The Children’s Museum is excited to open the application process for our Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist program. We’ve enjoyed working with Dr. Carlotta Berry in 2024 to introduce girls and families to robotics. Our 2025 Visiting Scientist is Dr. Rebecca Bercich and we are bringing sustainability and engineering to many girls and their families.
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is committed to supporting educators’ efforts to increase Great Lakes literacy. To that end, they are conducting a needs assessment to gather insights into what resources and tools are most needed.
Your feedback is crucial. Please consider candidly sharing your thoughts about how Sea Grant can better support you. You can share your input by completing a short survey. It should take less than eight minutes to complete.
Complete the survey
After completing the survey, you can elect to be entered into a drawing to win one of three $50 Amazon gift cards for your participation. The survey closes October 28.
If you have questions about this project, you may contact the principal investigator, Kristin TePas (ktepas@illinois.edu). Do you have questions about your rights as a participant? Feel free to get in touch with the University of Illinois Office for the Protection of Research Subjects at 217-333-2670 or irb@illinois.edu.
Thank you for taking the time to assist with this request.
Project Dragonfly’s Global Field Program master’s degree and international graduate courses offered through Miami University. Tuition is greatly reduced because of support from Miami University. The 2025 application is now open at http://GFP.MiamiOH.edu
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See attached job description.
Below are some other job benefits:
High academic standards with flexibility in curriculum so teachers can really engage students in hands-on learning and ignite a passion for STEM fields in them. Small class sizes with remarkable students. An incredible faculty who have fun, engage, and collaborate with each other, and support each other. Support for professional development and a culture of learning and improving the craft of education. A beautiful and functional lab space which is well stocked for inquiry. Free lunch!
Reserve your tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the 2024 total solar eclipse
Early bird tickets are now available for Conner Prairie's Total Eclipse festival! We currently have a limited number of tickets for members, nonmembers and those enrolled in the Access Pass program.
Tickets are $45 for nonmembers and $30 for members. Ticketholders will receive a complimentary pair of solar eclipse glasses. Don't delay! Get the best prices for this festival before tickets move to the next price tier.
An event unlike anything you have ever seen, indulge your senses and explore the day filled with unique eclipse-themed experiences for everyone!
Each year, EarthEcho International hosts the OurEcho Challenge STEM contest to encourage young leaders, ages 13-16, to audit biodiversity in their community and to come up with a project idea to restore and protect the biodiversity in their own backyards. The contest is now open for entries through April 26th and this Spring we will award 3 teams grants of up to $5,000 to implement their projects.
Feel free to use this toolkit to help spread the word.
Lastly, we will be at NSTA this month and I hope we can meet in person if you are attending. We'll be at exhibit #374 and will also be presenting with a group of teachers on Saturday, March 23rd at 8 AM (room 404).
Instructional Assistant/STEM Facilitator at TZ - 29 hours per week.
Posting is on the website (https://www.applitrack.com/greencastle/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1)
If you have any questions contact Lisa Eldridge.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating innovative and hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities, as well as managing our Fab Lab – a space equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and microelectronics for students to engage in project-based learning with a focus on addressing computer science state standards and developing creative behaviors.
Indiana Envirothon has information available for high school aged teams to prepare and register for the 2024 contests. Topics are Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils & Land Management, Wildlife, and this year’s current issue - Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future. Envirothon Flyer 2024.pdf There are 8 regional contests this year so be sure to check out what contest works best for your schedule and location. Here are the links to get you what you need: Website: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/ Booklet: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/resources.html Registration: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/registration.html Indiana Standards and AG Standards are also available online – currently listed at the bottom of each resource.
Indiana Envirothon has information available for high school
aged teams to prepare and register for the 2024 contests.
Topics are Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Soils & Land
Management, Wildlife, and this year’s current issue - Renewable
Energy for a Sustainable Future.
Envirothon Flyer 2024.pdf
There are 8 regional contests this year so be sure to check out
what contest works best for your schedule and location.
Here are the links to get you what you need:
Website: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/
Booklet: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/resources.html
Registration: https://www.indianaenvirothon.org/registration.html
Indiana Standards and AG Standards are also available online –
currently listed at the bottom of each resource.
We invite you to join us for the ninth annual Indiana STEM Education Conference! The conference will be in person on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Purdue University. The theme for the 2024 conference is “Resourcing STEM Education.” The conference will include: Special keynote speaker Phil Cook Mr. Cook has taught for over 20 years at Culver Academy. Following a suggestion from one of his students, Phil posted one of his class demonstrations on TikTok. The video went viral, and @ChemTeacherPhil now has over 3 million online followers. Mr. Cook will discuss his passion for education, his rise in Internet fame, and the importance of online resources and demonstrations for STEM education. Over 50 presentations on STEM curriculum, instruction, careers, and research Networking with STEM education sponsors including 1st Maker Space, Activate Learning, Amplify, CATALYST, and STEM Education Works A resource webpage with presentation slides, presentation handouts, sponsor handouts, and research posters Professional Growth Points for Teachers Visit the conference webpage to learn more: https://www.education.purdue.edu/catalyst/catalyst-programs/indiana-stem-ed-conference/ Interested in presenting at the conference? Have a research poster or research brief to share? Proposals can be submitted at https://forms.gle/3iorMgVusFzXtUzr8. Research posters and briefs will be published as proceedings through Purdue e-Pubs. Proposals are due on October 13, 2023. Registration will open in October. A link to register will be sent at that time. Bill Walker, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships, CATALYST confreg@purdue.edu
We invite you to join us for the ninth annual Indiana STEM Education Conference! The conference will be in person on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Purdue University. The theme for the 2024 conference is “Resourcing STEM Education.”
The conference will include:
Visit the conference webpage to learn more: https://www.education.purdue.edu/catalyst/catalyst-programs/indiana-stem-ed-conference/
Interested in presenting at the conference? Have a research poster or research brief to share? Proposals can be submitted at https://forms.gle/3iorMgVusFzXtUzr8. Research posters and briefs will be published as proceedings through Purdue e-Pubs. Proposals are due on October 13, 2023.
Registration will open in October. A link to register will be sent at that time.
Bill Walker, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Programs and Partnerships, CATALYST
confreg@purdue.edu
Subject: Scholarships & Grants for Amazon Rainforest PD Workshop
Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest
Dates: July 1-10, 2024
The Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest provides powerful PD designed to transform student learning. Immersed in the Peruvian Amazon, teachers learn side-by-side with scientists and researchers about this key global ecosystem while building their ability to engage students in scientific research, engineering design, cross-cultural connections, and stewardship projects in one of the world’s most biologically diverse environments.
We are offering MULTIPLE different merit-based scholarships for committed, passionate K-12 and Informal educators like YOU this year, ranging from $1000-$2500!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS DEC. 1, 2023. Space is limited to 26 educators.
Learn More & Apply Here Today!
https://morphoinstitute.org/scholarships-funding/
Academy Fee of $3250 includes a pre-departure prep course, resource kit, on-site workshops & in-country land costs (air is not included).
If you have any questions, please contact Marissa at marissa@morphoinstitute.org or our Director, Christa Dillabaugh - director@morphoinstitute.org. We have alumni from nearly every state in the US and I will be happy to put you in touch if you would like their perspective on the program.
Many thanks!
P.O. Box 383, New Albany, IN 47151
Email: Executivedirector@hasti.org