members or Membership Renewal: $80.00
For more information, contact Eileen Byrnes at: sunbyrnes@comcast.net
The deadline to register is February 14, 2009.
Finding Focus, Fixing Nature Deficit Disorder with Photography
A course designed to assist educators in re-introducing young people to our natural environment. FINDING FOCUS is a stimulating learning experience, created to excite people 8-years and older about natural science & environmental appreciation through the medium of photography. Acclaimed Naturalist Photographer, Mark S. Carlson (www.markscarlson.com) and Digital Photography Expert, Bob Grzesiak (www.dci3.com), offer their 30-years of expertise during this very inspiring 3-hour seminar.
Course Description:
Nature Photography - 'Show-n-Tell'
Basic Photography Instruction
In The Field Photography Session (bring your camera!)
A special introduction to this course will be offered to educators on:
Saturday, February 14, 2009, at The Harris Nature Center, Okemos, Michigan.
Two sessions are available:
Session One, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Session Two, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Cost: $25.00 per person.
Space is limited so please register as soon as possible. Registration is due by February 1, 2009. For more information or to register, please email: info@greatlakesphototours.com or call 517.230.1655.
High School Science
Outstanding Biology Teacher Award Nomination
Do you know an outstanding Michigan biology teacher? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 National Association of Biology Teachers Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. The deadline for nominations is February 1st. To receive a nomination form, contact the Michigan OBTA Director Rebecca Brewer at:
rbrewer2@troy.k12.mi.us
DNA Day Essay Contest
The American Society of Human Genetics 4th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest submission site is live now. You can visit http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday2009.shtml for the submission link, rules, and more information. Please be reminded that the deadline is March 16, 2009 at 5:00 PM EST.
2009 DNA Day Essay questions:
- Some traits come in two varieties (for example, Mendel's round and wrinkled peas with the green and yellow colors). Do all traits for all species come in only two varieties? Justify your answer by explaining the relationship between genes and traits.
- What is (are) the cause(s) of human health and disease? Explain your answer using one or more specific examples.
In addition to DNA day, ASHG is celebrating Darwin Day this year! Darwin Day (February 12th) is of special significance as it is the bicentennial of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of his book 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection'. Visit their website:
http://www.ashg.org/education/darwinday_2009.shtml
to check out their short Evolution Quiz and see how you can celebrate Darwin Day too.
Questions? Please email Angie Wong (awong@ashg.org).
NASA Students is Now on Facebook
NASA has a Facebook page designed for students in grades 9-12 and higher education. The page is updated daily, excluding weekends and holidays. It features information for students regarding competitions, feature articles, podcasts, videos and more. Information is also posted to update students on opportunities that have an upcoming deadline, when the space shuttle is preparing for a launch or a landing, and other significant NASA events. Facebook members can join. Just search for NASA Students at:
http://www.nasa.gov
Or visit:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=34760681199
Middle School and High School Science
Nominate an Educator for the Bartlett Environmental Education Award
The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is awarded annually by the National Environmental Education Foundation to an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The award is given to a 5th-12th grade educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others. A $5,000 cash award is provided for the recipient to continue his or her work in environmental education. Do you know a teacher who stands out among the rest? If so, please nominate him or her for the 2009 Richard C. Bartlett Award. Nominations are due by February 13, 2009. For more information, please visit:
http://neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The following announcement is from Mike Flanagan, Superintendent of Public Instruction:
You and I know that great things are happening in Michigan schools every day. Each year, we have the opportunity, through the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), to call attention to some of the outstanding teachers who work with our students.
The State Board of Education and I encourage you to bring this recognition and the monetary award to your teachers and schools. Nomination information for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is now available on the PAEMST web site at www.paemst.org.
I encourage you to access this site to nominate excellent 7th through 12th grade mathematics and science teachers for this award. The nomination process can take as little as three minutes!
Highlights of the Award include:
The 2009 award cycle is for secondary teachers who teach science or mathematics (7th-12th grade teachers)
The Presidential Award includes:
A $10,000 National Science Foundation grant made directly to the awardee to be spent at her/his discretion.
An expenses-paid trip for the awardee and a guest to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony; to receive a Presidential Citation; and to meet with leaders in government and education.
Teachers must be nominated for the award. A supervisor, principal, colleague, parent, student, or member of the general public may nominate teachers. Teachers may also self-nominate. Nominees are required to submit a videotaped lesson as part of the application process.
Directions for submitting applications are found online at:
http://www.paemst.org
I also encourage you to place a link on your school/district's web site to the PAEMST web site: http://www.paemst.org and include information about the award in your school newsletters and faculty bulletins.
Questions regarding this award program may be directed to Ms. Betty Crowder at ecrowder@rochester.k12.mi.us or (248)760-6399. Betty is the President of the Michigan Science Teachers Association (MSTA). We are grateful to Betty and MSTA for their willingness to assume the leadership for this teacher recognition program. We are also grateful to the Michigan Council for the Teaching of Mathematics whose members will assist with the recruitment and selection processes for this program.
Please consider nominating the excellent secondary mathematics and science teachers you know for this prestigious award.
Free Physics Workshops
The Michigan Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (MIAAPT) is offering two six-hour workshops based on AAPT's Physics Teaching Resource Agents (PTRA) Workshops. The first will be offered at the MSTA meeting in Detroit on Saturday, March 7th. It is entitled, MSTA Motion Workshop. The second will be offered in Lansing at the MIAAPT conference on March 27th and 28th. It is entitled, MIAAPT Waves Workshop. The workshop leaders will be Nicole Murawski, Royal Oak High School and Alan Gibson, retired Rochester Adams High School. Both have been trained by AAPT/PTRA as workshop leaders. These workshops, funded by an AAPT/MIAAPT mini-grant, are free to participants. Stipends and additional travel funds are available for teachers from districts defined as rural by the US DOE. Please check:
http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch
to see if you qualify for funding from this source.
Using an inquiry-based approach, these workshops will emphasize activities that can be used in your classroom. For the several laboratory activities presented, participants will analyze collected data using graphical, pictorial, and mathematical models. A CD of all activities will be provided to participants so that teachers can modify them for their unique situation. These activities are representative of laboratory activities done in middle and high school classes.
Because of limited funds and the hands-on nature of these workshops, only 24 teachers can be accepted to attend. There will be a waiting list if more than 24 teachers sign up in advance. Since they need to order materials in advance, they ask that a $50 check be sent to hold a spot in each workshop. The checks should be made out to the Michigan Section of AAPT. Your checks will be returned at the conclusion of each workshop; therefore they need a separate check for each workshop. Please put in the 'check notes' either MSTA or MIAAPT to identify the appropriate workshop. To register for workshops, contact:
Alan Gibson
fziksman@yahoo.com
NOTE: You must register for the MSTA meeting to attend the workshop on March 7th in Detroit. MIAAPT will provide free registration to each workshop participant for the Waves Workshop.
Directions and maps available for the MSTA Workshop at
http://www.msta-mich.org/conference/
Directions and maps will be available for the MIAAPT Workshop at
http://www.miaapt.org/
in late January or early February.
Middle School Science
GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 6-8
There will be a workshop for middle school teachers on GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 6-8 The dates will be June 16 and 17, 2009. The workshop will be entitled, Advancing Teacher Leaders in Space Science workshop at Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Each teacher receives professional development in the entire GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 6-8, one set of teacher's guides and CD-ROMS, and breakfast and lunch each day. More information can be found on the Central Michigan GEMS Education Center website at:
http://gems.cmich.edu
or by emailing gems@cmich.edu, or by calling 989-774-1710.
Up to 30 teachers will be accepted for this professional development. Applications for teachers will be accepted beginning March 9, 2009. More details to come.
Elementary and Middle School Science
GEMS Training Taking Place at the MSTA Conference
The Central Michigan GEMS Education Center will be featuring two presentations at the Michigan Science Teachers Association Conference in Detroit on Saturday, March 7. Registration in advance is required and participants must bring their registration confirmation in order to be admitted to the sessions. Descriptions and the cost of the sessions are outlined below. Each participant will receive the GEMS guide from the session(s) that they attend, a GEMS Correlation for all GEMS guides to Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations K-7, children's literature connections for each guide presented, a certificate of completion for the workshop, a 20% discount on any future GEMS guide ordered through our center, and other material. Door prizes will also be given away during the sessions.
There is a discount for registering for both sessions. See below.
You may register for these presentations by contacting the Central Michigan GEMS Office by calling 989-774-1710 or emailing to gems@cmich.edu. You must register by February 20, 2009.
10:00 to 11:45 AM
Mystery Festival
Grades 2-8
This exciting and popular GEMS Festival Teacher's Guide features two imaginative and compelling mysteries, one for younger and one for older students. Each mystery allows for layers of detection, from the simplest to the more involved, to allow for several grade levels' participation. Cost: $30.
1:00 to 2:45 PM
Crime Lab Chemistry
Grades 4-8
This all-new, updated version of the classic GEMS best seller has been significantly enhanced, with new sessions and added background for the teacher. In this unit's prime scenario, pegging the pen used to write a ransom note comes down to chromatography, a technique for separating mixtures into their (telling) component parts. Cost: $25
Register for both sessions for $50.
Elementary School Science
DEQ Earth Day Poster Contest for K-5 Students
On December 30th, the SOUTHWEST ADVANCE published an article about Brendan Aurand, the fourth grade, second place winner of the 2008 Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Earth Day Poster Contest that was held last spring. In the article, Brendan comments, "Earth Day is a good day because some people pollute the earth, so to draw about it is kind of fun. It is cool to know I might inspire others." To read more about Brendan's experience as an Earth Day poster contest winner, read the entire article at the following link:
http://www.mlive.com/southwestadvance/index.ssf/2008/12/excel_academy_students_poster.html
The DEQ continues to accept poster entries for the 2009 Earth Day Poster Contest until February 13, 2009. Encourage your students to submit their entries today! Please visit:
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3580-157914--,00.html
January Contest Winners
In January, we gave away 10 Science Builder CD's. Here is a list of the winners:
- Melissa Jaeger-Lakeshore MS, Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Jill Teegardin, Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Ionia
- Ashley Noel Goodman-Randels Elementary, Carman-Ainsworth Schools
- Robin Gill-Schall Elementary, Caro Public Schools
- Janice Ruppert-Sheridan Road Elementary, Lansing School District
- Tami Wittenberg-Central Elementary, White Pigeon Community Schools
- Collette Collins-Michigamme Elementary, Port Huron Area School District
- Lynnea Roon-Kelloggsville Schools
- Terry Cran-Holy Spirit School, Diocese of Grand Rapids
- Monica Single-Washtenaw Christian Academy
Congratulations to all of the winners. If you did not win, keep trying. Next month may be your lucky month.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- January 1-December 31, 2009: The Year of Science. For more information, please visit: http://www.yearofscience2009.org
- January 23, 2009: Deadline to register for the USA Biology Olympiad. For more information, please visit: http://cee.org/usabo/index.shtml
- January 25, 2009: Deadline for K-12 Students to Enter the Name NASA's Next Mars Rover Contest. For more information, please visit: http://marsrovername.jpl.nasa.gov/ReadContestRules/
- January 28, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Toshiba/NSTA 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 1, 2009: Deadline for Biology teachers to apply for the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. For more information, please contact Rebecca Brewer at: Rbrewer2@troy.k12.mi.us
- February 1, 2009: Deadline for High School Students to enter the 16th annual Moonbuggy Race. For more information, please visit: http://moonbuggy.msfc.nasa.gov/index.html
- February 4, 2009: Deadline for the Christopher Columbus Awards for Middle School Projects. For more information, please visit: http://www.christophercolumbusawards.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 nominate an educator for the Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award. For more information, please visit: http://neefusa.org/bartlettaward.htm
- 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
- February 14, 2009: Deadline to register for the MSELA at MSTA Inquiry Workshop to be held from 12:00 - 7:00 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. For more information, contact Eileen Byrnes at: sunbyrnes@comcast.net
- February 15-21, 2009: National Engineers Week, 2009. For more information, please visit: http://www.eweek.org/Home.aspx
- February 20, 2009: Deadline to apply for the Walter P. Chrysler Award-Closing the Technology Gap in Education. For more information, please visit: http://www.chryslerteacherawards.com/5step.htm
- February 27, 2009: Deadline to apply to be a INSPIRE Program Summer Counselor/Chaperone. For more information, please visit: https://opportunities.nasa.okstate.edu/index.cfm?liftoff=applications.PositionDetails&JobPostingID=21
- March 5-6, 2009: Southeastern Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Wayne State University. For more information, please visit: http://coe.wayne.edu/ted/jshs/
- March 5-7, 2009: Michigan Science Teachers Association Annual Conference in Detroit. For more information, please visit: http://msta-mich.org/conference
- March 6, 2009: Deadline to apply for Cohort 2 of the Endeavor Science Teacher Certificate Project. For more information, please visit: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Endeavor_Science_Teaching_Certificate_Project.html
- 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 13, 2009: Deadline for students to enter the Igniting Creative Energy Competition. For more information, please visit: http://www.ignitingcreativeenergy.org
- March 13, 2009: Deadline for students to enter the Earth Day T-Shirt Contest. For more information, please visit: http://nesecenter.com
- March 15, 2009: Deadline for middle school students to apply for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge. For more information, please visit: http://wecanchange.com
- 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/
- March 20, 2009: Deadline to apply for the 2009 High School InvenTeam Competition. For more information, please visit: http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html
- March 22, 2009: World Water Day. More information will follow.
- 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
- April 12-18, 2009: National Environmental Education Week 2009: Be Water Wise! For more information, please visit: http://www.eeweek.org
- April 24, 2009: Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium at Grand Valley State University. For more information, please visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/rmsc
- 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/
- June 16-17, 2009: Workshop for Middle School Teachers on GEMS Space Science Sequence for Grades 6-8 to be held at Central Michigan University. For more information, please send an email to gems@cmich.edu or visit: http://gems.cmich.edu
- 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).
- August 2-6, 2009: ChemEd Conference in Radford, Virginia. For more information, please visit: http://www.radford.edu/chemed2009/
- August 16-22, 2009: World Water Week. For more information, please visit: http://www.worldwaterweek.org/
- October 8-10, 2009: The Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education will be held at the University of Michigan, Dearborn Campus. For more information, please visit: http://www.michiganenvironmentaled.org/index.html
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