SAMEC E-news: 11-03-06
http://samec.lpl.arizona.edu/resources/e-news11-03-06.html
. Where Do We Go From Here? The
Legacies of Vine Deloria Jr.
. Science Teacher's Colloquium Series
. Education Program Coordinator
Vacancy at UA
. Arizona Envirothon
. How can YOU use digital images?
. Information Sheets For Distance
Learning Course Offerings
. NSTA Web Seminars
. Evolution Speaker Series at The
Arizona Science Center
. Re-experience the Excitement of
Learning about Effective Ideas for Education
. Tri-City College Prep High School in
Prescott, AZ Seeks Full-Time Biology Teacher
. Educational E-Journal Links
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Where Do We Go
From Here? The Legacies of Vine Deloria Jr.
Native American Student Affairs (NASA) & The American Indian
Graduate Center (AIGC) at The University of Arizona will be
showing the live webcast of http://aisp.web.arizona.edu/vine_deloria_event.html
Friday, November 10, 2006, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Nugent Building,
Rooms 210 and 205. All UA faculty, staff, and students are invited to
come watch the live webcast or portions of the webcast throughout the
day. For more information on the event agenda please visit http://aisp.web.arizona.edu or
call (520) 621-7108.
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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 to benefit the University, the
state and beyond. 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://samec.lpl.arizona.edu/k12educators
or email samec@lpl.arizona.edu
∗ December 5, 2006, 7:30-8:30 pm (UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall
Room 308) − "The Sun: Understanding Our Nearest Star and Its
Environment" (Joe Giacalone, Asst. Professor, Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory)
∗ December 20, 2006, 3:30-4:30 pm (Planetary Science Institute)
−"Europa's Tenuous Atmosphere" (Gilda Ballester, Associate Staff
Scientist, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory)
∗ January 23, 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm (UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall
Room 308) −"Mission to the Surface of Saturn’s moon Titan" (Martin
Tomasko, Research Professor, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory)
∗ February 27, 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm (UA Kuiper Space Sciences
Lecture Hall Room 308) − “Hothouse: Global Climate Change and the Human
Condition” (Robert Strom, Professor EMERITUS, Lunar and Planetary
Laboratory)
∗ March 27, 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm (UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall
Room 308) − "New Views of Saturn" (Bob Brown, Professor, Lunar and
Planetary Laboratory)
∗ April 24, 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm (UA Kuiper Space Sciences Lecture Hall
Room 308) − "Mars: Up Close and Personal" (Alfred McEwen, Professor,
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory)
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Education Program
Coordinator Vacancy at UA
Job # 36610, Hydrology and Water Resources Dept., Full-Time Regular
Staff, Benefits eligible. Help develop educational modules associated
with watershed visualization project, a multimedia, grade 8-12 learning
adventure in the Phoenix and Tucson areas. - Promote, coordinate and
lead workshops of new watershed visualization module for middle and
high school teachers and students as part of WATER Kit program. - Help
project team organize and re-format SAHRA education materials for
improved teacher accessibility over the web. - Develop strategies for
incorporating distance learning into existing teacher workshops,
particularly Inquiry and Water Issues. Minimum Qualifications -
Masters degree in a field related to natural science or science
education. - Experience in providing teacher professional development
or workshops. - Any equivalent combination of experience, training
and/or education. - Excellent written and oral communication. Preferred
Qualifications - 3-5 years formal/informal science education
experience. - Project management experience - Grant and report writing
experience. - Ability to work in a team/center environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Science teaching and learning. -
Grant writing and Project management - Knowledge of state science
education reforms and standards. - General interest in water resources
and hydrology. This position will remain open until filled. Initial
review of applications will begin on Nov. 15, 2006. A start date in
2007 is preferred. Application Procedures can be processed online
at www.uacareertrack.com. In addition to the on-line forms, the
following application materials are required: a CV and letter of
interest detailing your interests and professional experience,
particularly in bringing new materials to the grades 8-12 classroom.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide two letters
of recommendation. Additional information can be found at: http://www.sahra.arizona.edu
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Arizona Envirothon
Arizona Envirothon is a statewide, annual competition for high school
students that tests their knowledge of natural resources and their
ability to apply that knowledge. It is a member of Canon
Envirothon, North America's largest natural resource competition. Teams
of five students (from the same school or, mainly for home schooled
children, from the same club) are coached by their advisors to achieve
the learning objectives from each of the main topic areas, as outlined
on our website (www.azenvirothon.org). At the state competition
in the spring of each year, they compete against other teams. The
winning team goes on to compete in the North American competition,
where winners receive scholarships of up to $5,000 per student. For
additional information, contact Kathy Killian, Arizona Envirothon
PO Box 1248 Phoenix, AZ 85001 Tel: 602-771-8521 Fax: 602-771-8685 krkillian@azwater.gov http://www.azenvirothon.org
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How can YOU use
digital images?
Find out in PtyS 449/549 in Spring '07 "Image Processing for
Scientific Discovery" Prof. Richard Greenberg, Planetary
Sciences. Learn image processing as a tool for exploration, discovery,
and analysis in a wide range of subjects including geosciences, biology
and biomedicine, astronomy, planetary sciences, meteorology, physics,
and chemistry, as well as graphic arts and communications. The class is
intended for both science and non-science majors. It is also intended
to meet the needs of education majors planning to teach science, who
want to increase their level of sophistication in an area of technology
that can be used as a learning tool in schools. The lectures will be
integrated with hands-on activities and will cover various aspects and
techniques of digital image processing with real-world applications.
The labs will involve extensive image processing on Macintosh computers
with activities involving most scientific disciplines. The image
processing software to be used will be NIH Image, a public domain
program developed for the scientific community at the National
Institutes of Health. The software and hardware are powerful
enough to exercise and elucidate the fundamental underlying
quantitative aspects of image processing, even for students who will go
on to use different image processing systems. Topics to be covered are:
1. The importance of image processing as a tool for exploration,
discovery, and analysis; 2. Digital vs. analog images; 3. Acquisition
of digital imagery; 4. Image processing in the physical and biological
sciences; 5. Image processing theory; 6. Image enhancement;
7. Techniques for quantitative image analysis; 8. Animation for
exploration and discovery. 9. Color reconstruction, theory, false
color, and multi-spectral analysis; 10. Image processing in education.
For term projects, each student will identify and investigate an
application for image processing in scientific research, industry,
business, education, or a field of personal interest. Contact
Prof. Greenberg (greenberg@lpl.arizona.edu or 621-6940) for information
on schedule, content and format of the course. THE ACTUAL
MEETING TIME OF THE CLASSES MAY BE CHANGED TO FIT STUDENTS'
SCHEDULES. FIRST CLASS MEETS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 AT 4:00 PM, IN
ROOM 330, KUIPER SPACE SCIENCES BLDG.
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Information Sheets
For Distance Learning Course Offerings
By the John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences The
University of Arizona
(INDV 102) – Money, Consumers, and Family (3 units)
Web-based delivery Description: An introductory course with
respect to the prominent characteristics of consumption behavior and
societal change that have an influence on consumers and families;
Understanding of personal financial skills and economic and consumption
literacy that are essential in today’s global marketplace. Who should
take this course: Individuals who are interested in University of
Arizona credits Students who are interested in distance learning
courses (via online). Students who need general education (Tier 1)
units. Teachers and educators for professional development. K-12
teachers who are interested in integrating economics and financial
literacy into their classes. Individuals who are interested in
enhancing skills and knowledge in personal finance.
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FSHD 117 -- Human Development and Relations (3 units)
Web-based delivery Description: A broad survey course that
provides students with an introduction to the field of family studies
and human development as well as a foundation for understanding human
development across the life span from psychological, sociological and
anthropological perspectives. For more information: visit http://cals.arizona.edu/fcs/fshd/fshd_117.html
Who should take this course: Individuals who are interested in
University of Arizona credits Students who are interested in distance
learning courses (via online) Students who need course work in
pre-health and pre-nursing or in social and behavioral sciences
Teachers and educators for professional development K-12 teachers,
children and youth educators or human services professionals who are
interested in enhancing their knowledge in human development
Parents who are interested in enhancing skills and knowledge in human
development. For more information: visit http://tcainstitute.org/resources/indv102online.htm
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NSTA Web Seminars
A new series of NSTA Web Seminars is scheduled through March 2007.
Topics include: nutrition and food safety, the Moon, Mars exploration,
plate tectonics, the ocean's role in weather and climate, living and
working in space, force and motion, energy, and the International Polar
Year! To learn more or to register, visit http://institute.nsta.org/web_seminars.asp
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Evolution Speaker
Series at The Arizona Science Center
Join the Arizona Science Center and The University of Arizona College
of Science for an exciting series of presentations about one of the
most controversial topics of our time. Scientists from many
fields work together to discover the processes that create the current
state of our universe, our world, and ourselves. The theory of
evolution accounts for the origin of all matter, including the
development of life itself. We are proud to present these seven
lectures that will illustrate the various aspects of evolution. All
lectures begin at 7 p.m. and are free to the public. For reservations
or more information, please email <edserve@azscience.org>
or call 602-716-2000 and choose option 8, then option 3.
November 29, 2006, "Earth Evolution: The Formation of Our Planet"
(Joaquin Ruiz, Dean of the College of Science and Professor of
Geosciences)
December 13, 2006, "Cosmic Evolution: From Big Bang to Biology" (Chris
Impey, Distinguished Professor, Astronomy)
January 31, 2007, "Social Evolution: Cooperation and Conflict from
Molecules to Society" (Rick Michod, Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology)
February 28, 2007, "Animal Evolution: Recycling Ancient Genes for New
Uses" (Lisa Nagy, Associate Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
March 28, 2007, "Human Evolution: Tracing Our Origins with DNA"
(Michael Hammer, Research Scientist, Division of Biotechnology and
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
April 25, 2007, "Disease Evolution: The Example of HIV" (Michael
Worobey, Assistant Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology)
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excitement of learning about effective ideas for education
Explore new professional growth. Come join the ROSE PROMISE for a
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Mail to: 3686 W. Orange Grove Rd. Ste.192, Tucson, AZ 85741, Attn:
Daisy Maldonado, Email: dmaldonado@rosemanagement.com
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Tri-City College
Prep High School in Prescott, Arizona, is seeking a full-time biology
teacher for Fall 2007
The successful applicant must be certified in Arizona as a biology or
science teacher, have a Masters Degree in Biology and some experience
in environmental biology. The job also involves teaching at the college
level for Graceland University, which has an affiliation with Tri-City
College Prep. The successful applicant should expect to tutor after
school, teach honors classes on Fridays, sponsor clubs, and take
students to academic competitions. TCP pays slightly more than the
highest paying district school in the Prescott area, and offers Arizona
State Retirement, group health insurance, and life insurance. For more
information, visit <http://www.tricityprep.org>
or call Dr. Mary Ellen Halvorson, School Director, at (928) 777-0403.
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Educational
E-Journal Links
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Education Week: http://www.edweek.org/
Teacher Magazine: http://www.teachermagazine.org
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Express: http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/nstaexpress_2006_10_23.htm
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