SAMEC E-news 01-04-08

 

Cragin Elementary School Needs Science Fair Judges

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Needs Science Fair Judges

Lauffer Middle School Needs Science Fair Judges

Bird Sleuth Educators Training

M.S. Degree Program in General Biology for Secondary School Teachers

On-Line Biology Course for Teachers Biology Update 1

A Look at the Learning Cycle Model Using High Technology and a Little Dirt

Paid Summer Research Internships Available Through the AZ-START Program

Radar on Titan: New Discoveries about Methane Lakes and Streams

The Edges of Life Lecture Series

Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology 2008

Summer 2008 Engineering Academy (SEA)

Educational E-Journal Links

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Cragin Elementary School Needs Science Fair Judges

Cragin Elementary School, located near Tucson Blvd. and Fort Lowell, is looking for science fair judges, February 5, 2008, from 8-10:30. If interested, please contact Connie Lewis, connie.lewis@tusd1.org <mailto:connie.lewis@tusd1.org>, 520-232-6700.

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Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Needs Science Fair Judges

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (PRCA), is looking for science fair judges, January 28, 2008, 1:00-5:00Contact: Elaine MacKenzie, elaine.mackenzie@prca-tucson.org, 520-797-0107

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Lauffer Middle School Needs Science Fair Judges

Ava Beamer, science coordinator at Lauffer Middle School in Sunnyside (Tucson), is looking for science fair judges. Their science fair will be Wed, Jan. 30 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. They could use judges who can stay anywhere from a couple of hours to all day. You can contact Ava at: phone: 520-545-4929  email: avab@susd12.org

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Bird Sleuth Educators Training, Saturday, January 12, 2008, 9am-3pm

Use birds to teach science with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology's acclaimed BIRD SLEUTH! Aligned to National Science Standards! Earn Continuing Education Credits! Tucson Audubon Society's Mason Center

$50 Fee Includes Lunch & reproducible materials

Sponsored By Tucson Audubon Society

For more information or to sign up, contact Cathy Wise (602) 468-6470 cwise@audubon.org

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Radar on Titan: New Discoveries about Methane Lakes and Streams

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The University of Arizona, Kuiper Space Sciences, Room: 308

 

The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory Spring Lecture Series presents Jonathan Lunine, professor of physics and planetary sciences. SaturnÕs planet-sized moon, Titan, is a world of lakes, streams, mountains and maybe ice volcanoes - all revealed by instruments aboard the Cassini Orbiter. This lecture will focus on radar images that give you a tour of this exotic world that may have something to teach us about EarthÕs past and future.

 

This lecture is free to the public. Teacher professional development certificates will be available at the SAMEC teacher table post lecture.  This lecture series is sponsored by The University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, the UA/NASA Space Grant Program, the Space Imagery Center and the Science and Mathematics Education Center, which provide funding for this program. For additional information visit: http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/COLPL/ or contact samec@lpl.arizona.edu

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The Edges of Life Lecture Series

The UA's College of Science is proud to present six lectures that will probe these edges of life. Bringing together perspectives that include biology, communications, medicine, technology, and philosophy, these six speakers will help us engage and understand the limits of life, and what might lie beyond. Lectures are held at Centennial Hall on the campus of the University of Arizona.

 

All lectures begin at 7:00 pm and are free to the public. Call 520-621-4090 for more information. on Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:00- pm, in The University of Arizona Centennial Hall. Teacher professional development certificates will be available at the COS table post lecture.

http://cos.arizona.edu

 

January 26, "Life's defining edge: the origins of life" (Roy Parker, Professor, MCB)

January 30, "Life's extreme edge: the limits of organic life on earth and other planets" (Jonathan Lunine, Professor, LPL)

February 6, "Life's final edge: the origin and extinction of species in a human-dominated earth" (Michael Rosenzweig, Professor, EEB)

February 13, "Life's cognitive edge: the role of the mind and what it means to be human" (Anna Dornhaus. Assistant Professor, EEB)

February 20, "Life's human edge: changing perspectives" (Michael Gill, Associate Professor, Philosophy)

March 5, "Life's technological edge: the singularity is near: when humans transcend biology" (Ray Kurzweil, Founder, Chair and CEO, Kurzweil Technologies, Inc)

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M.S. Degree Program in General Biology for Secondary School Teachers

The University of Arizona offers a summer-oriented graduate program(with a year-round option) designed specifically for middle and high school biology teachers. The program's graduate-level courses focus on updating and expanding your biology content knowledge and expanding your teaching techniques. Participants have the opportunity to meet and network with other outstanding teachers and develop lasting relationships with university staff and faculty. The program is flexible, allowing participants to take classes at times convenient for them, and several courses are available on-line. Modest scholarship support is available for in-service Arizona teachers. Applications for Summer 2008 are due March 1. For more information, visit <http://biology.arizona.edu/sciconn> or call Ellie Warder at (520)621-5903.

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On-Line Biology Course for Teachers Biology Update 1

An on-line course for secondary school science teachers BIOC 623c, 3-units of graduate credit

Starts: January 14, 2008

Instructors: Jim Ware, M.S. and Lisa Rezende, Ph.D.

 

This course will focus on recent advances in the understanding of basic biology and on new applications in cellular and molecular aspects of biology. This online course will begin on Wednesday, January 16, taking place over 15 weeks. Online assignments will include weekly discussions, activities, and quizzes, as well as a variety of written assignments.

 

Courtesy of the AZ-Start grant funded by Science Foundation Arizona, in-service Arizona teachers who enroll in this on-line course will receive a $600 scholarship towards the cost of the course ($1,064.50). You would be responsible for $464.50 plus a $25 application fee (if necessary). To register, contact Ellie Warder at warder@u.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903by January 15, 2008.

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A Look at the Learning Cycle Model Using High Technology and a Little Dirt

A Free 8-Hour Non-Credit Workshop for Teachers

Saturday, January 19, 2008 (Part 1) AND Sunday, January 20, 2008 (Part 2)

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Biological Sciences West 247, 1041 E Lowell St

The University of Arizona Main Campus in Tucson

Presenter: Brad Donaldson, M.S. candidate at The University of Arizona

 

This workshop will begin with a brief hands-on exercise identifying tracks and wildlife sign in order to introduce (or reacquaint) us to the 5-ELearning Cycle. The Learning Cycle model promotes inquiry and exploration as a process for learning science. The remainder of the workshop will focus on GIS-based instructional modules. This curriculum based on the Learning Cycle model uses GIS to teach science content (we'll be working on the Ocean Environment, specifically the unit on marine productivity). Used as an instructional tool, GIS allows students to see relationships by manipulating maps, tables and charts. The curriculum, produced by the Saguaro Project, promotes learning with GIS rather than learning about GIS science. The computer-based programs allow students with little prior experience with GIS to explore data sets, understand fundamental science concepts, and engage in problem solving.

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Paid Summer Research Internships Available Through the AZ-START Program

Approximately 30 in-service Arizona middle and high school science teachers will be selected to participate in and receive financial support from the AZ-START summer research program in 2008. Courtesy of a grant from the Science Foundation Arizona, interns will receive financial support based on the amount of time he/she spends actively engaged in research. An intern who spends the entire summer (at least 9 weeks, 40hours/week or more) on his/her research project would receive the maximum award of $9,000. The internship may be renewed for a second summer.

 

To participate in the Summer Research Internship program, you should meet the following requirements:

* Have taken a minimum of 18 units of biology course work at the undergraduate and/or graduate level

* Be an in-service science/biology teacher Submit your application online at <http://www.biochem.arizona.edu/AZ-START/internships.htm>. All application materials must be received by 5 pm on Monday, March 31, 2008. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions, contact Ellie Warder at warder@u.arizona.edu or (520) 621-5903.

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Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology 2008

We invite participants to submit a presentation or student poster proposal for the Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology 2008 @ Northern Arizona University (formerly the NAU e-Learning Institute) to be held on May 19-21 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Just an hour and half from the Grand Canyon, the mountains of Flagstaff offer a cool summer retreat for a practical institute focusing on effective applications of technology in the university setting.

 

The Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology is a perfect venue to share best practices and learn from experienced instructors as well as enjoy Flagstaff's wonderful scenery and local attractions. All registration fees will be waived for accepted proposals.

 

Deadline for submission: February 15, 2008

Notification of Acceptance: February 29, 2008.

Track Descriptions

<https://webmail.nau.edu/redirect?http://www2.nau.edu/%7Ed-elearn/events/callForProposalsDetails.php?EVENT_ID=142>

Guidelines: <https://webmail.nau.edu/redirect?http://www2.nau.edu/%7Ed-elearn/events/callForProposalsGuidelines.php?EVENT_ID=142>

Submission Online Submission Form <https://webmail.nau.edu/redirect?http://www2.nau.edu/%7Ed-elearn/events/callForProposalsSubmit.php?EVENT_ID=142&ID=>

 

For more information contact: Sharon Gorman, Conference Organizer, Phone: (928)523-0278  Email: Sharon.Gorman@nau.edu

Southwest Institute for Learning with <hhttp://www2.nau.edu/~d-elearn/events/callForProposals.php?EVENT_ID=142>Technology 2008 @ Northern Arizona University

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Summer 2008 Engineering Academy (SEA)

Innovative university-industry partnerships to recruit qualified women and minority high-school students into engineering. During the summer of 2008, the College of Engineering at the University of Arizona (UA) will offer a Summer Engineering Academy (SEA) to attract qualified high school students to consider engineering as a career option. The fundamental idea behind the SEA program is to show prospective engineers exactly how an idea becomes reality. In this program, student teams will design aerodynamic cars and devices under the theme of Technology in Service of Society, make models that will be tested in a specially built wind tunnel. Students will be trained to use SolidWorksâ„¢, Powder Injection 3-D Printing and for Computer Aided Design (CAD) and rapid prototyping (RP), respectively. Classroom lectures will cover topics ranging from Fundamentals of Aerodynamics to Materials used in Engineering. Prizes will be awarded to best over all designs.

 

There will be three sessions:

Session I, a residential program for high school freshman and sophomoresDates : June 8-13 (Orientation for parents, students on Sunday June 8th)

Session II, a residential program for high school juniors and seniorsDates: June 15-20 (Orientation for parents, students on Sunday June 15th)

Session III, a residential program for high school juniors and seniorsDates: June 22-27 (Orientation for parents, students on Sunday June 22nd)

Fees: $450 includes all program materials, room and board. Need based scholarships will be available on a first come first served basis.

For further information and applications, please contact Cecilia Gaxiola, 520-621-4018, e-mail: gaxiola@engr.arizona.edu. Applicants may also access applications from the SEA website: http:// www.engr.arizona.edu/sea

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Educational E-Journal Links

Carolina Biological online tips: http://www.carolina.com/tips/

CONTINUUM (The first edition of the Governor's P-20 Council newsletter): http://www.governor.state.az.us/

P20/Education News and Research Reports: http://www.queuenews.com/AZnews

Education Week: http://www.edweek.orgNo Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/

Latino Issues in Higher Education: http://www.innovativeducators.org/NSTA Express: http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/ nstaexpress_2006_10_23.htm

NSTA Science Class (High School Edition): http://science.nsta.org/ enewsletter/2006-11/member_high.htm

NSTA Web Seminars: http://institute.nsta.org/web_seminars.asp

Physics Teacher Online: http://phy.ilstu.edu/jpteo/

SACNAS e-nouncements (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science): http://www.sacnas.org/enouncements.cfm

Teacher Magazine: http://www.teachermagazine.org

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