SAMEC E-News: 01-19-07
UA Science Teacher's
Colloquium Series
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Needs Science Fair Judges
Empire High School Needs
Science Fair Judges
Laurel Clark EARTH CAMP -
Leadership for a Shared Planet
TUSD Looking for
Tutors/Advisors
3rd Native American Student
Art Competition themed Education: A Gift Beyond Boundaries
Summer Opportunity for
Science Educators
Teaching Mapping Skills to
High School or College Students
"An Inconvenient Truth"
Donated First Come, First Serve Basis to Teachers
The Partnership for Research
and Education in Plants Seeks High School Biology Teachers to Serve as
PREP Fellows
The University of Arizona has
allocated $40,000 to the Undergraduate Research Fund for the 2007-2008
year
Space Weather News
Educational E-Journal Links
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UA Science
Teacher's Colloquium Series
The Science Teacher's Colloquium Series is a forum for K-12 science
teachers to learn about cutting edge research at The University of
Arizona (UA). From nanotechnology to Earth-sized virtual radio
telescopes, the Ice Age to gene science, the UA is advancing in all
areas of science as it reinforces its continued position as one of the
top public national research universitys. One hour of professional
development credit is offered for attending each seminar. This
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 http://samec.lpl.arizona.edu/k12educators
or contact samec@lpl.arizona.edu
* January 23, 2007, 7:30-8:30
pm "Mission to the Surface of Saturn’s
moon Titan," Martin Tomasko, Research Professor, Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory (Location: UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall Room 308)
* February 27, 2007,
7:30-8:30 pm “Hothouse: Global Climate Change and
the Human Condition," Robert Strom, Professor Emeritus, Lunar and
Planetary Laboratory (Location: UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall
Room 308)
* March 27, 2007, 7:30-8:30
pm "New Views of Saturn," Bob Brown,
Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
(Location: UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall Room 308)
* April 24, 2007, 7:30-8:30
pm "Mars: Up Close and Personal, Alfred
McEwen, Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (Location: UA Kuiper
Space Sciences Lecture Hall Room 308)
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Pusch Ridge
Christian Academy Needs Science Fair Judges
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is looking for science fair judges from
1:00-5:00 pm on January 29, 2007. If interested, please contact
Elaine MacKenzie, elaine.mackenzie@prca-tucson.org,
520-797-0107
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Empire High School
Needs Science Fair Judges
Empire High School (in Tucson, near Houghton and I-10) would like to
ask for your help judging our Science Fair. They are trying to make a
student interview part of their judging process, and are in need of a
larger number of judges. Science Fair judging will begin at 6:30 PM on
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. New judges may attend a workshop either Monday,
Feb 12, from 6:30-7:30 PM, or Tuesday, Feb 13, from 5:30-6:30 PM
(immediately prior to judging). Food will be provided for judges
Tuesday evening. Any and all volunteer help is greatly appreciated.
Please contact the EHS Volunteer Coordinator, Carla Nichols, at (520)
879-3002 or nicholsc@vail.k12.az.us,
or the Science Dept. Chair, Michael Frank (frankm@vail.k12.az.us)
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Laurel Clark EARTH
CAMP - Leadership for a Shared Planet
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the UA College of Science team up
to offer middle school and high school students an incredible summer
learning experience. Youth build leadership skills through experiential
learning and conceptual understanding of earth processes, expand
awareness of the interdependency of all living things, and create a
sense of wonder related to the Sonoran Desert. To receive a packet
containing 10 color brochures and a 10 minute promotional DVD, please
contact Amy Orchard at 520-883-3083 or aorchard@desertmuseum.org To
learn more about our day program with three overnighters (MS) and our
10-day field excursion (HS) visit http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/camp_page.php
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TUSD Looking for
Tutors/Advisors
TUSD (Tucson Unified School District) is looking for tutors/advisors
for middle school math and/or language arts. Motivated individuals will
provide academic remediation and enrichment while building,
relationships with students to enhance self-esteem, encourage
participation in extra curricular activities and act as a role model.
Requirements: Must have a minimum of 60 college credits, reliable
transportation, experience with children (preferably older than 10
years) and available to work between 10-19.5 hours per week between the
hours of 8 - 4pm. Rate of Pay: $10+ per hour. School sites will work
around university student schedules to meet applicant and hiring needs.
If interested, please provide the following: Name and phone number,
Major/Minor, Resume and/or outline of experiences, Availability of
days/hours, Email to:
jacqueline.denton@tusd1.org, (520) 225-6732
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3rd Native
American Student Art Competition themed Education: A Gift Beyond
Boundaries
The Office of Indian Education announces the 3rd Native American
Student Art Competition themed Education: A Gift Beyond Boundaries. The
2007 competition requires participants to register their entries online
at www.indianeducation.org/sac or call 1-888-747-4994 prior to
submitting their artwork to receive a confirmation number. The postmark
deadline for the 2007 competition is Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Look
for your outreach kit in the mail. For more information, please contact
Paula Arevalo at 1-888-747-4994 or email parevalo@kauffmaninc.com
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Summer Opportunity
for Science Educators
Paid field research experience & professional development * Conduct
cutting-edge field research in ecology and evolution and help design a
field research curriculum for high-school science students * work with
field biologists at a prairie research site * learn about the tallgrass
prairie ecosystem * enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities * housing
and travel covered plus modest stipend
To learn more and to apply, visit the Echinacea project web page: http://echinacea.umn.edu/opportunities.htm#k12.
For additional information, contact Stuart Wagenius at: swagenius@chicagobotanic.org
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Teaching Mapping
Skills to High School or College Students
If you are teaching mapping skills to high school or college students,
DLESE has posted an interesting paper examining the
problems students have with various aspects of this study area.
Visit: http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/edu/DLESE/maptutorial/
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"An Inconvenient
Truth" Donated First Come, First Serve Basis to Teachers
50,000 DVDs of the acclaimed documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" will
be donated on a first come, first serve basis to teachers across
the country to use as a teaching tool in classrooms. This
generous donation was made possible with the cooperation of Paramount
Vantage, Participant Productions, The Environmental Media
Association, and private funders. The DVD will be delivered within 6-8
weeks. A free curriculum guide is also available for download.
Visit: http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=250005832&url_num=4&url=http://www.participate.net/
To request the DVD, visit: http://participate.net/educators/DVD/giveaway
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The Partnership
for Research and Education in Plants Seeks High School Biology Teachers
to Serve as PREP Fellows
Would you like an opportunity to: 1) intern in a university lab in the
summer? 2) partner with university scientists to create
innovative instructional resources? 3) Work collaboratively to
pilot these resources in your classroom? 4) Present at state and
national science and education conferences? 5) Develop
relationships with teaching colleagues from other states? 6) Be
financially rewarded?
You may be interested in becoming a PREP Fellow! The Partnership
for Research and Education in Plants (PREP; http://www.prep.biotech.vt.edu)
seeks high school biology teachers to serve as PREP Fellows. In this
program, modeled after the Kenan Fellows Program at North Carolina
State University, PREP Fellows will collaborate with scientists and
educators at three universities to develop educational materials and
professional development resources for teachers and scientists that
will complement the existing PREP program. High school biology teachers
in Arizona, Missouri, and Virginia are eligible to apply. For
additional information and an application form, please contact Erin
Dolan (BIOoutreach@vt.edu;
540-231-2692 phone; 540-231-7126 fax) or visit the PREP Fellows Program
site at: http://www.biotech.vt.edu/outreach/fellows.html
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The University of
Arizona has allocated $40,000 to the Undergraduate Research Fund for
the 2007-2008 year
The University of Arizona has allocated $40,000 to the Undergraduate
Research Fund for the 2007-2008 year. University undergraduates
can apply for a stipend or other expenses needed for a personalized
research endeavor. The proposal submitted by the prospective student
researcher seeking funds under this program must have the support of a
faculty member. The faculty member will be required to co-sign
the proposal and commit to serve as a research mentor and
advisor. Proposals will be judged by a review committee composed
of faculty and students. Applications will be entertained from
all disciplines within the University. A student researcher may
not receive a grant and also obtain academic credit for the project;
applications for instructional projects will not be considered.
Students wishing to participate in the Undergraduate Research Grant
competition may obtain application forms in the Slonaker House, Room
107. Members of the selection committee are willing to attend
departmental meetings to answer questions and encourage applications
from across the University. A proposal writing information
meeting will be held in the Slonaker House living room on Wednesday,
February 7, at 4pm. Completed applications must be returned to
The Honors College no later than 4:00 pm on March 7, 2007. If you
have questions concerning the program, please contact The Honors
College, Slonaker House, Room 107, or telephone 621-6901.
Undergraduate Research Grant Committee Patricia MacCorquodale,
Chair
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 7, 2007
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Space Weather News
Comet McNaught has continued to brighten as it approaches the sun and
it is now the brightest comet in 30 years. In the days ahead,
Comet McNaught will pass the sun and emerge in good position for
southern hemisphere viewing later this month. Meanwhile, solar
heating will continue to puff up the comet, causing it to brighten even
more. It could become one of the brightest comets in centuries,
visible even in daylit skies. Visit http://spaceweather.com
for photos and updates.
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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.org/
* No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/
* 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/
* Teacher Magazine: http://www.teachermagazine.org
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