RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 1-9-15

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Reminders:American Geosciences Institute (AGI)Accepting Applications for the Edward C.Roy Award for Excellence in Earth ScienceTeaching Apply by January 10 th Nominate an Educator for the National

Teachers Hall of Fame Applications DueJanuary 10 th Online Course: Elementary Science andSTEM Course begins January 12 th Apply for the Boston Museum of Science What Do You Mean by STEAM? Institute Apply byJanuary 12 th

New In This Bulletin : NOAA Climate Steward Education Project Apply by January 18 th Edward Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching - Deadline January20 th

Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants - Deadline January 29 thJohnson Ohana Charitable Foundation "Green Schools" Match Opportunity Apply byJanuary 30 th Captain Planet Foundation Grants - Deadline for Application is January 31 st Teacher Grants from the NEA Foundation - Deadline February 1 st Bonnie Plant Farm Cabbage Program Scholarships Enter by February 15 th National Marine Educators Association's Marine Education Award Apply by April 1 st Job Opportunities:Instructors Needed: Marine Science, Sailing & Adventure SportsNew England Science & Sailing (NESS) is seeking instructors who have experience working with kids, a strongknowledge base of marine sciences and a contagious teaching energy for the summer of 2015, with the possibility ofextended work in the spring and fall. Our marine science curriculum has a strong STEAM (science, technology,engineering, arts & math!) influence and we thrive at getting kids on and in the water. Instructors are responsiblefor implementing an active, hands-on, experientially-oriented program including physically demanding work,such as kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, body boarding, fishing, boat driving and some heavylifting. This is a high energy program where instructors spend long days working and teaching in a uniqueenvironment. Our summers are extremely busy with ever-changing schedules due to weather, so we are looking forinstructors that are adaptable to change. We have high expectations in safety, curriculum development and of courseFUN!
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Qualifications: Strong communication, decision making, logistical and organizational skills; outgoing andenthusiastic personality; willingness to work long hours during season; BS or BA in marine science, biology,oceanography, or related science; teaching experience; in-water supervision experience. Preference will be given tocandidates with USCG 6-Pack license, ARC waterfront lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and FirstAid.

To apply: Download the position description and application from http://www.nessf.org/Employment/index.html andmail, fax or email your resume and cover letter to Mike Smith, Program Director, [email protected] .

News:Survey Indicates That STEM Skills Are Still in Demand but Gap Exists A report on survey results released by Change the Equation and the Business Roundtable indicates that nearly 98% ofCEOs who replied to the survey indicate that a STEM skills gap continues to be an issue for filling positions. Learnmore . Educators discuss student assessment under PBL Project-based learning provides many opportunities to assess creativity, collaboration, communication and criticalthinking, but the model can present some challenges when assigning traditional grades, educators Matt Weyers andJen Dole write in this blog post. They discuss the challenges and some working solutions. Edutopia.org/PBLAssessment blog (1/5)

How Creative Commons can help students choose online images In this commentary, online professor and education technologist Kathy Shrock highlights the Creative Commonsproject. She notes that a lesson on Creative Commons can help teach students about how to choose and cite onlineimages. eSchool News (free registration) (1/6)

NGSS News:NGSS High School Evidence Statements Now AvailableThe NGSS Evidence Statements for High School are now available (evidence statements for elementary and middleschool are under development). These statements were developed by educators and scientists, including manymembers of the NGSS writing team. The evidence statements are intended to identify clear, measurable componentsthat, if met, fully satisfy each performance expectation (PE) described within the NGSS.

Given that each PE is three-dimensional, the statements describe how students can use the practices, crosscuttingconcepts, and disciplinary core ideas together to demonstrate proficiency on the PEs by the end of instruction. Theyare not meant to limit or dictate instruction and were written to allow for multiple methods and contexts ofassessment, including assessing multiple related PEs together at the same time. For more information, see the FrontMatter . Bill would repeal controversial science standard ban in Wyoming (Casper Star-Tribune)

A Sheridan Republican plans to sponsor legislation that would allow the Wyoming State Board of Education to adoptscience standards that were barred by lawmakers earlier this year. The bill would eliminate a budget footnote thatprohibited the board from spending money to review or adopt the Next Generation Science Standards, in partbecause the guidelines indicate humans have contributed to global climate change -- controversial in Wyoming,where fossil fuels extraction dominates the state's economy.

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by January 12 th The Museum of Science, Boston is currently accepting applications for What Do You Mean by STEAM? a freeinstitute for K-12 educators exploring the rich overlap between science, technology, engineering, math and fine arts.This three day institute will take place at the museum Tuesday February 17- Thursday February 19, 2015 from8:30am-3:30pm

Using the Museum's resources, we will highlight methods for fostering student creativity, collaboration, and criticalthinking through this cross-disciplinary approach to learning. We'll engage in activities incorporating a range ofmedia, including, but not limited to, performance, visual arts, writing, movement, and music to engage with STEMcurriculum in relevant and authentic ways. Collegial discussions will help participants reflect on these experiences andbegin to imagine connections to their own curriculum and teaching practice.

Participants will be selected by a competitive application process. Applications will be accepted through January 12,2015. Participants will receive 18 Massachusetts PDPs upon successful completion of this professional developmentprogram. Free parking will also be provided to all participants.

More information about the workshop, including registration information, can be found on our website athttp://www.mos.org/professional-development/what-do-you-mean-by-steam You can find information about all ofour upcoming professional development opportunities at http://www.mos.org/professional-development

Questions? Contact: Maggie Rabidou, Coordinator ([email protected] )Museum of Science, Boston617-589-0174

Vernier Engineering Contest Applications Due by January 15, 2015 Vernier Software & Technology is accepting applications for its Engineering Contest, which recognizes STEMeducators for introducing students to engineering concepts and practices through innovative uses of Vernier sensors.Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier technology, and $1,500 toward expenses to attend eitherthe 2015 NSTA STEM conference or the 2015 ASEE conference. Three awards will be given: one for middle school, onefor high school, and one for college.

Educators who apply must submit a video showcasing the use of Vernier sensors in a project or experiment. Thesensors may be used in conjunction with Vernier's Logger Pro software, NI LabVIEW software, LEGO NXT or EV3, VEX,or any other system incorporating Vernier sensors. Applications will be judged on innovation, engineering objectives,and the ease by which others can replicate the project. Middle school and high school applicants are asked tospecifically explain how the project addresses the engineering practices called for in the Next Generation ScienceStandards . More information about the competition can be found here .

Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award Applications Due by January 16, 2015 Do you know K-12 teachers or district-level administrators who are making a difference in education through the useof technology? Recognize their achievements by nominating them for the Alan Shepard Technology in EducationAward. The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, in partnership with NASA and the Space Foundation, will recognize theaccomplishments of one outstanding individual and his or her contributions to lifelong learning through theapplication of technology in the classroom or in the professional development of teachers. Technology personnel and

K-12 classroom teachers, who have demonstrated exemplary use of technology to enhance learning in STEM, areeligible for this award. School principals, superintendents, or associate superintendents may nominate eligiblecandidates. The award will be presented in April 2015 at the Space Foundations 31 st Space Symposium in ColoradoSprings, CO. The deadline for applications is January 16, 2015. Applications and more information available online . Click here if you have questions about this award.

Rhode Island Students of the Future FIRST LEGO League State Championship: RogerWilliams University January 17 th Rhode Island Students of the Future/FIRST LEGO League RI sponsored by National Grid - Upcoming FIRST LEGOLeague Tournaments
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FIRST LEGO League provides a season of STEM challenges for elementary and middle school students, culminating intournaments that are a celebration of science, engineering and technology.

60 FIRST LEGO League teams (see below) from across the state will compete in FIRST LEGO League Qualifyingtournaments in November and December. 40 of those teams will advance to the FLL State Championship.Were excited about the FIRST LEGO League World Class Season said Rebekah Gendron, Board President of RhodeIsland Students of the Future and Operational Partner of the FIRST LEGO League Rhode Island. Teams have beenmeeting regularly since September to build and program a robot to score points on the FLL World Class game field,and to find innovative ways for people to learn.

National Grid takes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for students, our talent pipeline forour future workforc e, very seriously. said Tim Horan, National Grid Rhode Island.

The State Championship is open to the public from 11 AM - 4 PM. January 17, 2015 FLL RI State Championship at Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI January 24, 2015 FLL RI Robot Invitational at Bello Center, Bryant University

Spectators may order Free Tickets here: http://risfandfllri.eventbrite.com?s=28244275. Information here: http://www.risf.net/first-lego-league/qualifier-system/

Rhode Island Students of the Future is supported by National Grid, SAIC, IEEE, Textron Charitable Trust, igus, andYushin America. Our University partners, the Humanity Centered Robotics Initiative at Brown University, RogerWilliams University, New England Tech, Salve Regina University and Bryant University, provide venues and in-kindsupport for our tournaments and events.General Contact: Mary Johnson 401-249-0110 Day of Tournament Contact: Rebekah Gendron 401-203-7473

NEW!!! NOAA Climate Steward Education Project Apply by January 18 th Calling all educators! Do you want to learn more about climate science? Become part of a science learningcommunity? Join other educators who are supporting climate resilience? Then you should become a NOAA Climate

Steward.The Climate Steward Education Project (CSEP) provides formal and informal educators working with elementarythrough university age students with sustained professional development, collaborative tools, and support to build aclimate-literate public that is actively engaged in climate stewardship. CSEP also provides support for educators toexecute climate stewardship (mitigation or adaption) projects with their audiences to increase understanding ofclimate science and practical actions to reduce the impact of climate change.There are two levels of involvement:

Level I: If you are only interested professional development opportunities in climate science and have nointerest in doing a stewardship project.

Level II: If you are interested in professional development opportunities and :o Mini-grant funding up to $2000.00 to develop and implement a climate stewardship project;o Travel stipends/reimbursements to attend and present at regional workshops &/or national

conferences;o Special professional development opportunities; ando CSEP contests with monetary and educational resource prizes.

Click here , for more information about the program.

NEW!!! Edward Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching - DeadlineJanuary 20 th This award from the American Geological Institute is designed to recognize one teacher of grades K-8 for leadershipand innovation in Earth science education. For more information go to:http://www.americangeosciences.org/education/awards/roy
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U.S. Department of Education seeks applicants for Teaching, Principal AmbassadorFellows Apply by January 20 th Applications for the U.S. Department of Educations 2015 -2016 cohort of Teaching and Principal AmbassadorFellows opened yesterday (December 18) and are scheduled to close on January 20, at 11:59 p.m. For moreinformation about the application process, visit our Teaching and Principal Ambassador Fellows program pages or go

directly to the applications for the Teaching and Principal Fellowships on USAJobs.gov.

Since 2008, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has employed 87 outstanding teachers on a full- or part-time basisthrough the Teaching Ambassador Fellowship program. Last year, ED piloted a Principal Ambassador Fellowship thatbrought three highly-talented principals to work for the Department on a full- and part-time basis.

Teaching and Principal Ambassador Fellows are outstanding educators, with a record of leadership in the schoolcommunity, strong communication skills, and insights on education policy based in their school and classroomexpertise. They come with networks of support from their professional communities and have participated in a varietyof activities that have prepared them to write and speak frequently about instruction, school culture and climate,educational leadership and policy.

Both of the highly selective programs reflect the belief that teachers and principals should have meaningful

opportunities to learn about and shape the policies that impact students and school communities nationwide. Asteachers and principals are often the most trusted sources of information about education policy for parents,community members, colleagues, and students themselves, it is imperative to create more ways to link theDepartments programs, policies, and resources directly to the field.

The Ambassador Fellows have directly contributed to hundreds of activities at the Department and captured thevoices of thousands of teachers and principals from every state. They were particularly instrumental in the RESPECTproject and in inspiring and executing th e Departments current Teach to Lead initiative. They were also criticalpartners in offering flexibility aroun d tying teacher evaluations to new assessments and addressing a culture of over-testing.

There are two different options for candidates. The Washington Fellowship is a full-time appointment, based at theU.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington. The Classroom Fellowship, on the other hand, enablesteachers and principals to participate on a part-time basis, while still allowing them to fulfill their regular schoolresponsibilities.

All Teaching Ambassador Fellows spend one year learning about key federal programs and policies, sharing theirexpertise with federal staff members, and providing background on federal initiatives to other educators. This helpsteachers better understand and implement these efforts at the federal, state and local levels. For the Fellows, theprogram provides greater knowledge of federal educational policy, strengthens their leadership skills, and gives themthe firsthand opportunity to address some of the challenging issues facing education today.

Great teachers and principals please consider applying and sharing this information with your colleagues! Sign upfor updates on the Teaching and Principal application processes, call (800) USA-Learn, or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] with questions.

NEW!!! Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants - Deadline January 29th

Fund for Teachers Professional Development Grants: Deadline January 29 The Fund for Teachers Grant awards preK-12 teachers with funds to support professional development activitiesduring the summer. Check the website for complete details. http://www.fundforteachers.org/

Present at the National Marine Educators Association 2015 Conference in Newport: Callfor Presenters Submit by January 30 th The National Marine Educators Association 2015 Conferences Call f or Presenters is open! Please consider presentinga session at this years conference, held in scenic and historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
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The theme of this years conference is Ocean State, Ocean Planet: Exploring Our World of Water. The conferencebrings together formal and informal educators, scientists, students and government and industry members to shareideas on the world of water. This year there are five conference tracks: in the classroom, out of the classroom, nextgeneration science standards (NGSS), todays scientific research, and partnerships with industry and government.

To visit the submission page, click here . Session submissions will be accepted through January 30 th

For questions, please contact Andrea Gingras, Programs Committee Co-Chair, at [email protected] .

NEW!!! Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation "Green Schools" Match Opportunity Apply by January 30 th NEW DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 30, 2015! We are pleased to announce a call for projects for ioby's "Green Schools" match event. We are grateful to the JohnsonOhana Charitable Foundation's fourth year of support to ioby, the funding from which is supporting the "GreenSchools" match.

This is a special opportunity to support schools who are starting a new environmental project. With the Johnson

Ohana Charitable Foundation "Green Schools" match, donations to your ioby campaign will be doubled.The deadline to apply is Friday, January 30. Just fill out the quick & easy form below. The form should only takeabout 15 minutes; it's not a formal application, rather it's a way for us to learn more about you.

Want some inspiration on starting a green project in your school? Check out the ioby Green Schools Guide , 5Projects Any School Can Do to Make Environmental Learning Part of the Curriculum and Life in 5 Easy Steps ,with contributions from ioby Leaders Molly Culver, Sashti Balasundaram, Jared Cole, Colleen Kirk and Stacey Ornstein.You can read it and download the guide by clicking here .

Want to learn more? Join us for an informational webinar: Thursday, Jan 15 at 5:30-6pm EST (register here )

Saturday, January 24 at 12:00-12:30pm EST (register here ) Eligibility :

1. The project budgets may not exceed $1,000. Donations to your campaign will be matched dollar for dollarup to $500.

2. The project must be new. It should be the first time the school has tried something like what you'reproposing.

3. The project must be led by a school or on school property, and involve students.4. The project must be environmental.

Rules To participate, you must agree to the following:

1. You must apply by Friday, January 30. You'll hear back from us by Tuesday, February 3.

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You must have more than one more person on your team.3. You must attend the ioby Campaign Essentials" webinar training on February 11 at 6pm EST, as well as a 1-hour group call on Monday, February 23 at 6pm Eastern.

4. You must complete your ioby campaign content by February 11.5. You must begin the soft launch of your campaign anytime after February 11, and raise 25% of your budget

by 5pm on Wednesday, February 25.6. You must participate in a 24 hour public match event on Thursday, February 26.7. The match will double all donations to your campaign, dollar for dollar, up to $50 for a maximum of $500
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per campaign.Sample projects: School garden Fresh food sale Composting program

Green infrastructure on school grounds Healthy eating courses Zero waste cafeterias Recycling program- See more at: http://ioby.org/green-schools#sthash.zro4AC82.dpuf

NEW!!! Captain Planet Foundation Grants - Deadline for Application is January 31 st The Captain Planet Foundation provides grants to school and community groups to support hands-on environmentalprojects for youth in grades K-12. The objective of the foundation is to encourage innovative programs thatempower youth to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods andcommunities. .http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/

NEW!!! Teacher Grants from the NEA Foundation - Deadline February 1 st The NEA offers grants in two categories, including Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership." Bothprograms have a Feb. 1 deadline. Student Achievement grants are designed to help teachers engage students incritical thinking and problem solving in standards-based subject matter. Winning programs should also improvestudents' inquiry, self-paced learning, and critical reflection skills. The Learning & Leadership grants fund professionaldevelopment experiences and collegiate study for educators. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/grants-to-educators/

Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers Apply by March 1 st This award, offered by ASM International, recognizes a teacher of materials science, materials engineering, design,and processing who has the ability to impart knowledge and enthusiasm to students. Nominees must be 35 years ofage or younger by May 15 of the award year and must be a member of ASM International. The award winner willreceive a check for $3,000 and a certificate. The annual deadline is March 1. Click here for more information.

$1000 Scholarships for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop Register by March 1 st Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest + Machu PicchuThe July 1-11, 2015 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru is a cross-curricular professionaldevelopment workshop for K-12 formal and informal educators to learn and use:

21st Century Instruction: 5E Lesson Design ~ Inquiry-Based Exploration ~ STEM Inquiry Protocols & Resources: Project Learning Tree ~ Cornell Lab of Ornithology ~ & More! Global and Cultural Perspectives: Service Learning ~ Sustainability ~ Global Education

Join Al Stenstrup, Project Learning Tree (PLT); Lilly Briggs (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), Christa Dillabaugh, AmazonRainforest Workshops; and Dr. David Pearson, Wildlife Travelers Guide to Peru; and work side -by-side with scientistsDr. Steve Madigosky, Widener University; and Randy Morgan, Curator/Entomologist, Cincinnati Zoo as you:

Participate in citizen science projects and inquiry based field studies on a 1/4-mile Rainforest CanopyWalkway in one of the most biologically diverse environments on the planet.

Spend a day in an Amazon village as you explore the complexities of sustainability and the role of educationin creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.

Work with fellow educators to explore strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating STEMeducation, inquiry-based learning, and sustainability science education into your classroom.

PLT Certification, BirdSleuth resources and 50 ASU PD Hours included. Academic Credit and Machu Picchu Extensionoptional. $1000 scholarship deadline March 1, 2015. Program cost is $1240 + air for scholarship recipients. Space islimited! Register early to secure your spot!Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at: http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy.html
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Contact [email protected] or 1-800-431-2624 for more information.

The Geological Society of America Northeastern Section Meeting: March 23-25 RegistrationNow OpenThe GSA Northeastern Section is celebrating its Golden Anniversary in 2015, and to do so it is retuning to the Omni-Mount Washington Resort by popular demand. The resorts graceful atmosphere, magnificent scenery, and cordial

staff will again furnish an extraordinary venue in which to share this special occasion. As those who attended thesection meeting in 2013 already know, the venue is unlike any other, and with this, the 2015 meeting is again shapingup to be an informative, unusual, and not-to-be-missed occasion for professionals and students alike.

Abstract submissions are invited that highlight novel and unique pedagogical practices in geoscience courses. Weinvite contributions that include techniques promoting a deeper understanding of geoscience concepts. Thesetechniques may vary in geoscience content, format (online or traditional), and audience.

Abstract submission deadline: 11:59 PM, Central Time, 9 December 2014 Details at:https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2015NE/cfp.epl

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions: Jennifer ( [email protected] )

Real World Science: Summer Teaching Seminar July 19 th through 24 th Apply byMarch 6, 2015 REAL WORLD SCIENCEYESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROWHow Necessity Creates Innovation in Science and TechnologyJuly 19-24, 2015 in New Orleans, LA

The National WWII Museum is excited to announce a week-long professional development opportunity to take placein the summer of 2015 for middle school science teachers. Twenty eight teachers from across the country will come toNew Orleans to experience hands-on how necessity, knowledge, perseverance and skill lead to inventions, innovation,and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), just like in World War II.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: The seminar application is open to any science teacher (public, public charter, private, andparochial) with between 2 and 10 years of teaching experience in 5th-8th grade science, and who will be teaching a

science course to students in the same age group in the 2015-2016 school year. Applications will be evaluatedthrough a competitive process that will include information on teaching experience, a short written statement, andtwo letters of recommendation.

COST: This seminar is supported by a grant from the Northrop Grumman Foundation. Teachers will receive free roomand board in New Orleans, a travel stipend, and all seminar materials free of charge.

IMPORTANT DATES:JANUARY 5, 2015: Application period opensMARCH 6, 2015: Application period closesAPRIL 1, 2015: Seminar participants selected and notifiedJULY 19-24, 2015: Summer Teacher Seminar in New OrleansSEPTEMBER 2015: Citizen Science Project begins

For more information, visit: http://www.nationalww2museum.org/realworldscience

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching NominationsOpen Nominate by April 1 st , 2015The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor the UnitedStates government bestows for K 12 mathematics and science teaching. Up to 108 teachers may be recognized eachyear. Presidential awardees receive a certificate signed by the President, a trip for two to Washington, D.C., to attend aseries of recognition events, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). PAEMST's most recent
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cohort of awardees even had the opportunity to meet with President Barack Obama .

The PAEMST program is pleased to announce that the 2014 2015 nomination period for grades 7 12 mathematicsand science (including computer science) teachers is now open! Please consider nominating a talented teacher usingthe PAEMST website today. Applications open November 1, 2014. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2015, and theapplication deadline is May 1, 2015.

NEW!!! National Marine Educators Association's Marine Education Award Apply by April1st The award is presented for outstanding work and leadership in any aspect of marine education at the local, regional,or national level. It can be awarded to a member or a non-member of NMEA, for current or past accomplishments.Documentation describing the nominee's career accomplishments in marine education, such as national and/orregional impact, leadership, programs, etc., should be detailed in nomination package.A complete nomination form, along with any recommendation letters and all other supporting materials, must bereceived by the awards committee chair on or before April 1. All award recipients will receive a one-year NMEAmembership and an engraved award.

UMass Nanotechnology 2015 Summer Institute Apply by April 1 st Monday to Friday, July 13 - July 17, 2015 at UMass Amherst Funded by the National Science Foundation Sponsored 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 meals Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius 3 graduate physics credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's(Professional Development Points) Ongoing partnerships with UMass Faculty

Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, orabout 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications ofthis rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedentedstrength, 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 excitingnew field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses inmiddle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science andTechnology/Engineering Framework.

During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implementthese in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for theinstitute 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 theirclassroom, 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 dueApril 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

NEW!!! Apply for the TOMODACHI Toshiba Science and Leadership Academy for HighStudents and Teachers Apply by May 4 th The TOMODACHI Toshiba Science & Technology Leadership Academy is an annual one-week, cross-cultural science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exchange and leadership program for 16 high school students and eight
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teachers from Japan and the United States In August, program participants from both countries will collaborate inTokyo to design a disaster-resilient, smart community of the future. With counsel from Toshiba engineers and a visitto the Toshiba Smart Community building, the students and teachers will work in teams to develop proposedsolutions to problems using learning experiences that are central to the NGSS and the engineering design process.Learn more .

SAVE THE DATES - 2015 Annual Conference of the National Marine Educators Association(NMEA) in Newport , RI: June 29 July 2, 2015 SouthEastern New England Marine Educators (SENEME; http://seneme.org ) is proud to be the host of the 2015Annual Conference of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA). The conference will be held June 29through July 2 at the Newport Marriott, located in the center of downtown, historic, Newport, Rhode Island.

This event will be filled with a variety of sessions and plenaries led by dynamic speakers versed in the latest trends inmarine science and education (including STEM education and the Next Generation Science Standards ). Unique,regional field trips will include explorations of local flora and fauna, tours of historic mansions, learning about thesailing tradition of Newport, and much more!

The NMEA Annual Conference is attended by formal and informal educators , scientists, and students from acrossthe U.S. and around the globe . Conference participants include those from public and private institutions,aquariums, for profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as local and federal government agencies. Attendees canchoose the days they would like to attend participate in the conference for one day to concentrate on one sessiontrack, or attend the entire event and absorb the full scope of information presented during conference lectures,workshops, and other experiential learning opportunities in the Newport area.

Please mark your calendars and join SENEME in Newport, RI, June 29 to July 2, 2015! Stay tuned for future conferenceupdates- more information about the 2015 NMEA Conference can be found online at the NMEA website: http://marine-ed.site-ym.com/general/custom.asp?page=NMEA_2015

Student Competitions and Grant OpportunitiesResearch Science Institute for 11 th Grade Students Apply by January 16, 2015The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-sponsor theResearch Science Institute (RSI) and are looking for talented 11th Grade STEM Students! Do you have an interest inScience Technology Engineering or Mathematics and a desire to complete a research program at an unforgettablesummer research program?

Apply to the (RSI) program to be held on the MIT campus June 21 to August 1, 2015. You will meet some of theworld's most talented students and top scientists and have an opportunity to conduct research in amazing labs! Theprogram is free to students except for travel to and from MIT. If you are a high school junior and interested in theprogram, take a look at the CEE website or RSI application materials, and more information about the program.See application information at: http://www.cee.org/apply-rsi

If youre interested, please conta ct Maite Ballestero, Vice President, Programs, [email protected] . See us on Facebook -look for Center for Excellence in Education!

USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Registration Opens Register by January 16 th , 2015You and your students are invited to participate in the 2015 USA Biology Olympiad (USABO). Registration is open now

for teachers and students! To register, please visit the USABO website https://www.usabo-trc.org/ . Besure to check out the Biology Story of the day and to friend the USABO on Facebook.Students should check the Student Corner for study resources and how to form a USABOClub. Registration closes January 16, 2015 . The final four students on Team USA willcompete at the International Biology Olympiad in Arhaus, Denmark, July 12 to 19

(http://ibo2015.org/ ). Contact Kathy Frame, USABO Director, at [email protected] if you have any questions. We look
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Registration Now Open for Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program Deadline for project is

January 30th

Year 23 of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision program the world's largest K 12 student science competition officiallykicks off today with registration now open. The deadline for all projects is January 30, 2015 .

ExploraVision, which is sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA, was created to help motivate youngstudents to excel in science and technology. Working in teams of two to four to design innovative technologies thatcould exist in 20 years, students have the opportunity to win a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond (at maturity). Canadianwinners receive Canada bonds purchased for the equivalent issue price in Canadian dollars. The program is alsooffering great prize packages for the teachers and the school with the largest number of qualified teams. New thisyear, to celebrate ExploraVision's 23rd anniversary, the top 23 teachers who submit more than 23 eligible onlineentries will win a Toshiba Tablet.

Teachers can learn more about the 2014 2015 competition by watching ExploraVision's new video , hosted by Bill Nyethe Science Guy, or visiting the competition website . Follow ExploraVision on Twitter at @ToshibaInnovate or likeExploraVision on Facebook .

NEW!!! Google Code-In 2014 Challenge - Deadline: January 31, 2015Google is sponsoring its annual Code-In challenge, which asks students aged 13-17 worldwide to put theirtechnology skills to work. Students claim tasks from Open Source organizations in several categories, includingcoding, documentation, and quality assurance. Their work on these tasks is then judged by each Open Sourceorganization. The challenge runs for seven weeks beginning December 1, 2014, and students are judged on theirbodies of work during the competition.

Prize: Students are eligible to receive a certificate, T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts for completing tasks. Grand prizewinners receive a trip to Googles headquarters in California. For more information click here

Call for Entries: The 2015 DuPont Challenge Competition (DuPont) Apply by January31 st Inspiring the next generation of innovators at the forefront of scientific discovery has been a goal of The DuPontChallenge Science Essay Competition for the past 29 years. This year, The DuPont Challenge is pleased to announce anew division and expanded grade levels: the new Elementary Division is open to students in grades K-5, the JuniorDivision is now open to students in grades 6-8, and the Senior Division is now open to students in grades 9-12, fromacross the United States, Canada and U.S. Territories.For more information click here

STEM Youth Rover Challenge sponsored by The Mars Society Deadline for Submission isJanuary 31 st The Youth Rover Challenge is a multi-tier robotics education development program that is hosted, sponsored andoperated by The Mars Society. The program commenced on August 6th, 2013 to commemorate the one year

anniversary of the landing of NASAs Curiosity Rover. YRC is a STEM related educational effort that is designed forschools and organizations with students or members in grades 5-12 to have the chance to build and compete at aglobal level with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 based robotic rover and competition arena intended to simulate thesurface of Mars. The sandbox where the robotic rover operates is intended to be replicated so participants canoperate the competition locally at your school, home or club. Winners of the best place times will be invited to one of4 events held in each region.

The Rover built for the competition is pre-designed to accomplish specific experiments (tasks) similar to what MarsRovers accomplish on the surface of Mars and other harsh environments on remote places on Earth. The competition
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is operated on-site at your self-built sandbox and the final operation of the field tasks are then videotaped and sentto YRC for submission. Teams that have submitted videos that show the final operation of the rover completing thetasks under a time limit are then ranked against other teams.

The challenge and its operation is designed to prepare students for the The Mars Society University RoverChallenge that has operated successfully for the last 8 years directed by The Mars Society.

Register at http://youthrover.com/registration-form/

More information can be found at http://youthrover.com/ or by emailing Nicole Willett at [email protected]

Christopher Columbus STEM Awards for Middle School Students Deadline forSubmission is February 2 nd The Christopher Columbus Awards for Middle School Students is a community-based STEM program. Students workin teams of three to four, with an adult coach, to identify a problem in their community and apply the scientificmethod to create an innovative solution to that problem.http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/

NEW!!! Bonnie Plant Farm Cabbage Program Scholarships Enter by February 15 th Bonnie Plant Farm will award a $1,000 scholarship to one third grader in each state (except Alaska and Hawaii) forparticipating in the third-grade cabbage program. The drawing will be done by state agriculture departmentrepresentatives and is based on the size and maturity of the cabbage grown by the student. Plants will be delivered inearly spring 2015. Students will then have until September 16, 2015, to grow their cabbage and submit their entries.Click here for more information.

National STEM Video Game Challenge Open For Submissions (Game Politics) Enter byFebruary 25 th Student submissions for original video games and game designs to the National STEM Video Game Challenge arenow open. The national contest is presented by E-Line Media, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop andthe Smithsonian. The Challenge aims to motivate young people to be more interested in [STEM] learning by using thepower of playing and making video games. Now in its fourth year, the competition is held in partnership withfounding sponsor the Entertainment Software Association and the s support of the Institute of Museum and LibraryServices (IMLS), The Grable Foundation, AARP, and Mentor Up.

The National STEM Video Game Challenge is accepting entries from U.S. students in two categories: Middle Schooland High School. The Middle School category is open to students in grades five through eight, while the High Schoolcategory is open to students in grades nine through twelve. Both categories accept entries for individuals and teamsof up to four students. Entries can be created using any game creation platform or a written game design conceptdocument can be submitted.

Judges will select winners for each game creation platform in both categories. Each winner will receive a cash prize of$1,000, as well as gam e design and educational software. Each winners sponsoring organization will receive a cashprize of $2000.

The National STEM Video Game Challenge is accepting entries through February 25, 2015. Complete guidelines anddetails on how to enter are available at www.stemchallenge.org .

The DuPont Challenge Elementary Division Enter by March 15 th How can we make the world a healthier, safer, better place for ourselves and for future generations? The DuPontChallenge Elementary Division is calling on all young scientists in grades K-5 to find out! Using a combination ofSTEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills and creativity, classrooms are asked to create theirown science story that provides an answer to a Challenge that is facing their community.
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Each grade level has three Challenge options to choose from, based on the Next Generation Science Standards(NGSS). With the help of their classroom teacher, students will research, observe, analyze, and discover their answer,presenting their findings in a science story book or presentation. Learn more at:http://thechallenge.dupont.com/elementary/challenges/

ITEEAs Childrens Council Offers Paper Engineering Contest for Students of Grades PreK

6 Enter by April 24th

, 2015ITEEAs Childrens Council is sponsoring a paper engineering contest for all PreK -6 students in the UnitedStates . The contest supports two of the Childrens Councils goals: to promote childrens creativity, ingenuity, anddesign-based problem-solving skills and to promote the study of technology and engineering as a vital aspect inevery elementary school. The contest will consist of four divisions: PreK-K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6. Click here for full contestinformation . Questions? Email Bob Claymier.

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Documents

RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 1-9-15