SAMEC E-News (Week of 11-10-05) Science Fair Judges Needed Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Science Fair will be held on January 30, 2006. They are looking for 15 judges. Please contact: Elaine MacKenzie at elaine.mackenzie@prca-tucson.org or 797-0107 Upcoming Professional Development Science and Mathematics Teachers' Colloquium Series November 15, 2005, 4:00-6:00 pm Dr. Mark Riley from the UA Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department will talk about "Air Toxins and Human Health," in the UA Modern Languages Bldg. Room 404. For additional information visit our website at: Science and Mathematics Education Center or email us at SAMEC Pima County Regional Support Center November 14 and December 5th, 4:00-6:00 pm : Hands On/Strands On Geometry Grades 9-12 November 16 and 30, 4:00-6:00 pm : Arizona Academic Standards December 10, 8:00-12:00 pm : Arizona Academic Standards November 16 and 30, 4:00 - 6:00 pm : Arizona Academic Standards Eyes in the Sky Program Seeks Applicants. Eyes in the Sky is a professional development program that prepares teachers (and their students) to use geospatial information technologies...computer mapping programs, aerial and satellite images, and image analysis software...in community-based research projects. The program includes a distance learning course (Spring 2006), a two-week face-to-face workshop (June 19 to 30 in Tempe, Arizona), a classroom implementation phase (2006-2007 school year), and a one-day research showcase event (April, 2007). Participants who complete all phases of the project will receive 4 graduate-level credits from NAU at no charge, plus a stipend of $750 for participating in the summer workshop. Teachers of science, technology, engineering, or math will benefit from this program. Successful participants have ample access to student computers and a willingness to use scientific research pedagogy to engage students in learning. The program is actively seeking teachers who are members of historically underserved populations as well as those who teach members of these populations. The program is recommended for grades 7 through 12. Applicants need not live in the Phoenix area, but the program will not offer reimbursement for extended travel, room, or board. For more information about the Eyes in the Sky program, including the online application visit TERC. Applications are due by November 30, 2005. If you have further questions, please contact Carla McAuliffe or LuAnn Dahlman. Eyes in the Sky is an Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) project, funded by the National Science Foundation and supported in part by ESRI, Inc. Upcoming Meetings/Conferences January 28: The 14th Annual Teaching with Technology Conference will be held in Tucson on Saturday. This year Pueblo High School will host the presenters, exhibitors and hands-on sessions. Registration information will be forthcoming. Upcoming Workshops Saturday, November 19th, 2005: 8:00am - 4:30 pm: Healthy Water, Healthy People: Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Rd. Tumacacori, 85640. Sponsored by Tucson AMA. All who attend this workshop will receive the Healthy Water, Healthy People Water Quality Educators Guide & the Testing Kit Manual. Contact: Angela Gelsinon at 520.792.9591 x 26 or Josie Tanner at 520.792.9591 x 27. Saturday, December 3, 2005: 8:00am - 4:30 pm : Discover A Watershed: The Colorado at Randolph Golf Course, Cactus Room, 600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, 85711. Sponsored by: Tucson AMA. All who attend this workshop will receive the Discover a Watershed: The Colorado Educators Guide. These lessons have been correlated to the Arizona Academic Standards. Contact: Angela Gelsinon at 520.792.9591 x 26 or Josie Tanner at 520.792.9591 x 27. To Register for workshops log on to: Arizona Water Resource Center Upcoming Courses Spring 2006 Do you need upper division units? Do you like Anthropology? Do you need contact hours with children for the College of Education's Teacher Preparation Program? Do you enjoy working with children and learning about American Indian cultures of the Southwest? Interested in museums, art and culture? Sign up now for LRC 330: Interpreting Native Cultures with lab section LRC 393: Internship? Museum Interpreter at the Arizona State Museum on campus. (Courses are formally ANTH/TTE 302 and ANTH/TTE 393). Build communication skills; Learn about the origins, history, and contemporary lives of American Indian peoples of the Southwest; Learn museum education techniques; Lead museum tours and hands-on activities for grades K-8 at Arizona State Museum; Earn student contact hours for TTE requirements! TO ENROLL sign up for: LRC 330: Interpreting Native Cultures, MWF 9:00-9:50am, 1unit and LRC 393: Internship? Museum Interpreter (You MUST enroll in lab section 1 for 1-4 units. Meeting Times: MWF 10:00-10:50 (1 unit) and/or MWF 11:00-11:50 (1 unit) and/or T/Th 9:30-10:45 (1 unit) and/or T/Th 11:00-12:15 (1 unit). For more information and instructor permission for LRC 393: contact Tracy Williams at 621-9434 Tracey Williams or Lisa Falk at 626-2973 or Beth DeWitt at 626-9172. UA Positions Available Flandrau Science Center Instructional Specialist: Outreach and Community Programs Specialist Position Summary:  Flandrau Science Center at The University of Arizona seeks candidates for Instructional Specialist: Outreach and Community Programs Specialist.  Flandrau is currently planning a new, larger, science center for Downtown Tucson, and the Outreach and Community Programs Specialist plays a key role in engaging the community in this process.  The selected candidate will coordinate, facilitate and present outreach programs for both community groups and school groups.  He or she will schedule community science events, deliver presentations about the new Science Center, develop and lead a community working group to advise on the development of the new center and recruit participants for Science Center focus groups and prototyping sessions. Due to the nature of community programs, the selected candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekend and evening hours as needed. Starting in September 2006, the selected candidate will also help with school group presentations and training of student staff.  This position will provide opportunities for professional growth and creative expression as Flandrau revises and expands its programs in planning for a new, expanded science center. Salary: full time $20K-$25K + full benefits. For full duties, qualifications, and application instructions see http://www.uacareertrack.com starting 11/4/2005. Closing date:  Review of applications will begin Nov. 15 and continue until filled. The UA is an EEO/AA Employer-M/W/D/V Openings for Math and Science K-12 Teaching Positions Glendale Community College Physics needs instructors in the spring semester for PHY101   MW   6:00 PM to 8:45 PM   Lecture/lab PHY111   MW   6:00 PM to 8:45 PM   Lecture/lab PHY111L     R    1:00 PM to 3:30 PM   Lab To teach at the community college level in physics you need a masters degree and  24 hours in upper division physics credit. If  you are interested, please connect  Cheryl Dellai  at  623-845-3678   oe  email  me at cheryl.dellai@gcmail.maricopa.edu.