CUSMRC Announcements
Ryan Gunhold
Have a great week. Keep living the King's dream.
1) SEP ELISA Workshop
Tomorrow, Friday, Jan 15th is the last day to sign up for SEP¹s ELISA
workshop. Details of the workshop are below.
WHAT: ELISA Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 23rd @ 8:00 AM
WHERE: FHCRC in Teaching Lab
Clock hours available
Please email s...@fhcrc.org or call 206.667.4487 if you wish to sign up.
2) Imagine Tomorrow
Imagine your students getting checks for $5,000 in cash<rewards for their
ideas to address the world's energy problems. In less than six months, a
team of Washington high school students will win that prize money in Imagine
Tomorrow, an annual problem-solving competition. The time to register is
now.
Got great ideas?
Imagine Tomorrow challenges students to team up with classmates and find
creative new ways to power the future. Students who excel in a different
subjects<science, social studies, business, engineering, or art and
design<all discover the value of their unique talents in Imagine Tomorrow.
They learn firsthand what it takes to enact positive change in their
community.
Reap big rewards.
The problems your students solve in Imagine Tomorrow are real<and so are the
prizes. The competition awards more than $100,000 to winning teams and their
schools, thanks to our generous sponsors.
Register now.
On May 21-23, 2010, join competing high school teams from throughout
Washington in Imagine Tomorrow, held on the WSU Pullman campus. Registration
is free and will close as soon as 200 teams have registered<no later than
March 1. Don¹t miss this chance for your students to win thousands of
dollars for themselves and your school. Visit imagine.wsu.edu and register
today.
3) WSTA Conference Flyer Attached
The Washington Science Teachers Association conference is coming soon to
Jackson High School in Everett, WA.
March 12 Pre-conference: WA State LASER Exploring Instructional Materials
March 13-14 Conference: Workshops, Speakers, Exhibition Hall
Full conference information is at www.WSTA2010.net
We provide you with the forum to learn from those ³in the know² and start
discussions about science education, from the broad perspective of state
standards to the specific strategies and techniques proven effective in
instruction.
Some highlights:
· Hands-on workshops for teachers of all grades from the state's
finest educators.
· Sessions geared specifically for new teachers.
· Special networking opportunities: The Coffeehouse; Birds of a
Feather sessions; Breakout rooms for continued collaboration and discussion.
· Explore the latest in curriculum offerings in the exhibition hall
and during Friday's LASER materials showcase.
· Inspiring keynote speakers:
> Page Keeley, renowned author of educator books on Formative Assessment and
Uncovering Student Ideas in Science.
> Joe Levine, expert on the science of global warming and infectious diseases,
known for his enthusiastic, research-based presentations. Co-author of Miller &
Levine biology textbooks.
Earlybird registration for the 2-day conference is only $125 for WSTA
members, $150 for non-members.
Earlybird WSTA member fee for all 3 days is = $150.
Registration includes breakfasts and lunches.
Early bird registration ends January 31. Don't get caught in the tar pits,
register today at www.WSTA2010.net
We look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Your WSTA 2010 Conference Committee
WST...@gmail.com
4) Intel Foundation K-12 Education Grants
The Intel Foundation has a strong interest in supporting K-12 programs that
deliver the kind of educational opportunities that all students will need to
prepare themselves to succeed in the 21st century. Intel vigorously supports
programs that advance science, math, and technology education, particularly
for women and under-served populations. Public schools located in Arizona,
California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, or Washington are
eligible to apply. For more information, please visit
http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm
5) Toshiba 7-12 Science and Math Grant
The Toshiba America Foundation provides small (up to $5,000) and large (over
$5,000) grants to math and science teachers (grades 7-12) in public and
private schools. Funds are given to teachers who engage students in positive
and challenging learning experiences. Past successful grantees used the
students' natural curiosity and enabled them to frame their own scientific
questions. For more information, please visit
http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/about/HowApply.jsp
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