SAMEC E-News: 09-29-06
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1) Upcoming Professional Development
for K-12 Science Teachers
2) Fall 2006 Science and Mathematics
Courses for Teachers
3) Available Resources for K-12
Science and Mathematics Teachers
4) Available Positions for K-12
Science and Mathematics Teachers
5) K-12 Science and Mathematics
Teacher Opportunities
6) K-12 Student Opportunities
7) UA Faculty, Staff and College
Student Opportunities
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1) Upcoming Professional Development
for K-12 Science and Mathematics Teachers
Earth
Science Days, October 11 and 12, 2006 — Earth Science Days will
be held at the Pima College Northwest Campus on October 11 and 12 from
9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you are interested in participating or know of
someone who could provide their students with advising information,
handouts, brochures, posters, that includes educational opportunities,
demonstrations, etc. for their campus community, please contact Dr.
Denise Meeks, Science & Mathematics Department Chair, Pima
Community College, Northwest Campus, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Dr.
Meeks can be reached at 206-2247 or dmeeks@pima.edu.
Tables and tents will be provided.
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"Global
Climate Change" Lecture Series" begins October 17, 2006 —
UA's College of Science is proud to present seven lectures that
will discuss how climate interacts with our biosphere, hydrosphere and
atmosphere, and will offer ways to mitigate global climate changes
through technology and policy. The first of the series begins on
October 17 with Malcolm Hughes, Professor of Dendrochronology. All
lectures begin at 7 pm and are free to the public. Call 520.621.4090
for more information or visit their website at: http://cos.arizona.edu/climate/
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Earth
Education Workshop, October 28, 2006, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Agua
Caliente Park, Tucson, AZ, — If you are someone who recognizes
that we need a serious educational response to our environmental
crisis, believes in providing direct contact with the natural world
through adventuresome learning experiences, wants to help people
develop a better relationship with their home planet, then join us for
a full day of stimulating sessions and demonstration activities
introducing you to an exciting educational response to our
environmental crisis. Earth education programs help learners understand
basic ecological processes, develop positive feelings about being in
the natural world and use their new understandings and feelings to
change their own lives. How does the earth function ecologically and
how am I personally dependent upon these life support systems? What are
the rewards for immersing myself in the sights, sounds, smells and
touches offered by the natural world? What daily choices could insure
my personal well-being and that of all earth’s creatures? In an Earth
Education Workshop you will receive: 1) An overview of the history and
philosophy of earth education; 2) A look at how environmental education
went “astray”; 3) An introduction to the components of effective
concept building; 4) Exposure to dynamic leadership styles that
captivate and motivate students; 5) An overview of a model earth
education program; 6) Firsthand participation in components from
several earth education programs.
The cost of $45.00 (lunch included) will include both indoor and
outdoor sessions. Sonoran Desert Branch of IEE & Pima County
Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation are sponsoring this event. For
more information please contact: Mike Mayer at 520-795-6637 or Mmayer4667@cox.net or Bruce Johnson at
520-621-7889 or brucej@email.arizona.edu.
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2) Spring 2007 Science and Mathematics
Courses for Teachers
Microscopy for Teachers BIOC 597c Section 1 — 1-unit of graduate
credit, 4 Saturdays, Exact Dates TBA, 9 am- 1 pm, Marley 101B,
University of Arizona Main Campus. Instructors are Dave Bentley
and Patty Jansma. This 1-unit, graduate-level course will cover the
basics of light and electron microscopy. The format will be hands-on
laboratory exercises, including time on both the scanning and
transmission electron microscopes. Alignment, adjustment and
maintenance of light microscopes found in the classroom will be covered
also. The goal of this class is to incorporate hands-on microscopy into
your classroom curriculum. The Electron Microscopy Facility staff will
be available during and following the course to assist you in executing
this goal. Other forms of microscopy and their applications will be
discussed, and handouts will be provided. This class may be taken
whether you're in a degree program or if you're taking it as a
non-degree student. Class size is limited to 8 persons. To enroll,
contact Ellie Warder via email warder@u.arizona.edu
or call (520) 621-5903. To avoid late penalties, you must be enrolled
and have paid all your registration fees by January 10, 2007. Cost:
$326 (sorry, no scholarships available).
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3) Available Resources for K-12
Educators
Teacher
Magazine "the Technology Issue" is now available online. Look
for stories on Web instructional tools, on-line lesson plans, a
high-tech learning lab, and more at http://www.teachermagazine.org
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School
Effectiveness Science Standards-Based Best Practices —
http://www.ade.az.gov/SBTL/sdi/science.asp
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Free
preview copies of state student assessment tests are available —
Do you have students working below grade level? Would some of your
students like extra practice at or above grade level? Then these
ungraded math and science workbooks are for you! Students can work in
these books without feeling left behind or out of place! Each workbook
provides over 100 pages of math problems. Multiple-choice questions are
similar to questions found on state assessment tests. Open-ended
questions provide an opportunity to practice problem-solving skills.
Chapters in these books closely follow strands tested on state
assessment tests. Teacher Editions provide correct answers to multiple
choice questions and responses to open-ended questions. Get your
students ready for state competency assessments! http://www.qworkbooks.com/newcatalog.html
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4) Available Positions for K-12
Science and Mathematics Educators
Superior
JHS/SHS School District needs four math/biology/physics teachers.
The district is located at the mouth of Queen Creek Canyon, home of the
Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Student teachers are invited to
apply. If interested, please contact Mr. Paul Hatch, Principal,
at phatch@superior.k12.az.us or 520-689-3100.
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5) K-12 Science and Mathematics
Teachers Opportunities
Foundation
Educator Achievement Award — Every two years, the American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation recognizes
up to seven outstanding educators for their accomplishments in exciting
K-12 students about math and science and preparing them to use and
contribute to tomorrow's technologies. To nominate an outstanding K-12
educator visit their website at: http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=217
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6) K-12 Student Opportunities
Phoenix
Mission Science Operations Center Open House — The Phoenix Mars
Mission Science Operation Center will open its doors to the public for
its first Open House on October 21, 2006 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. The
Phoenix Science Operations Center (SOC) located at 6th and Drachman is
mission control for the next NASA Mars mission, the Phoenix Mars
Lander. Scientists and engineers are training for Martian surface
operations in this facility using a lander model and simulated Martian
soils. The public is invited to view the Payload Interoperability
Testbed lander perform tasks and check out two exhibits built by
Tucson’s Pima Air & Space Museum that focus on the Phoenix Mars
Mission and the search for water throughout our Solar System. The day
will include: Phoenix Mission Control Tours, Spacecraft robotic arm
demonstrations, Presentations by Peter Smith, Phoenix Mission Principle
Investigator, Exhibits, Kids activities, Mars animation, Meet NASA
scientists. For more information keep checking back at: http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/events
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7) UA Faculty, Staff and Student
Opportunities
“New
Opportunities & New Dimensions," October 5, 2006, 3:00-5:00
pm — Designed to foster collaboration and provide first class research
and interaction spaces, the UA Chemistry Department invites you to
participate in “New Opportunities & New Dimensions”, a celebration
of the opening of their new state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory
facility in the Chemical Sciences Building. Speakers will include
UA president Dr. Robert Shelton, College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz
and representatives of the Chemistry Department and the State of
Arizona. Following the formal program, guests will have the opportunity
to explore the 87,000-square-foot facility. The building contains over
35,000 square feet of research space and specialized labs including a
Clean Room, Glass Blowing, X-ray and Surface Analysis laboratories.
This historical moment will commemorate innovation, new technology and
an environment to promote scientific education and practical training
for the leaders of tomorrow. Exploring scientific arenas have earned
the researchers in this department international recognition and awards
for the Chemistry department and The University of Arizona. Guided
Tours will begin approximately at 3:50 pm in the lobby of Chemical
Science Building (CSB). Please RSVP by calling 520.621.6354 or rsvp@chem.arizona.edu. http://iiewww.ccit.arizona.edu/uamap/staticLarge/44.html
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Phoenix
Mission Open House Need Volunteers — Volunteers are needed for
The Phoenix Mars Mission Science Operation Center Open House on October
21, 2006. The Phoenix Mars Mission Science Operation Center (SOC)
located at 6th and Drachman in Tucson, Arizona is mission control for
the next NASA Mars mission, the Phoenix Mars Lander. Scientists and
engineers are training for Martian surface operations in this facility
using a lander model and simulated Martian soils. If selected,
lunch and a T-shirt will be provided. If interested, please respond no
later than October 16th to Jessie Cornia at jcornia@lpl.arizona.edu
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UA
Student Showcase 2006, November 10-11, 2006 — Student Showcase
is an exhibition of undergraduate and graduate projects in all areas of
academic study within the University of Arizona community.
Student Showcase provides both graduate and undergraduate students with
an opportunity to win prizes to help support their education and bring
recognition to their work. Last year, Student Showcase featured a
record 123 exhibits. More than $10,000 in prizes were awarded
last year to students who presented exceptional projects. These
awards were based on results of the judging process. Concluding
the two-day event is an awards ceremony, which recognizes the students
for their outstanding performance within their respective fields.
Each year, the winners are invited to present their projects to
legislators at the State Capital in early February 2007. While
only students are permitted to enter exhibits in the Showcase event,
participation of faculty advisors, staff, administrators and community
members is actively encouraged. Please help us demonstrate The
University of Arizona’s strength as a student centered research
institution by encouraging students to participate in this year’s
student Showcase. Encourage your college students to feature
their research and creative projects in Student Showcase 2006.
The deadline for applications is October 6th, 2006. Applications are
available online at http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu/
For more information about Student Showcase, please contact Amanda
Brobbel at 626-7526 or gpsc@u.arizona.edu
or visit http://www.gpsc.arizona.edu/sections/events/eventSubsection/studentShowcase.php
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UA
Student Showcase looking for volunteers — Teams of faculty
members, students, staff, and community members judge the student
projects. The judges' time commitment involves a lunch from
approximately 11:30 AM -1:00 PM in the Ventana Room on Friday, November
10th, followed by the judging under the tents in front of the library,
approximately 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. More information about judging:
The judging panels view each exhibitor's presentation (in a particular
category) and rate it according to overall display, clarity of
presentation, and the exhibitor’s ability to field questions concerning
their project. The students are also judged on the academic merit and
the value of their project to the community. If you are interested in
judging, or have more questions, please contact Amanda Brobbel at gpsc@u.arizona.edu or 626-7526 by
October 20th.
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Summer
2007 FBI Honors Internship Program deadline is October 10, 2006
—Each summer, a special group of outstanding undergraduate and graduate
students are selected to participate in the FBI Honors Internship
Program in Washington, D.C. The program offers students an exciting
insider's view of FBI operations and provides an opportunity to explore
the many career opportunities within the Bureau. At the same time, the
program is designed to enhance the FBI's visibility and recruitment
efforts at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Due
to the very selective and highly competitive nature of the Honors
Internship Program, a limited number of internships are awarded each
summer. Only individuals possessing strong academic credentials,
outstanding character, a high degree of motivation and the willingness
to represent the FBI upon returning to their respective campus will be
selected. To apply submit the following forms to the WINS program
office before the deadline. For more information please visit: http://www.american.edu/wins/apply.html
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Teaching
Teams Program Faculty Development Workshop Series — Are you
frustrated that your students lack fundamental skills, your students
are not engaged in their learning, you don't have the time to
incorporate anything new into your curriculum? Then come to a workshop
or two in the Teaching Teams Program Faculty Development Workshop
Series. This series of faculty development workshops is sponsored by
the Teaching Teams Program, University Learning Center, University
Libraries, University Teaching Center, and The Writing Program. They
are designed to help you help your students become more able and
responsible learners, rethink the traditional faculty and student
roles, and explore alternative delivery methods. A light lunch will be
provided, so please RSVP to ttp@u.arizona.edu
The complete schedule and additional information can be found at:
http://teachingteams.arizona.edu/ep/workshops.htm
or by contacting us at the above email address. The remaining schedule
is as follows: Workshop 6—Friday, October 13, 2006, 12:00-2:00
pm, "Getting Your Students to Do and Understand the Readings," Kuiper
Space Sciences Room 351; Workshop 7—Friday, October 20, 2006,
12:00-2:00 pm, "Ensuring Equitable Access to Learning in Your Class,"
Kuiper Space Sciences Room 351; Workshop 8—Friday, November 3, 2006,
12:00-2:00 pm, "Why can't I just use the internet?! Research,
Plagiarism and Your Students," Kuiper Space Sciences Room 351
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