ri science professional development and student opportunity bulletin 1-4-13

7/30/2019 RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 1-4-13

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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity

BulletinJanuary 4, 2013

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New In This

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Prof.

Development

Student

Opportunities

Job

Opportunities

Web Sites News

New In This Bulletin:

NGSS Second and Final Public

Draft to be Released Tuesday, January 8th

at 3:00 PM Eastern.

Problem Based Learningin the

STEM Classroom: A Workshop for High

School TeachersSaturday, January 19,

2013

Apply to be a US Department

of Education Teaching Ambassador

Applications Close January 29, 2013 (K-

12)

Apply to Represent Rhode Island at the National Youth Science Camp Apply by

February 15, 2013 (HS Seniors)

Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Nominations Now Open Nominations Due April 1, 2013JobOpportunities:Chemistry Position Providence Public Schools

Providence Public Schools is seeking candidates with the appropriate amount of experience, a proven ability to

positively impact our educational programs, and outstanding communication skills for a chemistry teacher

position. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the area of chemistry.

This is an immediate opening.

Please apply online atwww.ProvidenceSchools.org/careers

Long-Term Biology and General Science Substitute Position North Smithfield HighSchool, North Smithfield, RINorth Smithfield High School is seeking candidates to fill a short term substitute position in Biology and general

science. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the areas of Biology and general science. The term begins

March 18th and extends to the end of the school year. Please instruct interested applicants to send their resumes

through schoolspring.com. Questions should be directed to Robert Mezzanotte, Principal at

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/https://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/https://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/http://www.providenceschools.org/careershttp://www.providenceschools.org/careershttp://www.providenceschools.org/careersmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.providenceschools.org/careershttps://riscienceteachers.wikispaces.com/mailto:[email protected]


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News:NEW!!! NGSS Second and Final Public Draft to be Released Tuesday, January 8th at 3:00 PM

Eastern.Achieve, Inc. has announced that the second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

will be released Tuesday, January 8th at 3:00 PM EST. Achieve encourages teachers to review the draft and provide

feedback online to the NGSS Writing Team during the comment period which ends on January 29. To review thedraft when it is released, go towww.nextgenscience.org.

We encourage science educators to take the time to review this important draft when it's released and to provide

feedback to the writers. The final NGSS standards are expected to be released in late March. This will be the last

public opportunity to add your voice to the science standards that are expected to change the teaching and learning

of science nationwide.

Several review sessions will be hosted around the state. These review sessions are designed to help educators

navigate the survey and use the ancillary documents. The survey provides the opportunity to log on and off so

participants at these sessions can finish their review after they have left the session locale.

List of Review Sessions To Be Held in the Rhode Island AreaDate Location Ti

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NetRSVP by Thursday, Jan 10th [email protected] to all K-12 science teachers, administrators, and interested scientists/engineers.(space is limited, first priority will be given to teachers in GEMS-Net districts)

Janua New 2:30 RISTA Register on the RISTA Web Page:
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Register at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG84R0wyRE9wY0g4NVAtaWZoM3Frb3c6MQ#gid=0

NSTA Resources:To support teachers' understanding of the drafts, NSTA developed aguidefor organizing study groups. An updated

guide will be published on theNSTA standards web pagewhen the NGSS draft is released.

To help your school/district prepare to review and provide comment on the second NGSS draft, a special web

seminar on organizing and leading a study group will be offered on Monday, January 7 by NSTA. Harold Pratt,

NSTA past president, and Ted Willard, director of NSTAs efforts around NGSS, will lead this popular seminar.

Register for this web seminarhere. Read theNSTA Guide for Leading a Study Group on Next Generation Science

Standards, Second Public Draft(PDF).

For more information and a brief history of the NGSS process, go to www.nsta.org/about/standardsupdate .Also this month and nextNSTA will be hosting additional web seminars exploring the scientific and engineering

practices inA Framework for K12 Science Education. All web seminars will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time

and are free.

Register now for these upcoming programs:

January 15:Engineering Practices in the Next Generation Science Standards

January 29:Using the NGSS Practices in the Elementary Grades

February 12:Connections Between Practices in NGSS, Common Core Math, and Common Core ELA

If you would like receive e-mail announcements about NGSS, please send an e-mail to:

[email protected]
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Web Sites Worth Exploring:

Top Scientific Discoveries of 2012 (Wired Science)-

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/12/top-discoveries-2012/There were many really big moments in science this year. From finding a long, long sought subatomic particle to

pushing the limits of extraterrestrial exploration to righting an ethical wrong, science took some big steps in 2012.

While they may not all be discoveries exactly, they all will have a major, lasting impact on science and the world.Here are Wired Science's picks for the biggest discoveries, breakthroughs and moments in science this year.

Who says Science can't be fun - STEM Gangnam style -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sar5WT76kEThis is a must view and share with your students and fellow colleagues. The link in the email below was sent to me from a

colleague in the Colorado Science Education Network. It features a YouTube video of a parody of the Korean video performed

by Psy which went viral in record fashion. It was produced by student interns working at NASAs Johnson Space Center. It

will definitely get the attention of young people and shows the COOL side of STEM! Lets hope this goes viral faster and deeper

than Psys did.

Professional Development Opportunities for TeachersRIDE Offers Professional Development (PD) on the Critical Areas Of Focus Within The

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) In English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy

RIDE is offering professional development (PD) regarding the critical areas of focus within the Common Core State

Standards (CCSS) in English language arts (ELA)/Literacy. Each one day session will provide you with an

understanding of the topic and familiarity with the tools/ activities that are provided within the modules currently on

the website. The goal of this PD is for you to be able to share your learning with others in your school or LEA.

Science educators would find value in the topics of: Text Dependent Questions, Writing an Argument and Academic

Vocab sessions. All Sessions run from 8:00 3:00 PM

Day Date Topic Location

Tuesday Feb 5, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Chariho Career and Tech

Wednesday Feb 6, 2013 Writing an Argument Coventry Admin Building

Thursday Feb 7, 2013 Academic Vocab Middletown Admin Building

Friday Feb 8, 2013 Text Complexity Ponaganset Middle School

Tuesday March 12, 2013 Text Dependent Questions Woonsocket Middle School

Wednesday March 13, 2013 Academic Vocab Coventry Admin Building

Thursday March 14, 2013 Writing an Argument Middletown Admin Building

Day Date Topic Location

Saturday January 26, 2013 Academic Vocab CCRI- Warwick

Saturday February 2, 2013 Text Dependent Questions CCRI- Warwick

Saturday February 9, 2013 Text Complexity CCRI- Warwick

Saturday March 23, 2013 Writing an Argument CCRI- Warwick
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US Department of Education Green Strides Webinar Series Continues in 2013

Through theGreen Strides Webinar Serieshundreds of state, local and school officials and their communities are

tuning in to learn how to reduce their schools environmental impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and

provide effective environmental education, including STEM, green careers, and civic engagement. The Series

provides administrators, educators, parents and interested third parties the resources to move toward the exemplarylevels of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools>>>.

Jan. 9, 2013, 4-5 p.m.:Using Remote Sensing to Quantify Changes over Time (NASA)

Jan. 16, 2013, 4-5 p.m.:Food for Thought: Space Food and Nutrition (NASA)

Jan. 23, 2013, 2-3 p.m.Farm to School Program (USDA)

Jan. 30, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Eyes on the Earth- Global Climate Change (NASA)

Feb. 6, 2013, 4-5 p.m.An Energy Literate Citizenry from K to Grey (DOE)

Feb. 13, 2013, 4-5 p.m.Emerging Green Technologies (NASA)

Feb. 20, 2013, 4-5 p.m.Climate Time Machine (NASA)

Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Registration opens January 7th

(Middle and High School)
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6/21

NASA Accepting Proposals for Reduced Gravity Education Flights (Research.Gov)

Applications Due January 9, 2013 (K-12)

NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is accepting applications from teams of kindergarten, elementary and

secondary school teachers to conduct scientific experiments aboard the agency's reduced gravity aircraft next year.

The MicroGravity eXperience (Micro GX) flight program will take place July 12-20, 2013, at Johnson. Educators

selected to fly also will participate in an online professional development course centered on microgravity science in
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the months before and after their flights.

Seven teams, each composed of four to five educators from a single school or school district, will be selected to

participate in Micro GX. The unique academic experience includes scientific and inquiry-based research, experiential

learning during the reduced gravity flight, and education/public outreach activities. Interested educators are

encouraged to apply at:http://microgravityuniversity.jsc.nasa.gov/tfs

The deadline for proposals is Jan. 9. Selections will be announced Feb. 6. For more information on NASA's education

programs, visit:http://www.nasa.gov/education

2013 Fishman Prize Now Accepting Applications Applications Due by January 14th (K-12)

TheFishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice is a $25,000 prize awarded annually to public school

teachers who demonstrate exceptionally effective teaching with students from high-poverty communities. Offered by

TNTP, a nonprofit organization working to ensure that all students get excellent teachers, the prize is given to up to

five teachers each year. In addition to receiving $25,000, the winners engage in a six-week summer residency that

culminates in the publication of a short paper on the practice of effective teaching. Applicants who submit by the

early deadline of December 3, 2012 will learn whether they have been selected for the next round a month before

other applicants. The final deadline is January 14, 2013. Read the 2012 winners paper and learn more about how to

apply atwww.tntp.org/fishmanprize.

NEW!!! Problem Based Learningin the STEM Classroom: A Workshop for High School

TeachersSaturday, January 19, 2013

Henry Barnard School, Room 214

8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Problem Based Learning (PBL) is an educational method that engages students in inquiry-based "real world" problemsolving. It has been used extensively in medical education since the early 1970s. While already adopted in other fields

including business, law and education, it is only beginning to emerge in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering

and Mathematics) education as an alternative to the traditional lecture-based approach.

In this workshop, participants will use STEM PBL web-based instructional materials called Challenges to enhance

students content knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to work in teams. The STEM Challenges are based

on authentic industry problems.

Materials for the session were developed through two National Science Foundation projects under the direction of

the New England Board of Higher Education, PHOTON PBL and STEM PBL. THE RI STEM Center is pleased to

offer this workshop, which will be presented by members of the projects development teams. The materials present

rich tasks, embodying the intent of the developers of the Common Core State Standards.

As a result of taking part in this workshop, participants will:

Learn how to incorporate problem based learning into the classroom. Practice web-based STEM PBL Challenges developed through the PHOTON PBL and STEM PBL projects

and learn how the web-based STEM PBL Challenges can be used in the classroom. Have access to professional development materials and on-going staff support from the New England

Board of Higher Education (NEHBE)

Fee for the workshop is $25.00. A light breakfast will be provided.
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For planning purposes, please register athttp://tinyurl.com/PBL-RISTEM-Workshop(or paste the following link

into your browser).

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Checks can be made out to the RI STEM Center and mailed to:

RI STEM CenterRhode Island College, HBS 202

600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.

Providence, RI 02908

Questions can be directed [email protected]

NEW!!! Apply to be a US Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Applications

Close January 29, 2013 (K-12)

The applications for 2013-2014 EDWashingtonandClassroomTeaching Ambassador Fellowships are now available

and will close on January 29, 2013. Teaching Ambassador Fellows are outstanding teachers, with a record of

leadership, strong communication skills, and insights into educational policy based in classroom expertise. All

Teaching Ambassador Fellows spend a year learning about key federal programs and policies; sharing their expertise

with federal staff; and providing outreach and communication about federal initiatives to other educators on behalf

of the Department. More informationclick here

Christopher Columbus Foundation Agriscience Awards Apply by January 29, 2013 (High

School Educators)

TheAgriscience Awards are designed to highlight the importance of agriculture in the 21st century. The Foundation, in

partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation, will present monetary awards to educators and students

representing new innovative approaches in the field of agriscience around the country--scientists, educators and

students. All award recipients must be living United States citizens.

COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

PURPOSE:

The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, a Federal government agency, and the American Farm Bureau

Federation have formed a partnership to present four monetary awards to three groups representing new innovative

approaches in the field of agriscience around the country. The awards will honor one adult scientist; one high school

educator and two high school students who are judged to exemplify excellence in the agriscience field.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is a competition NOT a grant application. Individuals compete and their accomplishments are judged on how

they exemplify excellence in the field of agriscience.The 2013Agriscience Awards program shall consist of the following four awards:

$5,000 Agriscience Educator Award

One $5,000 Agriscience Educator Award will be presented to a current high school educator, with at least five years of

teaching experience, and who emphasizes concepts, principles and applications in their curriculum to promote the

study of agriscience to students.

Criteria
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1. All Candidates must be living United States citizens.2. The Nomination must demonstrate an ongoing teaching strategy that evidences proficiency in

instructing students in the field of agriscience.

3. The Nomination must demonstrate an enterprising spirit in teaching and making available resources to

students that promote excellence in the field of agriscience.

4.

The Nomination must demonstrate outstanding teaching, guidance and mentoring of students forindependent study projects.

5. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.NOMINATION MATERIALS:

If a Nomination is selected as a semifinalist, the Nominator will be notified and asked to provide copies of

supporting materials.All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Agriscience Awards and any reproductions

made therefrom, shall be solely, exclusively and entirely the property of the Foundation and shall not be

returned.The Foundation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use, and permit others to use, the above stated

Nomination and materials including the candidates name, likeness, and other biographical information and

promotions, news releases and advertising in connection with either present or future Foundation programsor similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without any

compensation to the candidate. However, the Foundation does not claim ownership of the intellectual

property submitted.ADDITIONAL RULES:

Candidates must be permitted to accept a monetary award bestowed by the Foundation, a Federal

government agency.Awards may be taxable income to the recipient. All tax liabilities are the sole responsibility of the winner.

All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2013 in order to receive the

award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified.

Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .The deadline for submissions is January 29, 2013. The Foundation reserves the right to cancel or change

theAgriscience Awardsprogram competition at any time at its full discretion.

Questions? Please contact: Judith Shellenberger [email protected] call (315)258-0090

RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge Submit by January 31, 2013

(Grades 8 12)

The RealWorld-InWorld NASA Engineering Design Challenge encourages students in grades 8-12 to explore and

build skills essential for successful careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through two phases

of project-based learning and team competition. The RealWorld phase of the competition is now open.

RealWorld (Phase 1): Teams of middle- and high-school students, with the support of their teachers/coaches, work

collaboratively as engineers and scientists to explore and design solutions related to the James Webb Space

Telescope. To be considered to move to the InWorld phase, all RealWorld work must be submitted by the January 31,

2013 deadline.

InWorld (Phase 2): Participating college students select teams of two to four middle- and high-school-aged students
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who have completed the RealWorld phase to build their InWorld teams. Participation is limited to U.S. citizens.

Teams work in a 3-D virtual online environment using 21st century tools to refine designs and to create 3-D models

of their design solutions.

InWorld Phase begins: Feb. 9, 2013

InWorld Phase ends: April 26, 2013

NASA scientists and engineers visit and chat virtually throughout both phases of the challenge. To learn more about

the challenge and to register for online resources for this free and flexible project, visit

www.nasarealworldinworld.org Are you ready to solve the challenges of space exploration?

Christopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences Award

Apply by February 12, 2013 (High School AP Bio and AP Chem Educators)

The $5,000 Life Sciences Educator Award will be presented to a current high school educator, with at least five years

of teaching experience, who demonstrates an ongoing teaching strategy that evidences proficiency in instructing

students in the College Boards Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology, Chemistry or

other life sciences courses. Evidence of proficiency may be demonstrated through showing that a disproportionatepercentage of students achieve AP or IB exam grades scoring in the 4 or higher level of either the biology and/or

chemistry curriculum.

Criteria1. All Nominees must be living United States citizens.2. The Nomination must demonstrate an ongoing teaching strategy that evidences proficiency in instructing

students in the College Board's Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology,

Chemistry or other life sciences courses. Evidence of proficiency may be demonstrated through showing

that a disproportionate percentage of students achieve AP or IB exam grades scoring in the 4 or higher

level of either the biology and/or chemistry curriculum. 3. The Nomination must demonstrate an enterprising spirit in teaching and making available resources to

students that promote excellence in the study of life science-related coursework.4. The Nomination must demonstrate outstanding teaching, guidance and mentoring of students for

independent study projects.5. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.

NOMINATION MATERIALS:


supporting materials.All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Life Sciences Awards and any reproductions




promotions, news releases and advertising in connection with either present or future Foundation programs

or similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without any



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All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in July, 2013 (date TBD) in order to receive

the award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified.

Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2013.

Questions? Please go towww.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org.

Apply for the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence Apply by February 13, 2013

(K-12)

Dear Rhode Island Science Teachers,

The Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence is open to local teachers in Amgen communities. Science

teachers across Rhode Island are eligible to apply.

The nine winners across Amgen communities will receive an unrestricted cash award of $5,000, with the recipients

school receiving an additional $5,000 restricted grant for their schools science program.

We strongly encourage you to apply for the 2013 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence. Or, if you know of

a strong science teacher in Rhode Island, please bring them to our attention by [email protected].

Attention:

Rhode Island

Science Teachers

Apply Today for the 2013 Award

Deadline for Applications:

February 13, 2013

To Apply:*

www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html

Questions:

Phone: (617) 618

2528

Email:[email protected]

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the program

website for further details.
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STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 28, 2013 Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS

HS Teachers)

STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light

Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass AmherstFunded by the National Science Foundation

Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute

Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers

Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are

encouraged to bring a laptop computer

$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches

Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius

3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)

STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,

temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to

environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and

encouraging them to think about related careers. The program will develop research agendas that will

employ a variety of image analysis tools. Application forms and more information:www.umassk12.net/digital .

Contact:[email protected]. Voice: 413-545-0734, fax: 413-545-3697

NEW!!! Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Nominations Now Open Nominations Due April 1, 2013(Grades 7-12 Teachers)

Are you or do you know an outstanding secondary (grades 7-12) mathematics and science teachers that you should

be recognized for their talents? The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

(PAEMST) is the highest honor that a kindergarten through 12th-

grade mathematics or science teacher may receive foroutstanding teaching in the United States. What better way to acknowledge excellence of our colleagues than to

nominate the teachers who exemplify their profession.

The process to nominate teachers is a simple one. Simply go to the PAEMST website atwww.paemst.organd fill in

the on-line form. Once the nomination is submitted the nominated teacher will then be notified and provided

information about the application process.

The following are eligibility criteria for nominees. Candidates must:

Teach mathematics or science at the 7-12th grade level in a public or private school.

Hold at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach

K-12 students at least 50% of the time.Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2012-13

academic school year.

Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto

Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American

Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).

Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.
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Rhode Island has many wonderful teachers, and those you nominate could be state or national Presidential

Awardees for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science for 2013.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 222-8454 or by email [email protected]. Thank

you for your continued support for mathematics and science education.

UMass Nanotechnology 2013 Summer Institute Apply by April 1, 2013 (MS and HS Math,

Science, and Technology Educators)

Monday to Friday, July 8 - July 13, 2013 at UMass Amherst

Funded by the National Science Foundation

Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing

Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers

$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some meals

Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius

3 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's(Professional Development Points)

Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, or

about 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of

this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedented

strength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.

Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, and

engineering.

The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting

new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in

middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and

Technology/Engineering Framework.

During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement

these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the

institute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost.

Application process: An application form and additional information are available at www.umassk12.net/nano .

Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in their

classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their school

principal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are

due April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for

StudentsDuPont Challenge Helps Students Meet Common Core Literacy Standards Apply by

January 13, 2013 (Grades 7-12)It's launched! The 2013 DuPont Challenge is a competition for 7 12 grade students to research and write a 700- to

1000-word science essay on any one of four categories:

Together, we can feed the world,

Together, we can build a secure energy future,

Together, we can protect people and the environment,
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Together, we can be innovative anywhere.

The first three categories reflect the global challenges on which DuPont as a company focuses its efforts. The fourth

category opens up possibilities for students to address other important topics, using scientific research to solve issues

that can range from medicine and health to mathematical computation to any science, technology, engineering, and

math (STEM) topic that students are passionate about.

To assist teachers and their students in developing award-winning essays, theDuPont Challenge websiteoffers arange of guidance and tips:

How to Prepare a Winning Essay

Guide to Research and Writing

Tips for Introductions and Conclusions

Tips for Success Video with Dr. Judy Pinto

Profiles of Previous DuPont Challenge Winners

Submissions will be accepted between November 15, 2012, and January 31, 2013. Prizes total $100,000 including U.S.

Savings Bonds for all our winners and a special awards trip to Orlando, Florida, for the top two students in each

division, to be joined by a parent and sponsoring teacher. As part of the awards trip, you can expect V.I.P. treatment,

recognition, plenty of fun, and maybe even a few other surprises. Created to honor the Challenger astronauts, this

competition is a great way to get students to push the limits of imagination and discovery.Designed to inspire young people to excel in scientific writing, the competition invites students in 7th through 12th

grade to research and write a 700- to 1,000-word essay about a scientific discovery, theory, event or technological

application that has captured their interest. Essays are judged on mechanics and conventions; ideas and content;

organization; style and creativity; and voice. Winners receive savings bonds up to $5,000 and an expenses-paid trip to

Walt Disney World and the Kennedy Space Center. The program also rewards the unique contributions of the

teachers of the winning students with trips with winners, $500 education grants, and sponsorship to attend the 2013

NSTA National Conference on Science Education in San Antonio.

For more information on classroom use and the competition, visit theDuPont Challenge website

NASAs Amateur Radio On The International Space Station (ARISS) Proposal Is Live Online

Proposals Due January 28, 2013

NASA is now accepting proposals from U.S. schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations,

individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station contact between May

1, 2013 and Nov. 1, 2013. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, NASA is looking for organizations that will

draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. Radio contacts

are approximately 10 minutes in length. Proposals are due January 28, 2013.

Interested parties should visitwww.nasa.gov/education/tfs/ariss to obtain complete information including how the

technology works, what is expected of the host organization and how to submit the proposal form.

Christopher Columbus Foundation Agriscience Awards Apply by January 29, 2013 (High

School Students)

TheAgriscience Awards are designed to highlight the importance of agriculture in the 21st century. The Foundation, in

partnership with the American Farm Bureau Federation, will present monetary awards to educators and students

representing new innovative approaches in the field of agriscience around the country--scientists, educators and

students. All award recipients must be living United States citizens.
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COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

PURPOSE:

The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, a Federal government agency, and the American Farm Bureau

Federation have formed a partnership to present four monetary awards to three groups representing new innovative

approaches in the field of agriscience around the country. The awards will honor one adult scientist; one high school

educator and two high school students who are judged to exemplify excellence in the agriscience field.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is a competition NOT a grant application. Individuals compete and their accomplishments are judged on how

they exemplify excellence in the field of agriscience.

$1,000 Agriscience Student Awards

Two $1,000 Agriscience Student Awards will be presented to current high school students who are making or have

recently made significant and positive contributions related to the field of agriscience.

Criteria

1. All Candidates must be living United States citizens.2. Nominations are strongly encouraged from educators, faculty members and school administrators

personally familiar with the students academic achievements in the field of agriscience.3. Nominees must demonstrate ongoing work and/or provide proven evidence that distinguishes them in

the field of agriscience.4. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.



supporting materials.All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Agriscience Awards and any reproductions

made therefrom, shall be solely, exclusively and entirely the property of the Foundation and shall not bereturned.The Foundation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use, and permit others to use, the above stated







government agency.

Awards may be taxable income to the recipient. All tax liabilities are the sole responsibility of the winner.All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2013 in order to receive the

award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified. Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .

The deadline for submissions is January 29, 2013. The Foundation reserves the right to cancel or change

theAgriscience Awardsprogram competition at any time at its full discretion.
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Questions? Please contact: Judith Shellenberger [email protected] call (315)258-0090

Christopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences Award

Apply by February 12, 2013 (High School Students)

Two $1,000 Life Sciences Student Awards will be presented to current secondary school students who are making or

have recently made significant and positive contributions related to the study of Biology, Chemistry or other life

sciences courses.

Criteria1. All Nominees must be living United States citizens.2. Nominations are strongly encouraged from educators, faculty members and school administrators

personally familiar with the students academic achievements in the study of life sciences.3. Nominees must demonstrate ongoing work and/or provide proven evidence that distinguishes them in the

study of life sciences.4. Any Nomination that does not meet the above stated criteria will be disqualified.



supporting materials.All Nominations and materials submitted in connection with the Life Sciences Awards and any reproductions










All Federal, State and local laws and regulations apply.Winners must attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., in July, 2013 (date TBD) in order to receive

the award. Anyone who cannot attend the awards ceremony will automatically be disqualified. Nominations are received online ONLY at: www.agriscienceawards.com .

The deadline for submissions is February 12, 2013.

Questions? Please go towww.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org.

NEW!!! Apply to Represent Rhode Island at the National Youth Science Camp Apply by

February 15, 2013 (HS Seniors)

The National Youth Science Camp is one of the nations premier programs in secondary science education. Since its

inception in 1963 the summer program has offered educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the

development of thoughtful scientific leadership.

The National Youth Science Camp is a residential science education program for young scientists the summer after

they graduate from high school. Students from around the country are challenged academically in exciting lectures
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and hands-on studies, and have voluntary opportunities to participate in an outdoor adventure program, gain a new

and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.

Two Rhode Island Seniors will be chosen to represent each state as delegates to the National Youth Science Camp.

Delegates have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities, and

a genuine interest in the sciences. Selected delegates attend the National Youth Science Camp the summer after theirhigh school graduation at no expense, transportation included.

To Apply

1. Download the

2013 NYSC Application Packet(.doc format)

2013 NYSC Application Packet(.docx format)

2013 NYSC Application Packet(.pdf format)

2. Complete the application.

3.

Submit your application directly to:Peter J. McLaren

Rhode Island Department of Education

255 Westminster Street - 4th Floor

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Email:[email protected]

(Office) 401-222-8454

(Fax) 401-222-3605

Applications will be accepted no later than February 15, 2013. DO NOT send applications directly to the National

Youth Science Foundation.

The National Youth Science Camp is made possible through the planning and fund-raising of theNational Youth

Science Foundation, a nonprofit organization with a mission to honor, sustain, and encourage youth interest and

excellence in science by conducting comprehensive informal science education programs that provide opportunity

for constructive interaction with others and emphasize the social value of thoughtful scientific careers.

Cornells CURIE and CATALYST Academies for HS Students Interested in Engineering

Careers Apply by March 1, 2013 (Grades 9-11)Please share this opportunity with your high school aged students. We are now accepting applications for our

engineering focused high school summer programs, CURIE Academy and CATALYST Academy, both will take

place July 14-20, 2013. We have need based tuition and travel assistance available for both academies.

The CURIE and CATALYST Academies are one-week summer residential programs for high school students who

excel in math and science, enjoy solving problems, and want to learn more about careers in engineering. The target

populations for the CURIE Academy are current sophomore and junior girls of all backgrounds. The target

populations for the CATALYST Academy are current freshmen, sophomore, and junior girls and boys from

backgrounds (African American, Native American, Latino/a, and/or First Generation College) severely

underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines.
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Cornell Universitys world-renowned faculty and graduate students lead classes, lab sessions, and research projects

designed for the participants in each academy. During the week, students work in teams conducting research and

learning to solve problems that mirror real-life situations. In addition, social events, panel discussions, and other out-

of-classroom activities provide participants with opportunities to network informally with each other and Cornell

faculty, staff, and students.

More information about these programs can be found athttp://www.engineering.cornell.edu/curie and

http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/catalyst

Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge Submit by March 5, 2013 (Grades K 12)

YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THE

POWER TO SHAPE THEIR FUTURE

Are you up for the challenge?

Register your team today to join the Siemens We Can Change the World

Challenge, the premier national sustainability competition for grades K-12. Using a

project-based inquiry approach, students learn about science and conservation

while creating solutions that impact their planet.

Learn more and register at wecanchange.com.
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High School Summer Internship Opportunities at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center

Apply by March 15, 2013 (Students must be at least 16 Years of Age)

NASA OSSI/NIFS Online Application Website

Open from November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013

To apply to 2013 Goddard High School Summer Internship Opportunities visit NASAs

One Stop Shopping Initiative Recruiting NASA Interns, Fellows, and ScholarsOSSI/NIFS -

https://intern.nasa.gov

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Summer Intern Programs engage interns in applications of science,

technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in a research-focused work environment at Goddard. Student internslearn and apply research protocols and processes related to Earth & space-systems science, computer science,

engineering, and technology. Generally, a successful applicant meets/exceeds these basic qualifications:

1. At least 16 years of age at start of internship

2. Minimum 3.0 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale

3. U.S. citizen

Interested students may create a profile and apply to a project(s) anytime during the open registration period,

November 1, 2012-March 15, 2013. Projects will be added to the database on a continuing basis, so be sure to check
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Goddard high school summer internships include, but are not limited to, the National Space Club Scholars Program

(NSCSP) and mentor-funded opportunities.

For information about the National Space Club Scholars Program and eligibility, visit

http://www.spaceclub.org/programs/scholars.html

To access the 2013 NASA OSSI/NIFS website and apply for available project positions, visit

https://intern.nasa.gov

For more information about NASA GSFC Summer High School Internship Opportunities, contact either

Katherine Bender,[email protected], or

Dr. Evelina Felicite-Maurice,[email protected]

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