RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 10-10-14

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RI Science Professional Development and Student

Opportunity BulletinOctober 10, 2014

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New In This Bulletin:

Congratulations to Erin Quinlan 2015

Milken Award Winner!!!

David Upegui Named 2014 EvolutionEducation Award Recipient

Celebrate Earth Science Week October

12th18th! RI Envirothon Seeks Middle School Teachers

October 14th

FIRST Women in Science and Technology

Forum for High School Girls, November 7th

Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence

in Engineering Education AwardApply byNovember 30th

$1000 Scholarships for Amazon Rainforest

PD Workshop Register by March 1st

Presidential Awards for Excellence in

Mathematics and Science Teaching

Nominations Open Nominate by April 1st,

2015

ITEEAs Childrens Council Offers Paper Engineering Contest for Students of Grades

PreK 6 Enter by April 24th, 2015

Congratulations to Erin Quinlan 2014 Milken Award Winner!!!At a surprise ceremony this morning (October 9, 2014) at the Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School, in Foster, Erin F.

Quinlan, a reading specialist and instructional coach, was named the Rhode Island winner of a 2014 Milken Educator

Award.

The award, from the Milken Family Foundation, carries an unrestricted cash prize of $25,000.

There are exciting things taking place in schools all across Rhode Island, and part of the reason is the hard work, skill,

and enthusiasm of educators like Erin Quinlan, said Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts. Her dedication to her students

and her commitment to her school represents the best of Rhode Island educators, and I am pleased that the Milken

Family Foundation has granted Erin this important award. Read more

David Upegui Named 2014 Evolution Education Award Recipient
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The National Association of Biology Teachers named David Upegui as the recipient of the2014 Evolution Education

Award. A teacher at Central Falls High School in Central Falls, Rhode Island, David teaches Biochemistry, Food &

Nutrition Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, Biology and Modern Science & Technology at his

alma mater. He also started and coaches the Science Olympiad Team, is the Science & Math Investigative Learning

Experiences (SMILE) Teacher Leader, facilitates external relationships with local colleges and universities, the JASON

project, Mystic Aquarium, Amgen pharmaceuticals, SeaPerch Program and Norman Bird Sanctuary. He is also the

Chemical Hygiene Officer for the district, an Adjunct Professor at Rhode Island College, hosted a NESCent DarwinRoad Show and is the NABT State Representative for Rhode Island.

The Evolution Education Award, sponsored by BSCS, BEACON, and NESCent, recognizes innovative classroom

teaching and community education efforts to promote the accurate understanding of biological evolution. The

award includes a combined $1,500 cash prize ($500 from each sponsor), a recognition plaque to be presented at

the NABT Professional Development Conference, and one year of complimentary membership to NABT.

Job Opportunities:

Job and Internship Opportunities at the Apeiron InstituteEducator: The Apeiron Institute is looking for a passionate, motivated, dependable and experienced outdoor

educator committed to leading various youth sustainability programs in RI as well as assist in other aspects of Apeiron

programming. This educator will be responsible for teaching weekly programs in urban schools in RI this fall. This is a

part time position with potential for expansion. We run programs all year long, so any educator hired for this position

will become a part of a year-long team dedicated to teaching youth in RI of all ages. This position starts immediately,

please contact Amy Walsh to apply

Internship:Low-Impact Superhero needed for the Sustainable Schools Summit! The Apeiron Institute is looking for

someone to dive into the creative process of making the Summit truly sustainable, reflecting the future we want to

create! This person would be in charge of analyzing and coordinating all the details involved in making this a low-

impact and sustainable event. From providing compostable or recyclable utensils, to offsetting electricity costs with

clean energy, to reducing paper usage, there are many opportunities to practice what we preach and integrate

sustainability into all aspects of the event. This is not a paid internship, but the Superhero will have the full support of

the staff and the chance to influence the event in a big way. Come join us and help shape the Sustainable Schools

Summit! This position starts in early October and ends with the Summit - November 7. Please contactAmy Walshto

inquire or apply

Celebrate Earth Science Week October 12th18th!Celebrate National Fossil Day on October, 15 2014

You are invited to join in celebration of the 5th Annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

National Fossil Day is organized by the National Park Service as part of the American Geosciences Institute

(AGI) Earth Science Week (http://www.earthsciweek.org)to promote public awareness and stewardship of

fossils, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of paleontologists and fossil

enthusiasts. On National Fossil Day, scientists and park rangers will share fossil discoveriesat special events nationwide and explain the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. To learn

more about National Fossil Day, please seehttp://nature.nps.gov/geology/nationalfossilday/.

#SkyScienceBe part of a realNASA experiment! One and all are invited to become a Citizen Scientist from Oct. 12-18

and contribute to NASA science while learning about clouds and how they affect our weather andclimate. This exciting opportunity takes a little bit of planning because youll need to find and coordinate

with a satellite passing overhead, but you can do it. It doesnt matter where you live, how much you may or

may not know about clouds, or your age. Everything you need to learn about #SkyScienceis at

go.nasa.gov/skysci

Educator Webinar--MY NASA DATAGLOBE Digital Earth System PosterOn Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 6:00-7:00 pm ET,you can take part in an educator webinar. Tina Harte,

education specialist at NASA Langley Research Center, will explore an exciting new resource for exploring

real science data and making Earth system connections. The MY NASA DATA - GLOBE ePoster and activities
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for K-12 students will be discussed, with a focus on those meeting NGSS performance expectations, science

practices and cross-cutting concepts related to K-12 Earths Systems. For more information and to register

visithttp://nasaesw.strategies.org/eposterwebinar/

Educator WebinarNASA STEM Spanish Immersion: National Climate Assessment in

Spanish

Hola! On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 4:00-5:00 pm ET, you can learn about the ground-breakingNational Climate Assessment report with research scientist, Alison Delgado. Get an in-depth view on how

our climate is changing and what observations are telling us. Discover how to integrate the National Climate

Assessment into your STEM classroom through NASA hands-on activities, with NASA education specialist,

Maril Coln Robles,The entire session and lessons will be in Spanish. For more information, please visit

http://nasaesw.strategies.org/climate-assessment-spanish/

Educator Webinar: Mapping Earth's Water Cycle with NASA ScientistsOn Thursday, October 16, 2014, 7-8pm ET,scientists Jorge Vazquez and J.T. Reager from NASAs Jet

Propulsion Laboratory address how their synergistic research using data from the Aquarius/SAC-D and

GRACE satellite missions helps us to understand Earth's water cycle, including extreme events such as floods.

This presentation will use an online concept map tool for exploring the water cycle. Unlike traditional slide-

based presentations, these dynamic maps act as a resource that can be explored with an audience, instead of

a one-way, linear presentation. The concept maps presented are loaded with educational assets (images,

videos, news items) that webinar participants can use in their own educational practices, presentations or fortheir own learning. The concept maps and other materials presented are freely available online. Instructions

will be provided to give participants access to the maps after the webinar. Participants will also learn how to

create their own maps. To take part in this exciting webinar, visit

http://nasaesw.strategies.org/mapping-earths-water-cycle-nasa-scientists/ and registertoday!

NASA WavelengthTake a moment to register for a free account on NASA Wavelength(http://nasawavelength.org/). NASA

Wavelengthis your pathway into a digital collection of Earth and space science resources for educators of

all levels from elementary to college, to out-of-school programs. These resources, developed through

funding of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD), have undergone apeer-review processthrough

which educators and scientists ensure the content is accurate and useful in an educational setting. Lots of

exciting options with Wavelength including an easy to use listbuilding feature! And from now through Earth

Science Week and beyond, visithttp://nasaesw.strategies.org/blog/,where were posting a growing

collection of first-hand stories from NASA Earth explorers, resources for all ages, and more.

News:Three Rhode Island Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon HonorsLast week the U.S. Department of Education announced the 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the highest honor

that the department awards to schools. RIs2014 Blue Ribbon Schools are the Barrington Middle School, the Fort

Barton Elementary School (in Tiverton), and the Stephen Olney Elementary School ( in North Providence). Both the Fort

Barton School and the Stephen Olney School have made significant progress in closing achievement gaps while

maintaining very high schoolwide proficiency rates in both mathematics and reading. At the Barrington Middle

School, the school-wide proficiency rates, as well as the proficiency rates for all student groups, stand at or near the

top among all Rhode Island secondary schools. In addition to academic achievement, each of these schools has

created an exemplary culture of teaching and learning. Thanks to visionary leadership, strong community and family

engagement, excellent classroom instruction, and a commitment to continuous improvement, these schoolsdemonstrate that all students can learn and achieve at high levels.

The U.S. Department of Education honored only 337 schools in the country (and only 287 public schools) with the

Blue Ribbon award.

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In an effort to provide more up-to-date information on the NGSS and helpful guidance for the field,Achievehas

revamped their newsletter. They hope you find the included updates, questions, and useful resources. They welcome

your questions and input. You can sign up for the newsletter at: http://nextgenscience.org/newsletter-signup

Next Generation Science Standards: Considerations for Curricula, Assessments,

Preparation, and Implementation- McREL International

Many states' current science standards are based on guidance documents created in 1996 by the National ResearchCouncil. To update the standards to reflect scientific advances and new education research, a coalition of

organizations developed the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), released in April 2013. Adoption of the

NGSS by states and districts is voluntary; the standards can be used as is, or they may be used to help guide the

creation of local science standards. As of September 2014, 12 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the

NGSS, and the standards are under consideration in other states and districts.

Read more here.

Teacher Resources:

Lab Out Loud Episode 114: Be Climate Smart with Mark McCaffreyBe Climate Smart With Mark McCaffrey:Season eight of the NSTA podcast seriesLab Out Loudbegins with thoughts

of climate science, as co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler welcome Mark McCaffrey, programs and policy director for

the National Center for Science Education.

Schedule an Hour of Code, December 8th

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Join the largest learning event in history, December 8th14th. TheHour of Codeis a global movement reaching tens

of millions of students in 170+ countries. Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event. One-hour tutorials

are available in more than 30 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute to Host STEM WorkshopsJoin faculty for exciting STEM workshops at WPI. The STEM Education Center at WPI offers STEM workshops during

school vacation days and after school hours. Join fellow teachers in designing, experimenting, and discussing STEM

topics in a safe and supporting environment. Learn what other teachers are doing in their classrooms, acquire some

new strategies & ideas, and standard-based activities.

The list of programs is found below and also on our website:

http://www.wpi.edu/academics/stem/stempd-description.htm

For questions or more information please contact Mia Dubosarsky at [email protected]

Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersUpcoming Deadlines

Save the Bay Presents Teachers Open House SessionsLearn about the educational opportunities that Save The Bay can provide to educators and their schools

Hands-on experiential learning for students and teachers

Programs align with Common Core and NGSS

Professional development

Teacher Night

October 15 - On M/V Elizabeth Morris

Viking Marina - 19 Margin St., Westerly

Talk to STB educators, get up close and personal with local marine and freshwater animals and learn about ourprogramming. Tour our education centers and vessels, and learn about our in school as well as floating classroom

opportunities. Save The Bay has been a partner in education for more than 30 years. We are happy to customize any

of our education programs to fit your needs.

More information can be found atwww.savethebay/education

Get Graduate Credit With Online Courses From the American Museum of Natural History:

Register by October 13thfor Fall Session 2Earn graduate credit and CEU credit while learning about the climate, space, and evolution. Get access to cutting-
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edge research, world-class scientists, and powerful classroom resources with Seminars on Science, American Museum

of Natural History's online professional development program. Online courses include Climate Change; Earth: Inside

and Out; Space, Time, and Motion;The Brain; and many more. For more information, visithttp://www.amnh.org/learn.

AMNH is looking for 100 science teachers to participate in a course on climate change. Receive a $500 stipend.Click

herefor more information, or [email protected].

Fall Session 2: October 27December 7; Registration deadline: October 13

Get $50 off when you register by September 29.Sign up now.Registration:http://www.amnh.org/learn/Register;

Phone: 800-649-6715; e-mail:[email protected].

Global Exploration for Educators Organization Offers International Travel for Educators

Discounted Rate until October 13thGlobal Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that runs professional

development travel programs designed for teachers.

GEEO is offering the following travel programs for 2015: India/Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bali/Lombok, Italy, Eastern Europe,

Greece, Uzbekistan, Vietnam/Cambodia, Thailand/Laos, Belize/Guatemala, Morocco (Winter, Spring and Summer)

China, Eastern Turkey, Western Turkey, Zambia/Botswana/Namibia/South Africa, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Peruvian

Andes (Summer and Spring), Peruvian Amazon, and The Galapagos Islands. The registration deadline is June 1st, butspace is limited and many programs will be full well before the deadline. From now until October 13th, GEEO's

spring and summer programs will be discounted an additional 5%.

Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit and professional development credit while seeing the

world. The trips are 8 to 19 days in length and are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable for

teachers. GEEO provides teachers educational materials and the structure to help them bring their experiences into

the classroom. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and university educators and administrators, as well as

retired educators. Educators are also permitted to bring along a non-educator guest.

Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be found

atwww.geeo.org.GEEO can be reached 7 days a week, toll free at1-877-600-0105between 9AM-9PM EST

NEW!!! RI Envirothon Seeks Middle School Teachers October 14

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As we go into our 21styear, we are reaching out to Middle Schools to Participate. Please think about attending anOrientation for Middle School Teachers

Tuesday October 14, 2014 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM

North Scituate Library,606 West Greenville Road (Route 116), North Scituate, RI 02857

Please RSVP [email protected]@gmail.comif you cant make it but would like further

information contact the numbers below.

What is the RI Envirothon?

We are a hands-on, team competition for RI middle and high school students, held in May.

The competition covers the following environmental topics:

Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatic Ecology, Soils and Land Use, and this years Environmental Issue Urban and

Community Forestry.

Our mission is to develop knowledgeable, skilled and dedicated citizens who are willing and prepared to worktowards achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of li fe and the quality of the

environment.

Our motto is to teach students how to think, not what to think.

What can the RI Envirothon offer to your school and its students?

We provide a National Envirothon Curriculum, which is 87% aligned to the National Science Standards.

We offer hands-on workshops for your students and teachers, given by local professionals.

We offer partnerships with various RI Environmental Agencies.

We provide a soil start-up kit, video library and maintain on-line resources.
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We sponsor the RI winning team at the North American Envirothon competition in July.

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants: Deadline October 15thLowe's Toolbox for Education Grants: Deadline October 15

Increase parent involvement? Build stronger community spirit? Create a new school tradition? The ideas are endless.

Whatever goals and dreams you have for your school, Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program can help fulfill

them with grants of $2,000 to $5,000. K-12 public schools as well as school parent-teacher groups are eligible.Preference is given to funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor and

outdoor) and landscaping or clean-up projects. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/195qDKm

2015 Conrad Spirit of Innovation Challenge Teams Register by October 16thThe Conrad spirit of innovation challenge (Conrad challenge) was founded by Nancy Conrad in honor of her late

husband, astronaut, innovator, and entrepreneur, c h a r l e s p e t e c o n r a d j r . The Conrad challenge is anannual, multi-phase innovation and entrepreneurial competition that brings together a dynamic community of

innovators and entrepreneurs driving a collaborative movement to develop extraordinary and viable solutions to

benefit our world in one of four areas: aerospace & aviation, cyber technology & security, energy & environment, and

health & nutrition. For more information go to :http://www.conradchallenge.org/

Earth Science Week's Geologic Map Day: Celebrate October 17th!

Alexandria, VA - Celebrate the third annual Geologic Map Day! On October 17, as part of the Earth Science Week

2014 activities, join leading geoscience organizations in promoting awareness of the importance of geologic mappingto society.

Geologic maps are vital to education, science, business, and public policy concerns. Geologic Map Day will focus the

attention of students, teachers, and the public on the study, uses, and significance of these tools, by engaging

audiences through educational activities, print materials, online resources, and public outreach.

Be sure to check out the Geologic Map Day poster included in this year's Earth Science Week Toolkit

(http://www.earthsciweek.org/materials/). Showing how geologic maps can be used to understand how water shapes

the land, the poster also provides step-by-step instructions for a related classroom activity focusing on the Grand

Canyon. Additional resources for learning about geologic maps can be found on the Geologic Map Day website

(http://www.earthsciweek.org/geologicmap/).

Geologic Map Day's organizing partners include the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), the Association ofAmerican State Geologists, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Park Service, the Geological Society of America,

and Esri. Focusing on the theme of "Earth's Connected Systems," Earth Science Week 2014 will be celebrated October

12-18.

Earth Science Week 2014 will be celebrated October 12-18. To learn more, please visithttp://www.earthsciweek.org/.

To order your Toolkits, please visithttp://www.earthsciweek.org/materials/.You may also call AGI Publications to

place your order at 703-379-2480.

Teaching NGSSin First Grade Is Topic of October 22ndWebinarOn October 22nd NSTA continues its series of webinars for K5 teachers focused on teaching the Next Generation

Science Standards(NGSS) in elementary school. The October 22nd

webinar will focus on first grade. Join presenters

Carla Zembal-Saul, Mary Starr, and Kathy Renfrew as they review the general architecture of the NGSSand the specific

expectations for first grade students, then explore how to use the standards to plan curriculum and instruction. Joinone or all of these great learning experiences offered FREE for teachers.Find more information and/or register.

K5 teachers will not want to miss NSTA's upcoming series of web seminars focused on teaching the Next Generation

Science Standards(NGSS) in elementary school. Each month from September through February, NSTA will focus on a

particular grade level, kindergarten through 5th grade. Presenters will review the general architecture of the NGSSand

the specific expectations for each grade level then explore how to use the standards to plan curriculum and

instruction.

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The Better Together Summit Sponsored by the NE Environmental Educators Association

October 24th

26th

Pineland Farms,New Gloucester, Maine

October 24th - 26th

The Summit features:

Over 45 workshops on topics such as collaborative strategies, community partnerships, engaging new

audiences, environmental psychology, climate change education, advocacy, organizational development, and

many more.

The Better Together Innovation Lab - an intensive, all day session for leaders, program innovators, and

everyone who wants to take part in developing new ways to strengthen our impact through collaborations,

alliances, and networks.

Keynotes and other plenary activities, as well as eye-opening and provocative ideas from all Summit

participants.

The Better Together Summitis for you if:

You want to learn how to create a better world through teamwork, partnerships, and collaboration

You want to hear ideas about how education and learning can help us reach a healthy, prosperous, and

sustainable future for all

You teach children, adults, and families about environmental knowledge and skills to help create and sustain

healthy communities and the environment

You use science to promote learning about the natural world, its systems, and all its inhabitants.

You support learning that enhances innovative thinking, academic achievement, and skill development for

the 21st century

You want to join an open dialogue with practitioners, innovators, administrators, researchers, and funders in

exploring collaborative strategies to increase environmental literacy and its impact on attaining healthy,

vibrant communities

Questions? Email:[email protected]

www.neeea.org -- www.meeassociation.orgLife Science Teaching Resource CommunityScholars Apply by October 28thAre you an educator who is interested in transforming your high school life science classroom into a student-centered

learning environment? Would you like to learn how to use an online library, theLife Science Teaching Resource

Community,which contains over 6,000 scientifically accurate life science teaching materials? Consider taking part in

one of our 8-week online programs.

If you are high school life science teacher, take part in the LifeSciTRC Scholars Program for High School Educators,

and learn how to:

Find and evaluate electronic resources to use with students

Effectively use electronic resources in student-centered learning in the classroom, which is a core

component of NGSS

Learn about Six Star Science and how it can be applied to existing classroom materials to benefit your

students learning

Find and evaluate existing resources and resource collection centered around Six Star Science

Further your professional development by participating in an online community

This program is held entirely online using Blackboard Learn and the free digital library of the Life Science Teaching

Resource Community. The program is asynchronous, so you can complete weekly activities and participate in online

discussion boards at the time of day that works for you. There will be one lesson per week for you to complete. If you

are accepted into the program, you will be asked to sign a letter of agreement stating that you agree to complete the

program requirements listed below. You will receive a $250 stipend*,a certificate of completion, and a letter of

completion upon finishing all program requirements.
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1. Complete all assignments by the stated deadlines. Please note that the deadlines are tentative and

accommodations will be made for finals week. A course agenda may be viewed by clicking on the program

links on the left side of the screen.

2. Actively participate in all online discussions and provide written feedback on specific assignments to fellow

participants.

3. Submit one self-authored educational resource that you have already used in your classroom to the

LifeSciTRC of Teaching Resources by the end of the program. (Examples include an activity, lesson plan,lecture, assessment, etc.)

4. Submit as required and requested any entry, exit , and follow-up surveys by their stated deadlines.

(* the program stipend is provided by the National Science Foundation and can only be awarded to US citizens;

additional stipends may be available to non-US citizens but are not guaranteed)

Every Day Capacity Building Grants: Deadline October 30thEvery Day Grants from the NationalEnvironmental Education Foundation, with support from Toyota Motor Sales

USA, Inc., help strengthen nonprofit public lands support groups, enabling them to do more to connect their

communities to the land. Capacity Building Grants will be awarded to groups who make the best case for how the

funds will build their capacity to better serve the lands they love. http://publiclandseveryday.org/grants/capacity-

building-grants

Farmers Insurance Thanks a Million Teachers GrantsApply by October 31stFarmers Insurance Thanks A Million Teachers Grants of $2,500 are available to any educator who has been thanked on

ThankAMillionTeachers.com . The winners must use the money to purchase school supplies through

AdoptAClassroom.org or have the funds applied toward a professional certification through the National Board for

Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Applications accepted through October 2014. For more information, click

https://www.thankamillionteachers.com/submit-a-proposal/.

Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy Deadline is October 31stBy visitingwww.sendmyteacher.com,third-, fourth- and fifth-grade teachers can apply to attend a week-long, all-

expense-paid professional development program that equips them with new ways to inspire their students in math

and science. Join the more than 4,000 teachers nationwide who have attended since 2005. You can nominate a

teacher atwww.sendmyteacher.com,or encourage them to visit the site themselves and apply. Don't let this

opportunity slip away! Please share it with the teachers in your school today.

This Academy is a one-week, all-expenses-paid professional development program for teachers of Grades 3-5.Participants will learn interactive ways to inspire their students in math and science. Now, you have the chance to let

your 3-5 grade teachers know how special they are by choosing them for a chance to go to a cool math and science

camp next summer. Nominate any deserving teacher you know by visitinghttp://www.sendmyteacher.com/.

Samsung Solve for TomorrowVideo Contest Apply by October 31stSolve for Tomorrow is a video contest for public middle and high schools that awards over $2 million in technology,

plus other additional prizes, to winning schools throughout the United States.

From now until October 31st, we are accepting applications from teachers in all disciplines representing grades 6-12,

and theres no limit to the numberof teachers that can enter from each school. Prizes will be awarded at each stage

of the competition, from the 255 State Finalists to the final Five National Winners. Entrants must answer a few, simple

questions about their school and STEM education atwww.samsung.com/solve. One school per state will win a

technology kit to produce a video addressing the challenge, Show how STEM can be applied to help improve yourlocal community. National Winners will receive $140,000 in technology and prizes, and a trip to Washington, D.C. for

a celebratory event.

In appreciation for submitting your ideas to Solve for Tomorrow, we will be awarding the first 5,000 teachers who

apply a selectself-paced teacher development course from PBS TeacherLine. At Samsung, we know how much

work educators put into motivating and leading their students and we want to say thank you.

In addition to the above mentioned, we will be awarding five teachers in every state including D.C., two Galaxy
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tabs.There will also be one winner from each state that will receive $20,000 technologypackagefor their school.

Fifteen National Finalists will receive a trip to attend our first ever pitch event, where they will present their video to a

panel of judges. Finally, the selected five National Winners will also be invited to attend a celebratory event in

Washington D.C. in addition to winning $120,000 technology package for their school.

Weve also added three additional chances to win with the Environmental Innovation Award, Math Makes-it-Work

Award and the Civic Engagement Award.

APPLY HERE:http://www.samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/contest/#apply

The full contest rules and additional information are posted at:www.samsung.com/solve. Youll also be able to see

examples of videos from previous winning schools.

James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching Apply by November 1stThe award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the United States,

its possessions or territories, at the national level. Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee

or currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year. The

nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry in a high school (grades 912).

The award consists of $5,000, a certificate, and up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting. A certificate will also

be provided to the recipient's institution for display. Clickherefor more information.

Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching ProgramApply by November 5thAnnouncing the launch of the 2015-2016Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) ProgramOnline

Application for K-12 teachers!

Are you a U.S.:

Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher?

Guidance counselor?

Curriculum specialist?

Curriculum head?

Talented and Gifted coordinator?

Special Education coordinator?

Media specialist/librarian?You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 3-6 months

through the Fulbright Program!

By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers gain new skills, learn new instructional methods and

assessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students. Teachers also have

the opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and international education systems that will enrich

their U.S. schools and local communities with global perspectives.

Teachers may travel to: Botswana, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan

and Vietnam.

*Additional countries are still pending and will be added to the website in the coming weeks.

START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY:https://dafulbrightteachers.org/

Application deadline: November 5, 2014.

Eligibility Requirements:www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org.

Application Info:http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/application-tp2.

This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is

administered by the Institute of International Education

2014 Ocean Literacy Summit sponsored by NE Ocean Science Education Collaborative:

November 6th& 7thWoods Hole, MA
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education arena. Fellows spend 11 months working in a Federal agency or U.S. Congressional office, bringing their

extensive classroom knowledge and experience to STEM education program and/or education policy efforts. Program

applications are due November 20, 2014, and must be submitted through an online application system.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a current employed full-time in a U.S. public or private elementary

or secondary school or school district, and must have taught full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary

school for at least five of the last seven years in a STEM discipline.

Federal sponsors have included the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National

Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The DOE sponsors up to four placements in U.S. Congressional offices.

The AEF Program is managed by the DOE Office of Science, Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and

Scientists, in collaboration with the Triangle Coalition for STEM Education and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and

Education.

Information about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, including eligibility requirements,

program benefits, application requirements, and access to the online application system can be found at

http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/.

For any questions, please contact the AEF Program [email protected].

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science

PASCO STEM Educator Awards Apply by November 30thThe PASCO STEM Educator awards, sponsored by PASCO scientific, in partnership with the National Science Teachers

Association, recognize excellence and innovation in the field of STEM education at middle school and high school

levels.

Eligibility: The applicant must be a 612 STEM educator. Individuals must have a minimum of 3 years teaching

experience in the STEM fields, who implement innovative inquiry-based, technology infused STEM programs. One

middle level and two high school level recipients will be awarded annually.

Award: A total of 3 awardees will be selected annually. Each awardee will receive up to $1000 to cover travel expenses

to attend the NSTA national conference and be part of a STEM share-a-thon workshop, a $500 monetary gift, and a$5000 certificate for PASCO scientific products. The recipient of the award will be honored during the Awards Banquet

at the NSTA national conference.

To apply click on the link below:

http://www.nsta.org/docs/awards/STEMEducator.pdf

The deadline to apply is November 30, 2014.

NEW!!! Northrop Grumman Foundation Excellence in Engineering Education Award

Apply by November 30thA partnership with Northrop Grumman Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association, this award is to

recognize excellence in the field of engineering education. NSTA and the Northrop Grumman Foundation recognize

the importance of integrating high-quality engineering instruction into the science classroom and the critical need for

making students proficient in the practices used by engineers in the field. See theNSTA Position Statement on theNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS),Section II Conceptual Shifts in the NGSS. One award will be awarded

annually.

Eligibility:The applicant must be a K12 public school science/technology teacher. Individuals must have a minimum

of 3 years' teaching experience. Awardees will have exhibited excellence in engineering science education.

Award:The award consists of $5000 for classroom materials and equipment, a cash prize of $3000, and $2000 to

attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. The awardee will be presented the award at the Teacher

Awards Banquet at the National Conference.
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Download an ApplicationApply by November 30th

Enter Now for a Chance to Win the 20142015 Shell Science Lab Challenge Apply by

December 19thAre you a science teacher succeeding in providing exemplary lab instruction with minimal equipment and resources?

The Shell Science Lab Challenge offers you a chance to compete to win a school science lab makeover, valued at

$20,000, by sharing your creative approach.

Middle and high school science teachers (grades 612) in the United States and Canada who have found innovative

ways to deliver quality lab experiences with limited school and laboratory resources are encouraged to apply! The

deadline for submissions is December 19, 2014.

All winners will receive science lab equipment, Shell cash grants, NSTA membership, and support to attend NSTA

Conferences on Science Education. The grand-prize winner and four national finalists will be honored at a special

banquet and ceremony at NSTA's National Conference on Science Education in Chicago in March 2015. For more

information about the Challenge or to download an application,click here.

NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center History of Winter Workshop Apply by December 31stClimbing an ice fall, drilling an ice core from a frozen lake or standing inside a pit to study layers of snow are not

usually part of the normal work week of a science teacher. But the annual History of Winter program, an initiative ofNASA Goddard Space Flight Center, provides these and many other first-hand experiences for elementary and

secondary science teachers to familiarize themselves with the world of cryospheric science research. Guided by

professional glaciologists, the participants spend a week in February in Lake Placid, New York learning about common

field research techniques that are often used as ground validation for NASA satellite missions.

Registration for 2015 HOW Workshop Now Open.

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Office of Education and Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory invite you to

participate in the upcoming 2015 History of Winter professional development teacher-as-scientist workshop. This

week of training, to be held February 15-21, 2015 in Lake Placid, NY, places teachers in the role of scientists, working

side-by-side with professional scientists and technologists from NASA, the Cold Regions Research and Engineering

Laboratory, and partner universities.

Click hereto learn more about the workshop and download the registration form. Interested

applicants should apply no later than December 31, 2014

Nominate an Educator for the National Teachers Hall of Fame Applications Due January

10, 2015Located in Emporia, Kansas, the National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) has brought attention to the profession

through an annual recognition program that honors five of the nation's most outstanding teachers. Nominees must

have a minimum of 20 years of full-time preK12 teaching experience.

Ceremonies take place in June of each year. All expenses are paid by the NTHF. Following the induction, members

continue in their current endeavors and serve students and the field of education by becoming lifelong ambassadors.

Being an ambassador of the NTHF includes participating in webinars, workshops, and in a speaker's bureau, as well as

representing and marketing the NTHF through public appearances and educational endeavors. For more information,

clickhere.

Vernier Engineering Contest Applications Due by January 15, 2015Vernier Software & Technology is accepting applications for its Engineering Contest, which recognizes STEM

educators 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 either

the 2015 NSTA STEM conference or the 2015 ASEE conference. Three awards will be given: one for middle school, one

for high school, and one for college.

Educators who apply must submit a video showcasing the use of Vernier sensors in a project or experiment. The

sensors may be used in conjunction with Vernier's Logger Pro software, NI LabVIEW software, LEGO NXT or EV3, VEX,
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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 to

specifically explain how the project addresses the engineering practices called for in the Next Generation Science

Standards. More information about the competition can be foundhere.

NEW!!! $1000 Scholarships for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop Register by March 1st

Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest + Machu PicchuThe July 1-11, 2015 Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru is a cross-curricular professional

development 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,

Amazon Rainforest Workshops; and Dr. David Pearson, Wildlife Travelers Guide to Peru; and work side-

by-side with scientists Dr. Steve Madigosky, Widener University; and Randy Morgan,

Curator/Entomologist, Cincinnati Zoo as you:

Participate in citizen science projectsand inquiry based field studieson a 1/4-mile Rainforest

Canopy Walkway 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 therole of education in creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.

Work with fellow educators to explore strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for

incorporating STEM education, 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

Extension optional. $1000 scholarship deadline March 1, 2015. Program cost is $1240 + air for

scholarship recipients. Space is limited! Register early to secure your spot!

Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at:

http://www.amazonworkshops.com/educator-academy.html

[email protected] more information.

NEW!!! Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science TeachingNominations Open Nominate by April 1st, 2015The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest honor the United

States government bestows for K12 mathematics and science teaching. Up to 108 teachers may be recognized each

year. Presidential awardees receive a certificate signed by the President, a trip for two to Washington, D.C., to attend a

series of recognition events, and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). PAEMST's most recent

cohort of awardees even had the opportunity tomeet with President Barack Obama.

The PAEMST program is pleased to announce that the 20142015 nomination period for grades 712 mathematics

and science (including computer science) teachers is now open! Please consider nominating a talented teacher using

thePAEMST websitetoday. Applications open November 1, 2014. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2015, and the

application deadline is May 1, 2015.

Student Competitions and Grant OpportunitiesNEW!!! FIRST Women in Science and Technology Forum for High School Girls, November 7th

Register now for this year's FIRST Women in Science & Technology (WIST) Forum presented by FIRST Place and

University of New Hampshire (UNH) Manchester on Friday, November 7, 2014.

The FIRST WIST Forum, offered since 2000 to more than 250 attendees every other year, has proven to be a very

effective day and networking opportunity for high school girls to learn more about careers in science and technology
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directly from successful women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.

Following the keynote(s), panelists from a wide variety of science, technology, engineering and math fields will give

presentations and reflect on their education, careers, field, choices, work history, and what a high school student

needs to know today for a rewarding future career in science and technology.

Details The Forum runs from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.

Breakfast and lunch are included

The fee is $10 per student and $20 per adult chaperone (teachers, parents, other mentors). A limited

number of scholarships is available.

Registration is now open.

Planning For College*

During the Planning for College session, you will learn which classes you need to take in high school in order to reach

your college and career goals, learn about the college application process, learn what activities you might participate

in to enhance your high school experience, and gather resources that will help you plan for college.

College Session

In the college sessions, you will discover the differences between studying science, technology, and engineering at a

technical school versus a liberal arts school, and you will have the opportunity to hear from current college students

about the choices they made and learn about majors that might interest you. Well show you why choosing a major

doesntmean you are locked in for life, and well share volunteer opportunities that might help you make valuable

career decisions.

Career Sessions

Throughout the day, our career speakers will share their personal stories and their creative ways of using science,

technology, engineering, and math and the choices they made in their careers and everyday lives.

Questions? More info? Email Karen Sullivan [email protected]

Earth Science Contests for Grades K-5 and Grade 6-9 Enter by October 17thThe American Geosciences Institute is sponsoring a series of contests to celebrate Earth Science Week 2014. This

year's celebration takes place Oct. 12-18, 2014. Photography Contest: Open to All Ages:http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html.

Visual Arts Contest: Open to Students in Grades K-5:

http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/visualarts/index.html

Essay Contest: Open to Students in Grades 6-9:http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html

The entry deadline for all three contests is Oct. 17, 2014. Visit the contest websites for full details

Verizon Innovative App Challenge for Middle and High School Students Register by

November 24thEligible middle school and high school students in the United States will work with a faculty adviser in teams of 57

and develop an original concept for a mobile app that incorporates STEM principles and content and addresses a

societal or community problem. No app building experience is necessary to enter. Eight "Best in Nation" winners will

be awarded a $20,000 cash grant for their school, and students on the winning teams will receive Samsung Galaxy

Tabs and be invited to present their developed apps in person at the 2015 National Technology Student AssociationConference in Dallas, Texas, in June 2015. More information about the competition can be foundhere.

eCYBERMISSION for Grades 6-9 Enter by December 17thScience teachers and the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) are on a mission to increase student

interest in STEM education through the eCYBERMISSION program. Students in grades 6 - 9 are challenged to think

about real-world applications of STEM by working in teams to identify a problem in their community and using

scientific practices or the engineering design process to find a solution. Students can win on a state, regional, and

national level, with national winning teams receiving up to $9,000 in U.S. EE Savings Bonds, valued at maturity.
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Students registered by November 5 will receive a FREE STEM Research Kit, which includes a notebook, flash drive, and

pencil. For more information, visithttp://www.ecybermission.com/

Registrationis now open for the 20142015 program year.

For more information, visit the competitionwebsiteor contact eCYBERMISSION Mission Control at 1-866-GO-CYBER

(462-9237) or via email [email protected] deadline for registration is December 17, 2014.

HQs Ordinary Object Redesign Student Contest for HS Seniors Enter by December 31stHQ, a company that designs user experience and user interfaces for web and mobile, is offering a $1,000 scholarship

to the winner of its Ordinary Object Redesign contest. High school seniors or college students are invited to submit a

redesign of an ordinary object in PDF form as well as a one- to two-paragraph description of their project. The

description will address the participant's design process, the general elements of good design, and how good design

can make something better or more effective.

The competition has no GPA requirement. Those submitting entries must be legal residents of the United States. The

deadline is December 31, 2014. Visit the website at:

http://builtbyhq.com/scholarship/

for more details and official rules.

Registration Now Open for Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Program Deadline for projects sJanuary 30thYear 23 of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision programthe world's largest K12 student science competitionofficially

kicks 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 young

students to excel in science and technology. Working in teams of two to four to design innovative technologies that

could exist in 20 years, students have the opportunity to win a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond (at maturity). Canadian

winners receive Canada bonds purchased for the equivalent issue price in Canadian dollars. The program is also

offering great prize packages for the teachers and the school with the largest number of qualified teams. New this

year, to celebrate ExploraVision's 23rd anniversary, the top 23 teachers who submit more than 23 eligible online

entries will win a Toshiba Tablet.

Teachers can learn more about the 20142015 competition by watching ExploraVision'snew video,hosted by Bill Nye

the Science Guy, or visiting the competitionwebsite.Follow ExploraVision on Twitter at@ToshibaInnovateor like

ExploraVision on Facebook.

STEM Youth Rover Challenge sponsored by The Mars Society Deadline for Submission is

January 31stThe Youth Rover Challengeis a multi-tier robotics educationdevelopment program that is hosted, sponsored and

operated 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 for

schools and organizations with students or members in grades 5-12 to have the chance to build and compete at a

global level with a LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 based robotic roverand competition arena intended to simulate the

surface of Mars. The sandbox where the robotic rover operates is intended to be replicated so participants can

operate 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 Mars

Rovers accomplish on the surface of Mars and other harsh environments on remote places on Earth. The competition

is operated on-site at your self-built sandbox and the final operation of the field tasks are then videotaped and sent

to YRC for submiss

Documents

RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 10-10-14