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U.S. Dept. of Energy Grant Program for Mid-Level Science Teachers
Deadline: February 15, 2010
Application and Details: http://ed.fnal.gov/acts/
Fermilab will start reviewing applications Feb. 15 for their cohort starting in summer 2010. The 3 year program includes participating in research project(s) at a national laboratory, implementing technology-supported inquiry with students, educational leadership, using Web 2.0 collaboration tools and online meetings for follow-up support, and financial support for classroom equipment and further professional development.
Laura Mengel, Fermilab (ed-staff-doeacts@fnal.gov)
Excellence in Encouraging Equity Award
Deadline: March 10, 2010
Information: http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=132
Sponsored by Ward's Natural Science and NABT's Role and Status of Women in Biology Education Section, the Award for Excellence in Encouraging Equity recognizes efforts by biology educators to encourage, promote and strive for equity in the educational community. The award, which includes a recognition plaque, an honorarium, and a one-year complimentary NABT membership, will be presented at the NABT Professional Development Conference.
PBS Innovation Awards
Deadline: March 12, 2010
Information: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/innovators/
From math and science to music and the arts, your inventive thinking continuously fuels, inspires and engages young minds. Whether you teach your students physics with rocket launchers, social studies by re-enacting historical events, or literature by inviting kids to create digital stories, you are innovating and making a difference – and we want to recognize and thank YOU! PBS and local public television stations invite you to enter the PBS Teachers Innovation Awards! Show us how you inspire your students and you could win a behind-the-scenes trip to the Premier Annual PBS Event!
Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
Deadline: March 15, 2010
Information and Application: http://wecanchange.com/
The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and NSTA are partnering again this year to educate, empower, and engage students and teachers nationwide to become "Agents of Change" in improving their communities. The second year of this national sustainability challenge—now expanded to include elementary school students—encourages K–8 students to team with their classmates to create replicable solutions to environmental issues in their classroom (grades K–2), school (grades 3–5) ,and community (grades 6–8). Top prizes will include a chance to appear on Discovery Network's Planet Green, a share in thousands of dollars in savings bonds, a Discovery Adventure trip, and more.
Gr 6-12: International Polar Year Opportunity for the Summer of 2010
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Application: http://www.umassk12.net/ipy
IPY Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Polar Connections is designed to promote the teaching of science concepts and processes related to the polar regions, and to emphasize connections to State and National Science Standards for the middle and high school.
The one-week summer institute and academic-year online discussion forums has funding from NSF and U Mass, and will feature a variety of proven techniques for effective teaching, including inquiry-based teaching, cooperative learning, and methods for formative assessment of student learning.
Features of the program include: - 12-16 July 2010 at UMass Amherst plus academic year online discussions; - Housing (air conditioned single dorm rooms, 10 minutes away), meals, and travel costs for teachers outside the commuting area; - $75/day stipends ($375 total); - Funds to attend conferences for dissemination; - 3 graduate credits available at reduced cost and free professional development points - Ongoing partnerships with UMass faculty.
More information is available through ipy@umassk12.net or by calling 413-545-0734.
PAEMST Nominations and Applications
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Application: http://www.paemst.org/controllers/home.cfc?method=view
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. The Awards recognize outstanding K-12 teachers for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession. 2010 awardees will be selected from K-6 teachers.
Earthwatch Institute's Live from the Field Fellowships
Deadline: April 12, 2010
Application: http://www.earthwatch.org/aboutus/education/edopp/lff
Live from the Field educators join research teams on one- to two-week expeditions during the school year and share their experiences directly with their students back at home by posting journal entries, photos, lessons, and suggested activities online, as well as through live video or phone conferences with their classrooms. Given the opportunity to work with leading scientists at research stations around the world, participants gain field research skills, explore different cultures, and learn about global conservation issues.
Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists Program
Deadline: April 14, 2010
Information: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/ACTS/about.htm
The Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (DOE ACTS) program is designed to create a cadre of outstanding science and math teachers with the proper content knowledge and scientific research experience to serve as leaders and agents of positive change in their local and regional teaching communities. Teachers will establish long-term relationships with their mentor scientists and teaching colleagues, who will continue to support teachers when they return to their classrooms.
Teaching Research Ethics Workshop
Deadling: April 15, 2010
Information: http://www.nsta.org/publications/calendar/Default.aspx?lid=tnav
Many science faculty members are eager to include research ethics in their curricula, but their training is in science, not in teaching ethics. This Poynter Center event will help faculty design syllabi or course units integrating substantive issues in research ethics and gain competence and confidence in teaching research ethics.
Cost: 700 Registration
Climate Change Here and Now: Coastal, Ocean, and Atmospheric Impacts: NSTA Web Seminar
Deadline: April 20, 2010
Information: http://www.nsta.org/publications/calendar/Default.aspx?lid=tnav
Middle school and high school educators can join National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists and education specialists for a Climate Change Here and Now: Coastal, Ocean and Atmospheric Impacts, a free NSTA web seminar. Climate is an ideal interdisciplinary theme for learning about the scientific process and the ways in which humans affect and are affected by the Earth’s systems.
Georgia Intern-Fellowshmips for Teachers (GIFT)
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Information: http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/gift/default.htm
The Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing accepts applications for six- to eight-week summer internships with the GIFT program. GIFT has placed middle and high school math, science, and technology teachers in more than 900 positions throughout the state. In these fellowships, teachers are involved in cutting-edge scientific research, data analysis, curriculum development, and real-world inquiry and problem solving.
Outstanding New Biology Teacher Achievement Award
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Information: http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=132
This National Association of Biology Teachers award recognizes outstanding teaching (grades 7-12) by a biology/life science instructor within his/her first three years of teaching (when nominated) who has developed an original and outstanding program or technique and made a contribution to the profession at the start of his/her career. A recognition plaque is presented to the award winner at the NABT Professional Development Conference, and he/she also receives a complimentary one-year NABT membership.
Ron Mardigian Biotechnology Teaching Award
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Information: http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=132
Sponsored by Bio-Rad Laboratories, the award recognizes a secondary school teacher or undergraduate college biology instructor who has demonstrated outstanding and creative teaching of biotechnology in the classroom. The award will be presented at the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Professional Development Conference and includes a plaque, a one-year complimentary NABT membership, and $1500. Nominees must be current members of NABT.
Evolution Education Award
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Information: http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=132
Sponsored by The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS), the award recognizes innovative classroom teaching and community education efforts to promote the accurate understanding of biological evolution. The award includes a combined $1,000 cash prize (from AIBS and BSCS), a plaque to be presented at the NABT Professional Development Conference, and a one-year complimentary NABT membership.
NABT/Vernier Ecology/Environmental Teaching Award
Deadline: May 7, 2010
Information: http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=132
The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Vernier Software & Technology Ecology/Environmental Teaching Award honors a teacher who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative approach in the teaching of ecology/environmental science and has carried his/her commitment to the environment into the community. Maximum award: $1,000 toward travel to the NABT Professional Development Conference, and $500 of Vernier equipment.
2010 AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize for High School Teachers =
Deadline: May 21, 2010
Information: http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/hs_scied_leadership/
Calling all U.S. high school science department chairs and administrators: It’s time to nominate teachers for the 2010 AAAS Leadership in Science Education Prize for High School Teachers. The $1,000 prize honors a high school science teacher who has advanced science education by developing and implementing an effective strategy, activity, or program.
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Copyright 2009-2010 - The Ohio State University. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Grant No. 0840824. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
