RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin 12-21-12

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RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity

BulletinDecember 21, 2012

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Web Sites News

New In This Bulletin:Christopher Columbus

Foundation Agriscience Awards Apply

by January 29, 2013 (High School

Educators)Christopher Columbus

Foundation Agriscience Awards Apply

by January 29, 2013 (High School

Students)Christopher Columbus

Foundation U.S. Chamber of CommerceLife Sciences Award Apply by February

12, 2013 (High School AP Bio and AP

Chem Educators)Christopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences

Award Apply by February 12, 2013 (High School Students)

JobOpportunities:

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 High

School, North Smithfield, RI
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North 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]

News:EDCs Center for Children and Technology Seeks HS Physics and Engineering Teachers EDCs Center for Children and Technology (cct.edc.org) is recruiting high school physics and engineering teachers

from around the US to participate in an evaluation of an online professional development module and we need your

expertise! Teachers with little to moderate experience using digital media objects are preferred.

WNET has designed a set of online digital resources drawn from the NASA archives. The collection provides high

school physical science teachers dynamic and authentic NASA materials that not only engage their students but also

expose students to real-world examples of how the concepts they are learning are practically applied at NASA. The

project is also producing a series of online, self-paced professional development modules that incorporate video

"snapshots of practice," an explanation of strategies, and concrete steps to help teachers apply what they've learned in

their classrooms.

The research team at CCT is helping to evaluate the effectiveness of one of these professional development

modules. Between January and February 2013, participating teachers will write two lesson plans, review a PD

module, and participate in a phone interview. Teachers who complete these activities will receive a $250 stipend.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out this short survey and we will contact you shortly with further

information.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/InspiringSTEM

EDCInc

NGSS Second and Final Public Draft to be Released in JanuaryAchieve announced last week that the second and final public draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

will be released the first week in January. Achieve encourages all interested parties to review the draft when it is

released and provide feedback. The NGSS will be completed in March 2013. To read the announcement, go to

www.nextgenscience.org.

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

feedback to the writers. 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.

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

Web Sites Worth Exploring:

Top Scientific Discoveries of 2012 (Wired Science)-

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/12/top-discoveries-2012/
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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. Itwill definitely get the attention of young people and shows the COOL side of STEM! Lets hope this goes viral faster and deeperthan 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 StateStandards (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 BuildingFriday 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

History Of Winter 2013:An Immersive Cryosphere Science Training Camp for Educators

Apply by December 30, 2012

When: February 10-16, 2013

Where: Lake Placid, NY

Who: Secondary STEM teachers, STEM pre-service teachers, Higher Education faculty in STEM/STEM Education,
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and Informal Education partners

The NASA GSFC Education Office invites you to participate in the upcoming 2013 History of Winter (HOW)

training. This week of training, held annually in February in Lake Placid, NY, places teachers in the role of

scientists, working side-by-side with professional scientists and technologists. Learning by doing, teachers gain a

better understanding of scientific inquiry through field research experience as well as a firsthand understanding of

the study of snow and ice as indicators of climate change. Central to this week are studies of:

Training in field protocols for snow and ice study

The Global Snowflake Network (GSN) an interactive online data resource for science and education

Thermochron Mission unique technology that records temperature data used as a means to encourage inquiry

Effective use of technology to record and share data

Pre and post components for classroom integration of content

For more information, contact:

Katherine Bender, Office of Education Programs, NASA GSFC. [email protected], 301-286-2050.

Interested team applicants should each complete the following page and submit the form no later than December 30,

2012 to:

Katherine Bender, Office of Education Programs, Code 160,

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771

or email [email protected], or fax to 301-286-1655 (Attn:K. Bender).

History of Winter 2012 Applicant Questionnaire

Name:

Address:

City/State:

Zip Code:

Telephone:

Email:

School Name:

Attending: Y/N Teaching: Y/N

School Address:School Telephone:

Subject(s) Taught/Major:

1. Describe your experience in education and/or classroom teaching.

2. Describe your experience with scientific inquiry.

3. Describe your experience(s) in science field research.

4. What do you hope to learn at this workshop?

5. What are you most interested in sharing with other workshop participants?

6. Describe your level of interest/availability in becoming part of a learning community beyond the workshop?

Save The Bays Bay Institute for Experiential Learning Register opens January 7th (Middle

and High School)
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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

the months before and after their flights.
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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 t o

apply atwww.tntp.org/fishmanprize.

NEW!!! 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 innovativeapproaches 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

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 for

independent study projects.
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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 ot her biographical information and

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

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 at [email protected] or 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

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, 2013InWorld 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?

NEW!!! Christopher Columbus Foundation U.S. Chamber of Commerce Life Sciences
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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 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.

Criteria

1. All Nominees must be living United States citizens.


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.


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.




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


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



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

ADDITIONAL RULES:


government agency.



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.


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 ca sh award of $5,000, with the recipients
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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 IslandScience Teachers

Apply Today for the 2013 Award

Deadline for Applications:February 13, 2013

To Apply:*www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html

Questions:Phone: (617) 6182528Email:[email protected]

*Terms and conditions apply. Please see the programwebsite for further details.

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 Amherst

Funded 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 areencouraged 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
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single experiment, and all launch services to fly it to the Space Station in Fall 2013. A 9 week experiment design

competition in each community, held winter/spring 2013 and engaging typically 300 students, allows student teams

to design and formally propose real experiments vying for their community's reserved mini-lab on Space Station.

Content resources for teachers and students support foundational instruction on science in microgravity and

experimental design. Additional programming leverages the experiment design competition to engage the

community, embracing a Learning Community Model for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics) education.

TIME CRITICAL: all interested communities are asked to inquire by DECEMBER 31, 2012; schools and districts need

to assess interest with their staff and, if appropriate, move forward with an Implementation Plan. Communities must

be aboard by February 18, 2013, for a 9 week experiment design phase February 25 to April 29, 2012, and flight

experiment selection by May 31, 2012. For More Information Contact: 301-395-0770 ,http:ssep.ncesse.org [email protected]

NASA is Accepting Applications for the WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace

Scholars) Program Apply by January 3, 2013 (HS Junior Females)

NASA wants you to become the engineers, scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow. The WISH project

offers a one-of-a-kind experience for female high school students to jump start your future and explore the

possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related major or career.

WISH wants female high school juniors from across the country to participate in our pilot project! Your adventure

starts with an online community and culminates with a summer experience at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in

Summer, 2013.

Applicants need to be:

o U.S. citizens

o Current female high school juniors during the 2012-2013 school year

o Interested and excited about STEM

o Committed to a one-year relationship with JSC; and

o

Able to access to the Internet and email (at home, school or public library)o A scholar with a cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

NASA is accepting applications for an excellent program for high school juniors:

The WISH (Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars) is a great opportunity for girls in their junior year of

high school who are interested in STEM careers. WISH is accepting online applications through January 3, 2012. For

more information, visit http://www.wish.aerospacescholars.org/apply.

DuPont 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,

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 a
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range 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.

NEW!!! 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.

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 innovativeapproaches 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
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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


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.





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


returned.





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

property submitted.

ADDITIONAL RULES:


government agency.



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.


The deadline for submissions is January 29, 2013. The Foundation reserves the right to cancel or changetheAgriscience Awardsprogram competition at any time at its full discretion.

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

NEW!!! 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.Criteria


2. Nominations are strongly encouraged from educators, faculty members and school administratorspersonally 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.




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or similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without anycompensation to the candidate. However, the Foundation does not claim ownership of the intellectual

property submitted.

ADDITIONAL RULES:


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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.

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)
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YOUR STUDENTS HAVE THEPOWER 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.

WIN BIGTeams compete formore than

$300K in prizes such as

scholarships, adventure trips,

assemblies with Discovery

Channel talent and more!

GET STARTED

Register online today to get your

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support your students.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY MARCH 5, 2013.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Subject to Official Rules available at wecanchange.com. 2012
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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 interns

learn 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

back athttps://intern.nasa.gov

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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THIS NOTICE IS DISTRIBUTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. R.I Department of Education does

not have any affiliation or responsibility to promote this information.

Peter J. McLarenScience-Technology Specialist

Office of InstructionRhode Island Department of Education255 Westminster StreetProvidence, Rhode Island 02903401-222-8454 [email protected]

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 Baccalaure ate (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.

Criteria



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.


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.


$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


6. Nominations are strongly encouraged from educators, faculty members and school administrators

personally familiar with the students academic achievements in the field of agriscience.

7. Nominees must demonstrate ongoing work and/or provide proven evidence that distinguishes them inthe field of agriscience.




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or similar programs or awards. All materials submitted become the property of the Foundation without anycompensation to the candidate. However, the Foundation does not claim ownership of the intellectual

property submitted.

ADDITIONAL RULES:


government agency.







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