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7/29/2019 RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 2-14-13
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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity
BulletinFebruary 15, 2013
HAVE A SAFE AND RESTFUL VACATION!!!This bulletin will be sent on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
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bottom of the newsletter.To SUBSCRIBE send an email toPeter.Mclaren@ride.ri.govwith SUBSCRIBE RISCI-MSHS in the Subject Line
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New In This Bulletin:Free Seeds for 2013 Growing Season!Watershed Science Workshops For
EducatorsSponsored by Wood-PawcatuckWatershed Association (WPWA)and Narrow
River Preservation Association (NRPA)
The Rhode Island Section of the
American Chemical Societycordially invites
you toChemistry in TheaterThursday,
February 28, 20132013 Benjamin Peterson Award for
Excellence in Teaching Secondary School
ChemistryPresented by the Rhode Island
Section of the American Chemical Society Applications Due March 1Audubon Society of Rhode Island: Wow! Science: Innovative Thinking and
Creativity in Science and in the Arts - Saturday March 9, 2013Judges Needed For RI Science and Engineering Fair March 16thEarth And Space Science Summer Course For Middle And High School Teachers
Apply by April 1stSummer Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program Apply By April 1stA Biology Competition For Students in New England: Essay, Poster or Webpage
Deadline May 10th (Grades 7-12)Job Opportunities:Chemistry Position Providence Public Schools
Providence Public Schools is seeking candidates with the appropriate amount of experience, a proven ability to
positively impact our educational programs, and outstanding communication skills for a chemistry teacher
position. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the area of chemistry.
This is an immediate opening.
Please apply online atwww.ProvidenceSchools.org/careers
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News:
Free Seeds for 2013 Growing Season!Vegetable, flower and herb seeds are now available for use by
schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, community gardens or
any education-based or youth group
for the price of postage!
You pay $2.00 postage and handling for every
10 packets of seeds you order ...OR...avoid the
mailing cost entirely! Arrange to come to the
URI Outreach Center in Kingston
to pick up your seed order in person. Pass the word around! Orders will be accepted from now through
March 2013-order early for the best selection! Click Here for the Free Seed Order Form!
This program has been made possible through the generous donation of seeds by Ocean State Job Lot, as well as
through the efforts of URI Master Gardener volunteers.
*Please note that seed orders can only be mailed within the New England region.
NEW!!! Judges Needed For RI Science and Engineering Fair March 16th
Please consider serving as a judge for the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
On this day hundreds of students in grades 6-12 from across Rhode Island will gather at CCRI in Warwick to exhibit
their science projects. These students have devoted many hours of work to their research and analysis and to the
presentation of their results. They are excited to have been selected to represent their schools at the statewide science
and engineering fair, and they are enthusiastic about science. Participation in the science fair should be a memorable
positive experience for these students that will influence them to study science further and perhaps continue to a
career in this field. In order to provide such a positive and enriching experience for the participants, we need a large
number of judges who are themselves enthusiastic and knowledgeable about science.
This year we are again using an on-line registration form for judges. Please go to the website listed below, complete
the form and click Submit Registration. You will receive an acknowledgement that your registration has been
recorded. Please select categories that best fit your scientific background and training. Go tohttp://www.ric.edu/risefto sign up.
If you have friends or coworkers who are qualified and might be interested in judging, we would appreciate it if you
could forward this message to them and encourage them to participate. As in the past, we will email you detailed
directions to CCRI and information about specific times, etc. about a week before the fair, but you should plan to
arrive at about 11:30 and stay for most of the afternoon.
If you have any questions please contact Elaine S. Magyar atEMagyar@ric.eduor by phone at (401) 456-9747Learn How to Do a Science Fair ProjectNew Video Series from NASA JPL
Just in time for science fair season! The Education Office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has released a
video series designed to take teachers, students, and parents through the sometimes mystifying process of crafting ascience fair project.
The six-part video seriesfeatures JPL scientist Serina Diniega, engineer Arby Argueta, and educator Ota Lutz, who
team up to take viewers step by step through the project design process, from generating an idea to communicating
the final results in an attractive display.
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Students learn about one of the hardest steps in the process - generating an idea - from the perspectives of scientific
investigation and engineering design, discovering how to observe and ask questions about the world around them
that can serve as starting points for their projects.
The videos also cover common areas that students often overlook while designing their projects, such as asking a
testable question that examines just one concept, and considering elements that could affect an experiment and
factoring them into the results.
Visit theJPL websiteto watch the series, download related resources, and find notes for teachers and parents.
Web Sites Worth Exploring:Teaching With the Library of Congress (Best Colleges Online)Teachers looking to boost their credentials and lesson plans should look no farther than the world's largest library's
vast digital collections.
Print What You Like -http://www.printwhatyoulike.com/Print What You Like is a website that lets you choose what parts of a web page you'd like to print. You can save quite
a bit of ink and paper with this site.
There are several ways to use the site; you can enter the URL of the page you want to print at the website, there's a
bookmarklet you can use with most browsers, and Print What You Like supports Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari and
Internet Explorer 7 and up.
Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersRIDE Offers Professional Development (PD) on the Critical Areas Of Focus Within The
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) In English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy
RIDE is offering professional development (PD) regarding the critical areas of focus within the Common Core State
Standards (CCSS) in English language arts (ELA)/Literacy. Each one day session will provide you with an
understanding of the topic and familiarity with the tools/ activities that are provided within the modules currently on
the website. The goal of this PD is for you to be able to share your learning with others in your school or LEA.
Science educators would find value in the topics of: Text Dependent Questions, Writing an Argument and Academic
Vocab sessions. All Sessions run from 8:00 3:00 PM
Day Date Topic Location
Tuesday March 12, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Woonsocket Middle School
Wednesday March 13, 2013 Academic Vocab Coventry Admin Building
Thursday March 14, 2013 Writing an Argument Middletown Admin Building
Day Date Topic LocationSaturday March 23, 2013 Writing an Argument CCRI- Warwick
US Department of Education Green Strides Webinar Series Continues in 2013
Through theGreen Strides Webinar Serieshundreds of state, local and school officials and their communities are
tuning in to learn how to reduce their schools environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and
provide effective environmental education, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement. The Series
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provides administrators, educators, parents and interested third parties the resources to move toward the exemplary
levels of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools>>>.
Feb. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m.Climate Time Machine (NASA)
NEW!!! Watershed Science Workshops For EducatorsSponsored by Wood-Pawcatuck
Watershed Association (WPWA)and Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA)Watershed Science
Sat, Feb. 23, 2013, 9 am to 3:30 pm at the URI Bay Campus, Narragansett
Based on the Active Watershed Education (AWESome!) Curriculum and the Watershed Science for Educators course,
this 6-hour workshop covers topics such as watershed geology, geography, soils, and hydrology. This course will
provide teachers with the science content to understand and teach about watersheds in RI and will enable them to
bring more local environmental content into their classrooms. Several lessons and activities will be demonstrated.
The curriculum is aimed at middle school students, but teachers from all grade levels are encouraged to take the
workshop. The AWESome! Curriculum is accessible to teachers on line at the NRPA and WPWA websites,
www.wpwa.org/education-awesome.htmandwww.narrowriver.org.
Waters, Wetlands, and Water Quality
Sat, March 23, 2013, 9 am to 3:30 pm at the URI Bay Campus, Narragansett What do students need to know about water? Find out during this 6-hour workshop based on the Active Watershed
Education (AWESome!) Curriculum and the Watershed Science for Educators course. We will look at the different
types of water bodies and wetlands in our area, as well as their ecology and their importance to society. Then we will
look at anthropogenic impacts to water quality, focusing on current water quality issues in RI.
Project Wet
Sat, April 27, 2013, 9 am to 3:30 pm at the USF W Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown
This 6-hour workshop is based on the Project Wet (Water Education for Teachers) and WOW! The Wonders of
Wetlands environmental education programs. These nationally recognized guides are packed with over 100
activities that educators can use in their classrooms to help students learn about water and its impact on our lives.
Participants will receive both activity guides FREE through the RIDEM Fish and Wildlife Aquatic EducationResource Program.
These free workshops are made possible by a grant from the RI Rivers Council. Educators may sign up for one or
all four by registering atwww.wpwa.org/events.
Professional development credits are available.
Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Registration opens January 7th
(Middle and High School)
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AN INVITATION to Educators from the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
February 16th
As a marine science educator it is likely difficult to keep up with advances made in the sciences affecting ocean
health. It isnt often that world leaders in a coalition to improve ocean health converge at a single venue on a
weekend afternoon.
Recognizing the importance of your interest in teaching the upcoming generations of marine scientists, you are
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invited to a Large Marine Ecosystem (LME) event to be convened in Boston in February 2013. The event is
scheduled for Saturday, 16 February, and is a Conference on LMEs entitled, Stress, Sustainability and
Development of Large Marine Ecosystems During Climate Change from 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the John F.
Kennedy Library in Boston.
A descriptive brochure for the Conference can be downloaded from
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourwork/environmentandenergy/focus_areas/water_and_ocean_governance/
The first session of this Conference, from 12:30 to 3 PM will feature five leaders in institutions heavily engaged in
supporting marine science and management: Jane Lubchenco, Under Secretary of Commerce for NOAA; Naoko
Ishii, CEO, GEF; Anne Christine Brusendorff, Executive Director ICES; Veerle Vandeweerd, Director of Environment
and Energy at UNDP; and Wendy Watson-Wright, Executive Secretary of IOC-UNESCO.
The second session of this Saturday conference focuses on Marine Spatial Planning and is scheduled from 3:30 PM to
4:30 PM with talks from Barry Gold and Charles Ehler, followed by a panel discussion with experts on MSP in North
American, African, Asian, and Latin American LMEs. At 5:30 PM, attendees and speakers will adjourn for wine and
hors doeuvres (supplied by non-governmental donors).
There is no registration fee for this even but, as seating is limited, we do ask that you RSVP as soon as possible
toDeborah.Curtner@noaa.gov or by phone at 401-782-3200.
NEW!!! The Rhode Island Section of the American Chemical Societycordially invites you to
Chemistry in TheaterThursday, February 28, 2013
Bishop Hendricken High School
2615 Warwick Avenue,Warwick, RI
7:15 Presentation of Insufficiency, a Carl Djerassi Comedy
A dramatic reading featuring Bishop Hendricken Chemistry Students
at Bishop Hendrickens Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater
Insufficiency The play features Jerzy Krzyz, a Polish chemist with a unique
specialty, Bubbleology. (Yes, this is a serious scientific subject!) He has just
arrived at an American university Chemistry Department and is determined to
get a tenured position. However, he finds great challenges in that others in the
department have little respect for him or his subject. Things get out of hand
when he gives two colleagues, who are blocking his appointment, some
experimental champagne that mysteriously kills them. Was it an accident .or
revenge? To find out, you simply must attend this comedy of academic
manners and suspense.
Carl Djerassiis a world-famous organic chemist. Professor emeritus at
Stanford University, he is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and
recipient of the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Technology,the ACS Priestley Medal and many other awards. Co-author of the noted play,
Oxygen, his science-in-theater plays have been translated into twenty
languages and performed around the world. Chemistry in Theater, published
in 2012, demonstrates Djerassis belief that students need to understand
literature as well as science, that the literature needs to reflect accurate
chemistry, and that developing the brains arts side as well as the science side is essential to success in science. This
evenings collaboration between the Bishop Hendricken Arts and Science Departments puts Djerassis ideas into
action.
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All are welcome at this event and need not be members of the ACS. There is no charge to attend the performance
only.
The optional pre-performance buffet dinner (reservations required) includes:
5:30 Tour of the Hendricken Science Department Facilities
6:00 Reception (at Founders Hall) enjoy wine, cold drinks and light appetizers while you relax and
converse with colleagues
6:30 Buffet Dinner Featuring:o Garden Salad with Vinaigrette or Ranch Dressing
o Fresh Rolls & Butter
o Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms , Pasta Alfredo with Broccoli
o Oven Roasted Potatoes, Fresh Green Beans
o Assorted Pastries, Hot Coffee, Tea
Reception/ Buffet Cost: $20 per person (Students $10)
Payment will be accepted at the door. Checks should be made out to RIACS
RSVP by Wednesday February 20th to Kathy Siok (kathys5@cox.net)
NEW!!! The 2013 Benjamin Peterson Award for Excellence in Teaching Secondary School
ChemistryPresented by the Rhode Island Section of the American Chemical Society Applications Due March 1
Each year, the Rhode Island Section of the American Chemical Society offers an award to a chemistry teacher in
Rhode Island in recognition of outstanding teaching at the Secondary Level. Through dedication, innovation and
leadership, this person has inspired future chemists, provided leadership to colleagues, and communicated chemistry
to students and the public.
The selected teacher will be officially honored at the annual April Chemistry Awards Night held by RIACS. The
presentation will include a certificate and a cash prize.
The nomination form is available from Kathleen Siok (kathys5@cox.net). The materials must be returned by March
1, 2013.
New England Association of Chemistry Teachers Meeting Register by March 8 (HS
Chemistry)The New England Association of Chemistry Teachers (NEACT) will host its March meeting at UMass Dartmouth,
Saturday morning March 16, 2013. The meeting begins at 9AM with registration at 8:30.
We are delighted to have speakers from UMass (Dartmouth, MA) and The Chemical Heritage Foundation
(Philadelphia, PA) on the agenda.
Professor Alan Hirshfeld, physics professor and author of numerous monographs in the history of science, will speak
to us about how astronomers used spectroscopy to determine the chemical composition of the Sun. Not only relevantto the high school chemistry curriculum, but exciting as it is the subject of his next book. Gigi Naglak and Jen
Dionisio, the creators of CHF.s popular First Friday Series are traveling all the way from Philly to enlighten and
entertain us with their tasteful kitchen chemistry stories.The meeting will take place in SENG 115 on campus; the best parking is in Lot 16 or 17.
For purposes of planning refreshments, we are asking that you RSVP to shawn5678@gmail.comby March 8.
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NEW!!! Audubon Society of Rhode Island: Wow! Science: Innovative Thinking and
Creativity in Science and in the Arts - Saturday March 9, 2013Audubons Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield9:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00/person
This workshop will inspire teachers to incorporate innovation and creativity in their classrooms by blending science,
art, and music teaching techniques. We will discuss the similarities among learning in the arts and sciences and how
combining the two can enhance learning in the classroom. The workshop will include hands-on activities and
experiments that address life science and physical science standards while building in art connections to advance
innovative thinking and problem solving skills. Come prepared to have fun! Participants will receive a packet of the
activities and resources they can use in their classrooms. Snacks will be provided.
To register, please call 401- 949-5454 ext 3113, or e-mail us at lmaloney@asri.org
RIDE Seeks Educators to be part of Academy for Transformative Leadership - ApplicationsDue March 29, 2013
As part of RIDE's Academy for Transformative Leadership, a statewide RTTT-funded initiative that will train and
support leaders to transform Rhode Island's identified schools, RIDE is working with the NYC Leadership Academy
(NYCLA) to recruit, select and train educators.
The Aspiring Turnaround Leaders Program is seeking eight educators to participate in a year-long intensive
program, including a fulltime, compensated school-based residency that will prepare them to become principals of
identified schools in fall 2014. The program will begin in July 2013 with a three week summer intensive training prior
to residency placement.
Applications are due on or before March 29, 2013. Access the application and additional informationhere.Informative webinars to help you decide!Advance registration for the webinars is required.
Register for a session now by clicking a date below:
Wed, Feb 20, 2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Tue, Mar 5, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the
Webinar.
Click the following link for a job description and application information:
http://www.ride.ri.gov/RIDE/transformation.aspx
STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS HS Teachers)
STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light
Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
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Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are
encouraged to bring a laptop computer
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches
Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius
3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)
STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,
temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to
environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and
encouraging them to think about related careers. The program will develop research agendas that will
employ a variety of image analysis tools. Application forms and more information:www.umassk12.net/digital .
Contact:msilver@umassk12.net . Voice: 413-545-0734, fax: 413-545-3697
NEW!!! Summer Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program Apply By April 1st
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is
soliciting applications from middle and high school teachers for the summer RET program.
Up to six teachers will be selected to participate in research at the Silvio O. Conte Center for Polymer Research.
Participants will gain experience under the guidance of an established research group by investigating a topic from a
broad spectrum in chemistry, physics or engineering of polymers. Examples of projects under consideration are:
nanomembranes, crystallization in confined geometries, sensors, and polymer deformation. Please visit the Research
Groups page for information on current MRSEC funded research, the principal investigators involved and potential
areas of research for RETs.
The program begins the last full week of June and has a flexible duration of 6-8 weeks. Benefits include a competitive
$800/week stipend, up to $1,000 to defray relocation expenses, six graduate credits, and 135 PDPs.
For more information on the program and application process please visit the Program's website:
http://www.pse.umass.edu/mrsec/RET-Program/index.html
NEW!!! Earth And Space Science Summer Course For Middle And High School Teachers
Apply by April 1st
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning, August 6 - 8, 2013 at U Mass Amherst
9:00 to 3:30 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9:00 to 12:00 Thursday
$150 stipend and materials provided to each teacher
Free PDPs (no graduate credit)
Earth and Space Science will develop an understanding of planetary accretion and evolution and the place of the
Earth in the solar system.
Making a planet: From elements to dust to planetesimals
Why there are volcanoes
What shapes the crusts of planets; what do we see in NASA photos?
Comparative planetology using maps
What is the lifetime of a planet?
Along the way we will cover pertinent topics in mathematics, including:
Units and converting units
Scale and dimensional analysis
Scientific notation and significant figures
Application process: Teachers should prepare:
a one-page narrative statement of how they intend to use the information in their classroom;
a recent resume a letter of support from their school principal or
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superintendent.
These three items should be emailed as pdf documents to Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton atltelkins@dtm.ciw.edu.
Applications are due by April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted if there is space.
For more information, contact Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington DC:
ltelkins@dtm.ciw.edu.
Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Nominations Now Open Nominations Due April 1, 2013(Grades 7-12 Teachers)
Are you or do you know an outstanding secondary (grades 7-12) mathematics and science teachers that you should
be recognized for their talents? The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
(PAEMST) is the highest honor that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for
outstanding teaching in the United States. What better way to acknowledge excellence of our colleagues than to
nominate the teachers who exemplify their profession.
The process to nominate teachers is a simple one. Simply go to the PAEMST website atwww.paemst.organd fill in
the on-line form. Once the nomination is submitted the nominated teacher will then be notified and provided
information about the application process.
The following are eligibility criteria for nominees. Candidates must:
Teach mathematics or science at the 7-12th grade level in a public or private school.
Hold at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach
K-12 students at least 50% of the time.
Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2012-13
academic school year.
Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto
Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American
Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.
Rhode Island has many wonderful teachers, and those you nominate could be state or national Presidential
Awardees for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science for 2013.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 222-8454 or by email at peter.mclaren@ride.ri.gov . Thank
you for your continued support for mathematics and science education.
UMass Nanotechnology 2013 Summer Institute Apply by April 1, 2013 (MS and HS Math,
Science, and Technology Educators)Monday to Friday, July 8 - July 13, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science FoundationSponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some mealsHousing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius3 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's(Professional Development Points)
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Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, or
about 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of
this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedented
strength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, andengineering.The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting
new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in
middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and
Technology/Engineering Framework.During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement
these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the
institute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost. Application process: An application form and additional information are available at www.umassk12.net/nano .
Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in their
classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their schoolprincipal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are
due April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.
SENEME and the URI Graduate School Of Oceanography Present: Oceans A La Carte: A
Workshop For Educators - Saturday, April 27, 2013
Join us at URIs Bay Campus for a full menu of oceanography, marine, and environmental science presentations and
workshop sessions for formal and informal educators. Choose from a variety of presentations by leading scientists,
hands-on activities, and content information sessions.
Keynote presentation by Dr. Steve Carey, Geological Oceanographer, URI Graduate School of Oceanography
Journey into the Crater of a Submarine Volcano
Dr. Carey is an internationally recognized expert on explosive volcanism. During the past three decades he has
studied volcanoes in 10 different countries including Mt. St. Helens in the US, Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, and Krakatau
in Indonesia. Recently he has been working with Dr. Robert Ballard aboard the E/V Nautilus on several cruises to the
Mediterranean Sea. His current research projects include the study of underwater volcanoes in the Aegean
Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Straits of Sicily.
Featured presentations and workshops will cover topics including:
Sound in the Sea
Ocean Exploration
Arctic Environments
Hurricanes
Next Generation Science Standards
Incorporating Art & ScienceExtreme Animals in Extreme Environments
In addition to the keynote, presentations and workshops, an opportunity to tour the many research facilities on the
Narragansett Bay Campus will be available.
Registration will be available early February and more information will be posted towww.seneme.orgin the coming
weeks.
FREE 5 day ASM Teachers Materials Camp, July 8 12 (MS and HS Teachers)
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Attend a 5-day professional development workshop in Materials Science in the Summer of 2013 at no cost to you!
Who should attend?
High school general science, chemistry,physics, math and technology teachers
Middle school physical science teachers
Why attend?
Learn how to engage your students using simple, low-cost experiments that you can integrate into your existing
lesson plansHelp your students discover career opportunities in science & engineering
Learn the basics of Materials Science, an exciting branch of physics and chemistry
Everything is FREE: 4 CEUs, course materials, lunches & snacks. The course will include one visit to an industrial
site, and a session on an electron microscope: each participant can bring a sample!
Graduate credits available! Two (2) graduate credits are available at $250. (This is optional.)
To apply online & view the complete 2013 ASM Materials Camp schedule, visit:
www.asmfoundation.org
Venue: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
Date: July 8-12, 2013
Questions?
Jeane Deatherage, Administrator of Foundation Programsjeane.deatherage@asminternational.org; 1-800-336-5152,
X5533; or
PeterJepson,jepjepjeppo@gmail.com, 978-462-1175.
Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for
StudentsStudents on Ice Scholarships Available for 2 Rhode Island Students Apply by March 1
(Students must be between 14 & 18 years old)
We are very excited to share with you an incredible opportunity to travel to the Arctic! In partnership with the
Beatrice Snyder Foundation,Students on Iceis proudly offering 2 fully-funded scholarships for Rhode Island youthto participate on our upcomingArctic Expedition.These scholarships are available for Rhode Island high school
students between the ages of 14-18 who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
This expedition represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge about the
circumpolar world, and to gain a global perspective of the Arctic, its wonders, and its present and future
challenges.This summers expedition will travel from Greenland to Nunavut!
Scholarship recipients must act as an ambassador for his/her community and must be prepared to share their journey
with the community and country before, during and after the expedition. Students will be expected to be available
for media interviews and to submit journal entries for the SOI Expedition Website and other blogs. Applicants must
understand that this is an educational expedition, not a vacation and as a result, must be committed to participate
fully in all aspects of the education program. Interested students must demonstrate some or all of the following
qualities: strong academics and/or passion for learning, interest in the polar regions; leadership qualities and/or
potential to develop these qualities; a desire to make a difference, become a polar ambassador and be anenvironmentally responsible citizen.
Applications are due March 1st, 2013. Please contact our participant coordinator, Shirley Manh,
atshirley@studentsonice.comif you have any questions.
Best regards,
The SOI team
Cornells CURIE and CATALYST Academies for HS Students Interested in Engineering
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Careers Apply by March 1, 2013 (Grades 9-11)Please share this opportunity with your high school aged students. We are now accepting applications for our
engineering focused high school summer programs, CURIE Academy and CATALYST Academy, both will take
place July 14-20, 2013. We have need based tuition and travel assistance available for both academies.
The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students whoexcel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target
populations for the CURIE Academy are current sophomore and junior girls of all backgrounds. The target
populations for the CATALYST Academy are current freshmen, sophomore, and junior girls and boys from
backgrounds (African American, Native American, Latino/a, and/or First Generation College) severely
underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.
Cornell Universitys world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead classes, lab sessions, and research projects
designed for the participants in each academy. During the week, students work in teams conducting research and
learning to solve problems that mirror real-life situations. In addition, social events, panel discussions, and other out-
of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with each other and Cornell
faculty, staff, and students.
More information about these programs can be found athttp://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie and
http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst
Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge Submit by March 5, 2013 (Grades K 12)
YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THE
POWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTUREAre you up for the challenge?
Register your team today to join the Siemens We Can Change the World
Challenge, the premier national sustainability competition for grades K-12. Using a
project-based inquiry approach, students learn about science and conservation
while creating solutions that impact their planet.
Learn more and register at wecanchange.com.
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WIN BIGTeams compete formore than
$300K in prizes such as
scholarships, adventure trips,
assemblies with Discovery
Channel talent and more!
GET STARTED
Register online today to get your
team started and access free
resources like lesson plans, step-
by-step guides, sample projects,
and virtual labs that will help you
support your students.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 5, 2013.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules available at wecanchange.com. 2012
High School Summer Internship Opportunities at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center
Apply by March 15, 2013 (Students must be at least 16 Years of Age)
NASA OSSI/NIFS Online Application Website
Open from November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013
To apply to 2013 Goddard High School Summer Internship Opportunities visit NASAs
One Stop Shopping Initiative Recruiting NASA Interns, Fellows, and ScholarsOSSI/NIFS -
https://intern.nasa.gov
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Summer Intern Programs engage interns in applications of science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a research-focused work environment at Goddard. Student internslearn and apply research protocols and processes related to Earth & space-systems science, computer science,
engineering, and technology. Generally, a successful applicant meets/exceeds these basic qualifications:
1. At least 16 years of age at start of internship
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale
3. U.S. citizen
Interested students may create a profile and apply to a project(s) anytime during the open registration period,
November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013. Projects will be added to the database on a continuing basis, so be sure to check
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back athttps://intern.nasa.gov
Goddard high school summer internships include, but are not limited to, the National Space Club Scholars Program
(NSCSP) and mentor-funded opportunities.
For information about the National Space Club Scholars Program and eligibility, visit
http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/scholars.html
To access the 2013 NASA OSSI/NIFS website and apply for available project positions, visit
https://intern.nasa.gov
For more information about NASA GSFC Summer High School Internship Opportunities, contact either
Katherine Bender,katherine.j.bender@nasa.gov, or
Dr. Evelina Felicite-Maurice,evelina.felicite-mauric-1@nasa.gov
FREE ASM Materials Camps: May 6th at WPI and May 13th at Boston Univ High School
Sophomores or JuniorsASM is offering a FREE educational event for High School sophomores and juniors. The ASM Materials Camp has
been held at WPI for the past 8 years. ASM brings groups of sophomores and juniors through eight learning stations
relating to aspects of materials science and engineering.
ASM will be hosting students, FREE of charge, on two occasions this year: On May 6 at WPI and on May 13 at
Boston University. Students from any geographical area are welcome to apply to the date/location of their choice.
You can find some information on the events, including a flyer and links to application forms, on the ASM Boston
website, http://asmboston.org/asm_materials_experience/2013_registration_info
For more information contact:
Patrick Hogan, 2013 ASM Materials Experience New England Planning Chair
pathogan1@gmail.com
Hurricanes: Science and Society Webinar for 5th Grade Students May 8th and 9th
TheHurricanes: Science and Society(HSS) team at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography
(URIO/GSO) is excited to announce that it is again partnering with the National Hurricane Center (NHC)to offer
hurricane preparedness webinars for 5th grade students inU.S. regions that are impacted by hurricanes.
During these 1-hour webinars, students will hear from NHC scientists and forecasters, as well as NOAA Aircraft
Operations Center (AOC) officers that fly into hurricanes. A presentation on region-specific hurricane science and
preparedness will be given with interactive questions prompting student responses. Classroom questions will also be
collected in advance of the webinar; as many of these questions as possible will be answered by the hurricane
scientists. Many videos, visualizations, graphics, and other media will be included to engage students. Groups will
also receive a virtual tour of the National Hurricane Center.
We hope your classes will take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Webinars will be organized regionally (U.S.
Gulf Coast, Southeast Atlantic Coast, and Northeast Atlantic Coast). Dates and times are listed below.
Schools/classes wanting to participateMUST REGISTER in advance. Please visit theNational Hurricane Center:
2013 5th Grade Webinars pagein theResources sectionof theHurricanes: Science and Society websitefor more detail
and registration information. Please note, registration will close one week in advance of each webinar.
If you have any questions, please contact Holly Morin (holly_morin@mail.uri.edu ).
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NHC 2013 5th Grade Webinar Series:
Northeast Coast Webinar(s):
Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday May 15, 2013 (10am ET)
*Northeast Coast states include: NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, & ME
NEW!!! A Biology Competition For Students in New England: Essay, Poster or Webpage
Deadline May 10th (Grades 7-12)
Each year for the past 21 years, the Mass. Society for Medical Research has conducted a Student Competition on
research breakthroughs in biomedical research. MSMR is the creator and sponsor of What A Year! and the
Competition follows a What A Year! theme. This year, the Competition opened on January 7th and continues to May
10th.
The Competition announcement ishere.
The Competition is open to all students in grades 7 - 12 in New England - public, private, parochial, home-schooled. The
only requirement is that the students reside in New England and carefully follow the instructions in the Student
Packet and Entry Form.
Last year's winners came from six different schools in two states and we'd like to make sure that students throughout
the region know about the Competition. Please encourage your own students to enter and please pass this
information along to your colleagues and to members of your state science teachers and biology teachers
associations.
Here's theannouncement link.Contact Information
What A Year! is a service of the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research
phone: 978-251-1556
fax: 978-251-7683
On the Internet atwww.MSMR.org
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