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Ryan Gunhold
Apr 29, 2010, 9:50:05 AM4/29/10
to City University Math and Science Research Coalition
Hello All,
Some announcements below:
1) Apply Now for a Fully Funded Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands
We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands is now available online. Fully funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by the Institute of International Education, this professional development opportunity for educators aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities.
The program will take place November 20 – December 4, 2010 and the deadline to apply is May 26, 2010. Full-time classroom teachers and librarians of all subjects for grades 6 – 12 are eligible to apply. If you are interested in applying, please visit www.toyota4education.com for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and FAQs. Please also help us spread the word about this unique opportunity by sharing this information with your colleagues and friends.
2) Peggy Vetter Memorial Scholarship
Washington Science Teachers Association offer up to $1,500 for professional development through the Peggy Vetter Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for either:
· educators who are certified and want to improve their skills in providing equitable science education or
· pre-service teachers who are African American, Hispanic, Native American , or a woman with the intent to become a certified teacher in science education or in elementary science.
The deadline is May 1, 2010. Please see attached document for more information.
3) Job Opening
Aviation High School has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Biology and Health teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. This position involves teaching 4 sections of Biology to sophomores and 1 section of health. If interested, please apply at www.hsd401.org
4) EXPLORING DATABASES: STEM RESEARCH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF GENES AND ENVIRONMENT ON SMOKING BEHAVIOR
SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS, JULY 26-29
University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences Education Outreach and College of Education will host a summer workshop for high school teachers based on our Exploring Databases curriculum. Exploring Databases involves high school students in carrying out authentic research using a scientific database. This curriculum emphasizes the STEM areas of genetics and neuroscience, as well as development of skills in scientific research, scientific reasoning, bioethics, and using information and communication technology. Developed jointly by teachers, scientists, and educators, this curriculum builds on our previous StarNet project.
The Exploring Databases curriculum places high school students in the role of scientists as they investigate the effects of genes and environment on smoking behavior. For the last four years, students and scientists have been collecting environmental and genetic data from human research subjects. The data have now been entered into a scientific database and are ready for analysis! Students will use the Smoking Behavior database to answer their own research questions about how genetic and environmental factors might influence smoking behavior. Student database research could lead to new insights into the causes of nicotine addiction and influences on smoking behavior. Students will carry out their research solely with computers, just as many scientists today conduct research. We invite you to join us this summer in preparing to bring this curriculum and research experience into your classrooms!
ELIGIBILITY
The workshop is ideal for teachers of high school biology—advanced or introductory—whose students will have covered basic genetics topics (DNA and gene structure, transcription, translation, mutation) before beginning the curriculum. Participants will be expected to implement the curriculum in their classrooms. We are especially interested in teachers who would like to partner with us on design and improvement of instruction and materials. Multiple teachers from a school or district are encouraged to apply. The curriculum requires two weeks of classroom time and student access to computers for a minimum of two class periods. Teachers of AP Statistics and AP Psychology may also be interested in this curriculum. (Please inquire.)
WHEN
July 26 – 29, 2010, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
WHERE
University of Washington, Seattle
PROGRAM
The workshop will cover the Exploring Databases curriculum and begin to establish teacher inquiry groups focused on collaborative design, assessment, and implementation. We will emphasize use of the database as well as supporting units, including bioethics. The workshop includes presentations, hands-on activities, research talks from UW faculty, and computer lab sessions. There are no wetlab activities.
STIPENDS, CREDITS, AND CLOCK HOURS
--Teachers completing the four day workshop will receive a $280 stipend. Two UW graduate credits or 29 WSTA clock hours are available at the teacher’s expense.
--Limited, distant-dependent travel funds of up to $200 are available to teachers living outside of the Puget Sound area.
--Teachers must attend all four days and complete all homework assignments in order to receive stipend, clock hours, or credits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Registration forms must be received by May 10, 2010. (If the deadline has passed, please inquire.) Forms and instructions can be downloaded from: http://hshgp.genome.washington.edu/workshop. Mail applications to Maureen Munn, UW Genome Sciences Education Outreach, Box 355065, Seattle WA, 98195. Please note that we do not accept FAXed applications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
http://hshgp.genome.washington.edu/workshop
5) Follow SEP teacher looking for possible employment
SEP Teacher Dale Rowekamp is looking for possible employment next year. Please contact him if you know of any openings in your school district: drow...@monte.wednet.edu
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Ryan Gunhold, MA, STE 206.930.4410
ryan.g...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangunhold
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Some announcements below:
1) Apply Now for a Fully Funded Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands
We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands is now available online. Fully funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by the Institute of International Education, this professional development opportunity for educators aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities.
The program will take place November 20 – December 4, 2010 and the deadline to apply is May 26, 2010. Full-time classroom teachers and librarians of all subjects for grades 6 – 12 are eligible to apply. If you are interested in applying, please visit www.toyota4education.com for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and FAQs. Please also help us spread the word about this unique opportunity by sharing this information with your colleagues and friends.
2) Peggy Vetter Memorial Scholarship
Washington Science Teachers Association offer up to $1,500 for professional development through the Peggy Vetter Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for either:
· educators who are certified and want to improve their skills in providing equitable science education or
· pre-service teachers who are African American, Hispanic, Native American , or a woman with the intent to become a certified teacher in science education or in elementary science.
The deadline is May 1, 2010. Please see attached document for more information.
3) Job Opening
Aviation High School has an opening for a 1.0 FTE Biology and Health teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. This position involves teaching 4 sections of Biology to sophomores and 1 section of health. If interested, please apply at www.hsd401.org
4) EXPLORING DATABASES: STEM RESEARCH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF GENES AND ENVIRONMENT ON SMOKING BEHAVIOR
SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS, JULY 26-29
University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences Education Outreach and College of Education will host a summer workshop for high school teachers based on our Exploring Databases curriculum. Exploring Databases involves high school students in carrying out authentic research using a scientific database. This curriculum emphasizes the STEM areas of genetics and neuroscience, as well as development of skills in scientific research, scientific reasoning, bioethics, and using information and communication technology. Developed jointly by teachers, scientists, and educators, this curriculum builds on our previous StarNet project.
The Exploring Databases curriculum places high school students in the role of scientists as they investigate the effects of genes and environment on smoking behavior. For the last four years, students and scientists have been collecting environmental and genetic data from human research subjects. The data have now been entered into a scientific database and are ready for analysis! Students will use the Smoking Behavior database to answer their own research questions about how genetic and environmental factors might influence smoking behavior. Student database research could lead to new insights into the causes of nicotine addiction and influences on smoking behavior. Students will carry out their research solely with computers, just as many scientists today conduct research. We invite you to join us this summer in preparing to bring this curriculum and research experience into your classrooms!
ELIGIBILITY
The workshop is ideal for teachers of high school biology—advanced or introductory—whose students will have covered basic genetics topics (DNA and gene structure, transcription, translation, mutation) before beginning the curriculum. Participants will be expected to implement the curriculum in their classrooms. We are especially interested in teachers who would like to partner with us on design and improvement of instruction and materials. Multiple teachers from a school or district are encouraged to apply. The curriculum requires two weeks of classroom time and student access to computers for a minimum of two class periods. Teachers of AP Statistics and AP Psychology may also be interested in this curriculum. (Please inquire.)
WHEN
July 26 – 29, 2010, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
WHERE
University of Washington, Seattle
PROGRAM
The workshop will cover the Exploring Databases curriculum and begin to establish teacher inquiry groups focused on collaborative design, assessment, and implementation. We will emphasize use of the database as well as supporting units, including bioethics. The workshop includes presentations, hands-on activities, research talks from UW faculty, and computer lab sessions. There are no wetlab activities.
STIPENDS, CREDITS, AND CLOCK HOURS
--Teachers completing the four day workshop will receive a $280 stipend. Two UW graduate credits or 29 WSTA clock hours are available at the teacher’s expense.
--Limited, distant-dependent travel funds of up to $200 are available to teachers living outside of the Puget Sound area.
--Teachers must attend all four days and complete all homework assignments in order to receive stipend, clock hours, or credits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Registration forms must be received by May 10, 2010. (If the deadline has passed, please inquire.) Forms and instructions can be downloaded from: http://hshgp.genome.washington.edu/workshop. Mail applications to Maureen Munn, UW Genome Sciences Education Outreach, Box 355065, Seattle WA, 98195. Please note that we do not accept FAXed applications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
http://hshgp.genome.washington.edu/workshop
5) Follow SEP teacher looking for possible employment
SEP Teacher Dale Rowekamp is looking for possible employment next year. Please contact him if you know of any openings in your school district: drow...@monte.wednet.edu
--
Ryan Gunhold, MA, STE 206.930.4410
ryan.g...@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangunhold
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