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Feb 03, 2012News
Program solicitations from the National Science Foundation:
NSF 12-533: Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) - Letter of Intent Deadline Date: February 24, 2012. See full solicitation for more deadline info. CREST program enhances the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.
NSF 12-529: NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) - Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 14, 2012
Opportunities for support for undergraduates in STEM areas of study, via grants to institutions of higher education.NSF 12-525: Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program - Letter of Intent Deadline: February 27, 2012; Full proposal deadline: March 26, 2012
Provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and academic programs for undergraduate STEM majors and post-baccalaureate students holding STEM degrees who earn a teaching credential and commit to teaching in high-need K-12 school districts.NSF 12-518: Math and Science Partnership - Full proposal deadlines: March 5 2012, and December 18, 2012
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Jan 25, 2012Call for Participation
The Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL) 2012 Program Committee has extended the deadline for full papers to be submitted to JCDL through next Tuesday, January 30. This aligns with the deadline for short papers. For more info, see http://www.jcdl2012.info/?q=call-for-papers
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Jan 19, 2012News
Dr. Tamara Ledley, a senior scientist at TERC, and PI of the NSDL Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network Pathway project, has been honored by the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP). ESIP's Presidents Award recognizes significant contributions by its community participants. Tamara was an early participant in the formation of the ESIP Federation, served as Vice President of ESIP, chaired the Standing Committee for Education, and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation of Earth Science.Her Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) project was the recipient of a SPORE Award from AAAS' Science Magazine in 2011.
NSDL colleagues join in congratulating her on her long-standing contributions to Earth science and STEM education - well done!
See full article at TERC site.
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Jan 19, 2012News
Check out Teacher's Domain's January newsletter where you'll learn more about pilot programs for mobile device use in schools; PBS LearningMedia/TD events at the FETC 2012 conference in Orlando at month's end (including presentation by TD's Carolyn Jacobs, and a Twitter Party about technology in the classroom). New resources include the NASA Physics + Engineering collection, and new additions to the Biotechnology collection.
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Dec 20, 2011Call for ParticipationInTeGrate (http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/index.html) is a 5 year, community effort to improve geoscience literacy and build a workforce that is prepared to tackle environmental and resource challenges. The project includes many opportunities for participation and collaboration for geoscientists as well as those from natural science, social science and the humanities. There are several current opportunities to join the project Including suggesting module topics (and recommending authors), applying for the assessment team, and participating in one of four upcoming workshops.
Suggest a Module Topic
One focus of the InTeGrate project will be to develop a new introductory course that emphasizes the potential of the geosciences to address societal challenges. To build this course, we are encouraging faculty to submit ideas for the creation of new introductory-level modules. We seek ideas for modules that will use one or more concepts within the geosciences to address a societal issue, will identify connections between at least two components of the earth system and will develop geoscience literacy.
Modules should support teaching for approximately one to two weeks of class and lab time and be adaptable for a variety of class sizes, departments and institutions.
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis over a two year period. Go to http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/module_topics.html to apply.Join the Assessment TeamAssessment is an important part of the InTeGrate effort to create new teaching materials and implement them in the undergraduate curriculum. We are seeking faculty and evaluation specialists to join us in the assessment of new curriculum materials and courses.
The assessment team will design the assessment program, develop needed instruments or tools, support the development and implementation teams and evaluate the curriculum materials. The team will also focus on measuring the impact of materials on student learning. They will guide the development teams in embedding assessments that will allow monitoring of students' progress toward learning goals suitable for the project.
Team members will receive a stipend of $5000 per year, which reflects a commitment to 1 month of effort. All travel expenses will be covered by the project grant. We anticipate team members will serve for 3-5 years.
Please consider joining us in this important work. Go to http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/assessment_team.html for the application or contact David Steer (330-972-2099 or steer@uakron.edu).Workshops for 2012
The InTeGrate program is offering 3 new workshops for 2012, plus one partnership workshop in collaboration with On the Cutting Edge. Workshop descriptions and applications are available online. Visit http://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/workshops/index.html for more details.
Programs that Bring Together Geoscience and Sustainability
May 23-25, 2012, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CAApplication deadline: March 5, 2012
Teaching the Methods of Geoscience
June 27-29, 2012, plus optional field trip June 30, Montana State University, Bozeman MT
Application deadline: March 30, 2012
Systems, Society, Sustainability and the Geosciences
July 24 - 26, 2012 - Carleton College, Northfield, MN
Application deadline: April 20, 2012
Partnership Workshop: Teaching Environmental Geology, from On the Cutting Edge
June 2-6, 2012, Montana State University, BozemanApplication deadline: March 1, 2012
Cathryn A. ManducaDirector, Science Education Resource CenterExecutive Director, National Association of Geoscience TeachersCarleton College1 N College StreetNorthfield MN 55057507 222 7096 -
Dec 14, 2011News
The alignment of Shodor’s mission to improve math and science education through the effective use of modeling and simulation technologies, and the mission of the Kramden Institute to empower students by providing them with home computers, seems only natural. Both organizations are working to spread the use of technology and computational science in their local communities, doing so through outreach programs and educational resources.
By restoring recycled computers Kramden has awarded over 9,000 refurbished computers to students grades 3-12, who have been nominated by a teacher for being academically motivated, and do not already have a computer in their home.
Beginning in January 2012, prior to being handed to clients, a version of Shodor’s Interactivate software will be pre-loaded onto each of the over 2,200 computers Kramden awards to students each year.
"We're thrilled for Kramden and Shodor to partner together and make a real impact in helping economically disadvantaged students bridge the digital divide across North Carolina," said Kramden Executive Director Michael Abensour.
This will not only provide students with the physical capabilities to further their academic careers, but will also supply them with educational resources that can be used in conjunction with their academic coursework.
"Shodor focuses on content, and Kramden provides a way for students to get a computer to use that content to learn and to explore math and science. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work together to promote learning for more of the area's students," says Dr. Robert Panoff, Shodor Executive Director.
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Dec 08, 2011Call for Participation
The 12th ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries takes place June 10-14, 2012, in Washington D.C. The conference is hosted by the George Washington University and the Library of Congress.
IMPORTANT DATES
* Full Papers due January 23, 2012
* Short Papers, Panels, Posters & Demos, Workshops, Tutorials due January 30, 2012
* Notification of acceptance for Workshops and Tutorials: March 1, 2012
* Notification of acceptance for Papers, Panels, Posters & Demos: March 21, 2012
* Doctoral Consortium Abstract submissions due March 31, 2012
See the website for complete information
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Dec 07, 2011News
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has released a Dear Colleague Letter about Program Director openings in the Division on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) -
NSF 12-023 provides information about temporary Program Directors appointments that may be made for up to two years, with possible extension for an additional year. Formal consideration of applications will begin at two times each year: March 1st and October 1st.
Applicants should email a current CV and statement of interest to drlrecruit@nsf.gov
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Nov 30, 2011News
See Susan Van Gundy's blogpost on the Connected Educators website: Why Connected Online Communities Will Drive the Future of Digital Content: An Introduction to Learning Resource Paradata. She provides a great summary of NSDL's STEM Exchange initiative, and its role in the national Learning Registry project. Find out more!
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Nov 22, 2011News
This year 262 organizations were awarded the Alfred P. Sloan award for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility this year.
Among the top employers on this year's list, based on overall score, were the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association, Microsoft, Rose City Mortgage, and the Shodor Education Foundation.
For information check out CNN.
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