Select a topic to view resources and agencies from the showcase:
At-Risk Youth
Department of Justice: Juvenile Mentoring Program
The Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP) supports one-to-one mentoring projects
for youth at risk of failing in school, dropping out of school, or becoming
involved in delinquent behavior, including gang activity and substance abuse.
Since 1994, OJJDP has funded 299 JUMP sites. More than 9,200 youth have received
one-to-one mentoring.
These mentoring programs target at-risk male and female youth of all races
and special populations, including immigrant, court-involved, and abused and
neglected youth; children of incarcerated parents; and youth with disabilities.
Mentors have been recruited from both the public and private sectors, including
faith-based institutions, community-based organizations, schools, police and
fire departments, hospitals, and banks and local businesses. JUMP Projects
may operate as a component of a larger agency, or may stand alone to provide
only mentoring services.
To be considered eligible for a JUMP grant, organizations must have identified:
a community need; a Local Educational Agency (LEA) with whom they will partner
if they are not such an organization themselves; a plan for recruiting, screening,
training, supervising, and retaining volunteer mentors; the defined at-risk
youth population they are planning to serve; procedures for ensuring appropriate
matches between youth and mentors clear guidelines for frequency, duration,
and nature of the mentor/youth meetings; a plan for project implementation;
and procedures for monitoring their own progress toward project goals.
The program strategy of JUMP is to fund collaborative efforts between LEAs
and public agencies, private for-profit or nonprofit organizations (including
faith-based institutions), or tribal nations to develop effective mentoring
programs for at-risk youth.
Web site: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/jump/
Contact Information:
Eric Stansbury
Jump Program Coordinator
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs (OJJDP)
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
202-305-1826
stansbur@ojp.usdoj.gov
Presenter:
Donn Davis
Team Leader, Demonstration Programs Division
Department of Justice: Drug Free Communities Support Program
The Drug-Free Communities Support Program has two major goals: to reduce
substance abuse and establish and strengthen community collaboration. The
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) helps
grantees implement science-based prevention programs and facilitates information
sharing among the grantees.
With Drug Prevention Program funding support from OJJDP, CSAP provides training
and technical assistance in areas such as coalition enhancement, program evaluation,
and prevention strategies to grantees through six regional Centers for the
Application of Prevention Technologies.
Applications are accepted from community coalitions whose members have worked
together on substance abuse reduction initiatives for more than 6 months.
Coalitions use task forces, subcommittees, community boards, and other community
resources to enhance their collaborative efforts. With substantial participation
from community leaders, the coalitions implement multi-sector, multi-strategy,
long-term plans to reduce substance abuse among youth.
Web site: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/dfcs/index.html
Contact Information:
Kim Norris
Program Coordinator, Drug Free Communities Support Program
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs (OJJDP)
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
202-307-2076
norrisk@ojp.usdoj.gov
Presenter:
Donn Davis
Team Leader, Demonstration Programs Division
Department of Justice: Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative
Since 1999, the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services,
and Justice have collaborated on the SS/HS Initiative to target both youth's
development of the social skills and emotional resilience necessary to avoid
drug use and violent behavior and the establishment of school environments
that are safe, disciplined, and drug-free.
The program aims to provide students, schools, and communities with enhanced
comprehensive educational, mental health, social service, law enforcement,
and as appropriate, juvenile justice system services that promote healthy
childhood development and prevent violence, alcohol, and other drug abuse.
SS/HS streamlined the application process for school districts and communities
to develop and implement comprehensive community-wide strategies for creating
safe environments for learning and promoting healthy childhood development.
The comprehensive community-wide strategy must contain, at a minimum: (1)
school safety, (2) alcohol and other drug and violence prevention and early
intervention programs, (3) school and community mental health preventive and
treatment intervention services, (4) early childhood psycho social and emotional
development programs, (5) educational reform, and (6) safe schools policies.
In implementing SS/HS program efforts, grantees bring together—through the
establishment of partnerships, collaborations, working groups, task forces—a
mix of local assets including law enforcement, education, and mental health
experts.
SS/HS awards range from up to $3 million per year for urban school districts,
up to $2 million per year for suburban school districts, and up to $1 million
per year for rural school districts and tribal schools designated as local
education agencies and may be funded for up to three years. In addition, funds
are available from COPS for the provision of school resource officers, constituting
the partnership with local law enforcement.
Eligible grantees include local educational agencies that develop SS/HS comprehensive
plans in partnerships with its local public mental health authority and local
law enforcement agency. Grantees must develop performance indicators for
the grant, conduct a local outcome evaluation, and agree to participate in
national evaluation activities. To be eligible for funding, applicants must
demonstrate a partnership between the local education agency (LEA)/school
district, local law enforcement agency, and local mental health agency. Additional
partnerships are encouraged.
Web site: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/grants/safeschool/solic02.html
Contact Information:
Kellie Dressler
Program Coordinator, Safe Schools/Healthy Students
OJJDP
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
202-514-4817
dresslek@ojp.usdoj.gov
Presenter:
Donn Davis
Team Leader, Demonstration Programs Division
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Internet Resources for All Subject Areas
Marco Polo Educational Foundation: Marco Polo Internet Content
for the Classroom
This is a consortium of premier national education organizations, state education
agencies, and the Marco Polo Education Foundation dedicated to providing the
highest quality standards-based Internet content and professional development
to teachers and students throughout the United States.
Web site: http://www.marcopolo-education.com
Presentation documents: Word | PowerPoint
Presenter:
Sandra Geisbush
Marco Polo Cadre Trainer
NASA Classroom of the Future at the Center for Educational
Technologies
The NASA Classroom of the Future has developed award-winning websites and innovative
distance learning opportunities for K-12 students. This session will showcase
such activities as the "Exploring the Environment" Web site and the "STORM-E"
weather simulation.
Web site: http://www.cotf.edu/
Contact Information:
Jeanne Finstein, Ed.D. (presenter)
Acting President, Center for Educational Technologies
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Jeanne@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu
304-243-2401
Fax: 304-243-2497
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Libraries and MuseumsInstitute of Museum and Library Services: National Leadership
Grants, Museums in the Community Category
Museums in the Community supports museum-community partnerships that enhance
the quality of community life. Projects that develop long-term relationships
between museums and community organizations, with an emphasis on how the project
meets the documented needs of the community are given priority.
Example of a recent grant. Proyecto Futuro is designed to build
science and math competencies by focusing on school and family interactions.
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science will partner with the
Albuquerque Public Schools for this project. Long term goals of the program
are to involve parents in their children's education, foster in students positive
attitude changes toward education, and to mutually reinforce positive messages
from teachers and parents about how to learn and succeed in science and math.
Implementation of the program will be accomplished through family science
nights and professional teacher development sessions. Families will be engaged
in bilingual math and science activities and receive take-home kits. Teachers
will receive training and bilingual teaching materials.
Materials distributed at showcase:
http://www.imls.gov/pubs/pdf/2004ProgramsFinal.pdf
http://www.imls.gov/pubs/pdf/m-ssurvey.pdf
http://www.laurabushfoundation.org/
http://www.imls.gov/pubs/pdf/pubcapab.pdf
http://e-services.imls.gov/project_planning/
(project planning tutorial for those interested in applying for an IMLS grant
or grant from another agency) Contact Information:
Dan Lukash, Senior Program Officer
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-4644
dlukash@imls.gov
http://www.imls.gov
Presenter:
Eileen Maxwell, Public Affairs Specialist
202-606-8339
emaxwell@imls.gov
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Math and Science
National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership
(MSP) Program
The MSP program seeks to improve K-12 student achievement through three inter-related
issues:
- ensuring that all students have access to, are prepared for and are encouraged
to participate and succeed in challenging and advanced mathematics and science
courses;
- enhancing the quality, quantity, and diversity of the K-12 mathematics
and science teacher workforce; and
- developing evidence-based outcomes that contribute to our understanding
of how students effectively learn mathematics and science.
Colleges and universities offering graduate and/or undergraduate programs,
and K-12 schools and school districts are critical partners in all Partnership
projects. Specifically, disciplinary faculty in departments of mathematics,
the sciences and/or engineering with education faculty and administrators in
higher education partner organizations join administrators, teachers of mathematics
and the sciences, and guidance counselors in K-12 partner organizations to create
deep, lasting improvement in K-12 mathematics and science education. Furthermore,
the partner organizations commit to implementing the K-20 institutional change
necessary to sustain Partnerships' successes in the long-term; this includes
the continued participation of mathematics, science, and engineering faculty
in work that clearly results in improved K-12 student and teacher learning.
Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03605
Presentation documents: Microsoft Word | PowerPoint
Contact Information:
James E. Hamos, Ph.D.
Program Director, Math and Science Partnership
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
National Science Foundation
Room 875, 4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Voicemail: 703-292-4687
Presenter:
James E. Hamos
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No Child Left Behind Act of 2002
Department of Education discussion on implementing No Child Left Behind
in rural areas.
Web site: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ods/ruraled/index.html
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Problem-based Learning
Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies: Integrating
Strategies and Technology in Education Practice (InSTEP)
Two years ago InSTEP, with funding from the U.S. Department of Education, began
efforts toward improving education in West Virginia's schools. Its approach was
simple—equip teachers with progressive teaching approaches and state-of-the-art
technology, then show them how to combine the two to change the way people learn. Three
years, 6,000-plus teachers, and 180,000-plus students later, that blueprint has
proved its worth through many initiatives:
- Technology training
- Problem-Based Learning Academy
- Graduated steps for advancement
- Focus on underserved areas
- Online program
- Regional support network
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification
- College credit
- Constructivist teaching
- Research-based approach
InSTEP is funded entirely by the U.S. Department of Education through a grant
to the CET. With InSTEP, it is No Teacher Left Behind.
Web site: http://www3.cet.edu/instep/
Contact Information:
Kathleen Norris, project manager
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
knorris@cet.edu
304-243-2498
Fax: 304-243-2497
Presenters:
Jan Madden, Lewis and Clark ReDiscovery Project, InSTEP
Marshall County Schools, WV
Kathy Norris, project manager, CET
National Lewis and Clark ReDiscovery Program: Lewis and
Clark Ground-Truthing Project
The Lewis and Clark Ground-Truthing Project engages students in a Problem-Based
Learning simulation using varied technology devices, such as Palm Zires, GPS units,
and Digital Cameras. Using today's technology, students explore yesterday's discoveries
to determine geographical locations for the flora, fauna, geology, and Native
American artifacts examined. The contents of a "Lewis and Clark Barrel,"
artifacts, resource books, and materials, provide many of the resources needed.
Instruction is supplemented with CDs, DVDs, a coordinating Teacher's Curriculum
Guide, and the InSTEP Lewis and Clark Website featuring lessons, video clips,
and teacher resources. This program integrates math, science, technology, fine
arts, social sciences, and multicultural activities.
Web site: http://www.lewisandclark200.org/
Contact Information:
Jan Madden
Sherrard Elementary School
Box 505 R.D. #3
Wheeling, WV 26003
School: 304-232-8640
Fax: 304-232-1044
Home: 304-845-2354
Presenters:
Jan Madden, Lewis and Clark ReDiscovery Project, InSTEP
Marshall County Schools, West Virginia
Kathy Norris, project manager, CET
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School Partnerships
U.S. Department of Interior: Partners in Education
Educational partnerships with the federal government and the private sector vary
based on the needs and capabilities of the partners. Partnerships offer assistance
such as mentors, tutors, volunteers and support. Some federal partners donate
extra supplies such as computers to the schools they work with. On some occasions,
experts from the federal agencies may go to the partner school for such activities
as making presentations, teaching a topic or unit, or judging science fairs. Successful
partnership ventures with DOI generally use needs inventories and a written agreement.
Successful partnerships benefit both the school and the federal partner.
Web site: Office
of Educational Partnerships
Presentation documents: PowerPoint
Contact Information:
Janine Marie Tobias (presenter)
Management Analyst
Minerals Management Service
U.S. Dept of the Interior
Janine.Tobias@mms.gov
703-787-1240
Sylvia Jones
Program Analyst
Office of Educational Partnerships
U.S. Dept of the Interior
Sylvia_Jones@ios.doi.gov
202-208-3254
National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership
(MSP) Program
The MSP program seeks to improve K-12 student achievement through three inter-related
issues:
- ensuring that all students have access to, are prepared for and are encouraged
to participate and succeed in challenging and advanced mathematics and science
courses;
- enhancing the quality, quantity, and diversity of the K-12 mathematics
and science teacher workforce; and
- developing evidence-based outcomes that contribute to our understanding
of how students effectively learn mathematics and science.
Colleges and universities offering graduate and/or undergraduate programs,
and K-12 schools and school districts are critical partners in all Partnership
projects. Specifically, disciplinary faculty in departments of mathematics,
the sciences and/or engineering with education faculty and administrators in
higher education partner organizations join administrators, teachers of mathematics
and the sciences, and guidance counselors in K-12 partner organizations to create
deep, lasting improvement in K-12 mathematics and science education. Furthermore,
the partner organizations commit to implementing the K-20 institutional change
necessary to sustain Partnerships' successes in the long-term; this includes
the continued participation of mathematics, science, and engineering faculty
in work that clearly results in improved K-12 student and teacher learning.
Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03605
Presentation documents: Microsoft Word | PowerPoint
Contact Information:
James E. Hamos, Ph.D.
Program Director, Math and Science Partnership
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
National Science Foundation
Room 875, 4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Voicemail: 703-292-4687
Presenter:
James E. Hamos
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Science
Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky
Challenger Learning Center Wheeling Jesuit University
The Challenger Learning Centers are part of a growing network of Learning Centers
nationwide established by the Challenger Center for Space Science Education in
memory of the Challenger 51-L astronauts.
Each Learning Center is a unique "hands-on" learning experience designed
to foster interest in math, science and technology education. The centers are
comprised of a space station that gives students the simulated experience of
working in space and mission control is modeled after NASA's Johnson Space Center
in Houston. Many centers also have "e-missions" which connect mission
control with classrooms anywhere in the world for unique, interactive learning
adventures that allow teachers to utilize technology in effective ways.
Challenger's missions are a motivating way to engage students with the power
of math and science in real-life situations. For teachers, the mission and the
pre-mission curriculum are a new way to introduce various science and math topics.
Resources for teachers include training workshops, all lesson plans, assessment
materials, and online support.
Web sites:
Challenger Learning
Center of Kentucky
Challenger Learning Center Wheeling Jesuit
University
Challenger Learning Center, Paducah
Challenger Learning
Centers, main site
Contact Information:
Sherry Brock, Director (presenter)
Challenger Learning Center at Paducah
P. O. Box 7159
Paducah, KY 42002
270-534-3097
sherryl.brock@kctcs.edu
Tom Cravens, Director (presenter)
Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky
One Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701
606-487-3050
tom.cravens@kctcs.edu
Nancy Sturm, Director
Challenger Learning Center at Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-2377
turm@cet.edu
U.S. Department of Defense: e-CYBERMISSION
e-CYBERMISSION is a unique web-based science, math, and technology competition
for 6th through 9th grade teams. e-CYBERMISSION targets students of all capability
levels. The competition encourages and rewards a diverse range of proficiency
levels, interests and backgrounds. It promotes self-discovery and encourages students
to recognize the real-life applications of science, math, and technology. Student
teams, comprised of 3-4 students and a Team Advisor, identify a problem in their
community that is related to: Arts & Entertainment, the Environment, Health
& Safety or Sports & Recreation. Tackling a real-life Mission Challenge
illustrates how science, math and technology apply to everyday life. Teams can
register via the e-CYBERMISSION Home Page. Registration is over for 2003-2004.
Regional winners will be announced in April 2004. National winners will be selected
in May/June 2004 in Washington, DC.
Web site: www.ecybermission.com
Presentation documents: PDF
Presenter:
Kelly Stratchko, Project Manager
301-394-5503
301-233-1178
Contact Information:
missioncontrol@ecybermission.com
U.S. Department of Energy Science Bowls
The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the
physical sciences in the United States. The office manages fundamental research
programs in basic energy sciences, biological and environmental sciences, and
computational science. In addition, the Office of Science is the federal government's
largest single funder of materials and chemical sciences, and supports unique
and vital parts of U.S. research in climate change, geophysics, genomics, life
sciences, and science education.
Learn about the fantastic programs that the Department of Energy sponsors to
help promote science achievement and excitement among middle and high school
students. The Science Bowls include educational events as well as academic competition
among teams of students, both in regional competitions and at the national level.
Contact Information:
Cindy Musick
SC-1/Forrestal Building
Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0118
Cindy.musick@science.doe.gov
Presenter:
Aaron Schuetz
Aaron.schuetz@science.doe.gov
Teacher Opportunities with the Department of Energy
The Office of Science sponsors a range of science education initiatives through
its Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program. These programs
provide grade school through post-grad school opportunities that are unified under
the common notion that DOE National Laboratories can provide unique training and
professional development research experiences that enhance teachers' content knowledge
in science and mathematics, strengthen their investigative expertise, inspire
commitments to science and engineering careers, and build a link between the resources
of the National Laboratories and the science-education community.
The Department of Energy has established several programs to help teachers
enhance their understanding of the scientific and technological world through
research opportunities at several DOE national laboratories.
Contact Information:
Cindy Musick
SC-1/Forrestal Building
Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0118
Cindy.musick@science.doe.gov
Presenter:
Aaron Schuetz
Aaron.schuetz@science.doe.gov
The GLOBE Program
GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and
science program that provides students the opportunity to learn by taking scientifically
valid measurements in the fields of atmosphere, hydrology, soils, and/or land
cover/phenology. Reporting their data through the Internet, they can create maps
and graphs on the free interactive Web site to analyze data sets and collaborate
with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world.
GLOBE trains teachers to help students improve their achievement in science
and math and in the use of computer and network technology. GLOBE helps teachers
and students achieve state and local education goals and standards, and increases
student awareness of their environment from a scientific viewpoint, without
advocacy relative to issues.
Web site: www.globe.gov
Contact Information:
Gary Randolph
International Program Specialist
The GLOBE Program
P.O. Box 3000
Boulder, CO 80307
Presenter:
Todd Ensign, Education Specialist
The EdVenture Group
NASA Classroom of the Future at the Center for Educational
Technologies
The NASA Classroom of the Future has developed award-winning web sites and innovative
distance learning opportunities for K-12 students. This session will showcase
such activities as the "Exploring the Environment" Web site and the "STORM-E"
weather simulation.
Web site: http://www.cotf.edu/
Contact Information:
Jeanne Finstein, Ed.D. (presenter)
Acting President, Center for Educational Technologies
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
Jeanne@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu
304-243-2401
Fax: 304-243-2497
Space Science Education Support Network
Resources provided by NASA Office of Space Science can inspire the next generation
of explorers. The presentation included an introduction to hands-on kindergarten
through community college level curricula developed by the Arizona State University
Mars Education Program.
Materials featured: (1) The Mars Student Imaging Project, in which students
are given the opportunity to perform authentic scientific research by taking
an image with the THEMIS Visual Camera on board the Mars Odyssey spacecraft;
and (2) Marsbound! Mission to the Red Planet, a design, engineering, and technology
activity in a fun "collectable card game" format that teaches the
fundamental principles of engineering design.
Web site:
http://marssb.cet.edu/main.html
Contact Information:
Laurie Ruberg, Ph.D., Outreach Specialist
Mid-Atlantic Region Space Science Broker
Center for Educational Technologies
Wheeling Jesuit University
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
lruberg@cet.edu
304-243-2480
Presenters:
Keith Watt
Assistant Director, Arizona State University Mars Education Program
Mars Space Flight Facility
Moeur Building
ASU Main Campus
Tempe, AZ
k.watt@asu.edu
480-965-1788
Fax: 480-727-7956
http://marsed.asu.edu/contact.php
Tony Docal
Kentucky representative for Mid-Atlantic Region Space Science Broker, c/o CEISMC
- Ga. Tech
866 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0282
tony.docal@ceismc.gatech.edu
404-894-9879
Fax: 404-894-9675
National Science Center
1. High Definition (HD) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based
programs
2. Physical science demonstration
Web sites:
www.NationalScienceCenter.org
http://www.nscdiscovery.org/EducationalPrograms/MobileDiscoveryCenterVans.htm
Contact Information:
Cliff Shaffer, MDC Program Manager
706-821-0222
Fax 706-821-0250
shafferc@nscdiscovery.org
Presenters:
Sergeant First Class Mose Wilson
Sergeant First Class Dominic Merritt
National Science Foundation: Presidential Awards for Excellence
in Science and Math Teaching and other Award Opportunities
The Presidential Awards Program identifies outstanding math and science teachers
in K-12 education across the nation. These teachers serve as models for their
colleagues and as leaders dedicated to improvement of science and math education.
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship provides the opportunity
for exemplary teachers of K-12 math and science to serve in the Washington, D.C.
Fellows contribute to educational policy making in the national arena.
Web site: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04525/nsf04525.htm
Presentation documents: PowerPoint
Contact Information:
Sandra Geisbush
2003-2004 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
National Science Foundation
EHR / REC Room 855.51
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230
Presenter:
Sandra Geisbush
2003-2004 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
2001 National Presidential Awardee
National Science Teachers Association Awards and Recognition
Program
The National Science Teachers Association's goal is to promote excellence and
innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA and its sponsors reward
and recognize teachers and students with cash awards, school supplies and materials,
trips to our national convention, U.S. savings bonds, and more each year. NSTA
administers awards, grants, and student competitions to recognize the professional
efforts of teachers and the innovative talents of their students. Programs include
the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers, the Craftsman NSTA Young Inventors Awards
Program, Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision Awards, Shell Science Teaching Award, and
the Robert Carleton Award, sponsored by Dow Chemical Company.
Web site: http://www.nsta.org/awardscomp/&program_type=teacher
Contact Information:
Lori Pinson
NSTA
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22201-3000 USA
703-243-7100
www.nsta.org
Presenter:
Sandra Geisbush
NSTA Representative
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Student Competitions
e-CYBERMISSION
e-CYBERMISSION is a unique web-based science, math, and technology competition
for 6th through 9th grade teams. e-CYBERMISSION targets students of all capability
levels. The competition encourages and rewards a diverse range of proficiency
levels, interests and backgrounds. It promotes self-discovery and encourages students
to recognize the real-life applications of science, math, and technology. Student
teams, comprised of 3-4 students and a Team Advisor, identify a problem in their
community that is related to: Arts & Entertainment, the Environment, Health
& Safety or Sports & Recreation. Tackling a real-life Mission Challenge
illustrates how science, math and technology apply to everyday life. Teams can
register via the e-CYBERMISSION Home Page. Registration is over for 2003-2004.
Regional winners will be announced in April 2004. National winners will be selected
in May/June 2004 in Washington, DC.
Web site: www.ecybermission.com
Presentation documents: PDF
Presenter:
Kelly Stratchko, Project Manager
301-394-5503
301-233-1178
Contact Information:
missioncontrol@ecybermission.com
U.S. Department of Energy Science Bowls
The Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the
physical sciences in the United States. The office manages fundamental research
programs in basic energy sciences, biological and environmental sciences, and
computational science. In addition, the Office of Science is the federal government's
largest single funder of materials and chemical sciences, and supports unique
and vital parts of U.S. research in climate change, geophysics, genomics, life
sciences, and science education.
Learn about the fantastic programs that the Department of Energy sponsors to
help promote science achievement and excitement among middle and high school
students. The Science Bowls include educational events as well as academic competition
among teams of students, both in regional competitions and at the national level.
Contact Information:
Cindy Musick
SC-1/Forrestal Building
Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0118
Cindy.musick@science.doe.gov Presenter:
Aaron Schuetz
Aaron.schuetz@science.doe.gov
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Teacher Awards and Training
Teacher Opportunities with the Department of Energy The Office of Science sponsors a range of science education initiatives through
its Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program. These programs
provide grade school through post-grad school opportunities that are unified under
the common notion that DOE National Laboratories can provide unique training and
professional development research experiences that enhance teachers' content knowledge
in science and mathematics, strengthen their investigative expertise, inspire
commitments to science and engineering careers, and build a link between the resources
of the National Laboratories and the science-education community.
The Department of Energy has established several programs to help teachers
enhance their understanding of the scientific and technological world through
research opportunities at several DOE national laboratories.
Contact Information:
Cindy Musick
SC-1/Forrestal Building
Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0118
Cindy.musick@science.doe.gov
Presenter:
Aaron Schuetz
Aaron.schuetz@science.doe.gov
National Science Foundation (NSF) Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Science and Math Teaching and other Award Opportunities
The Presidential Awards Program identifies outstanding math and science teachers
in K-12 education across the nation. These teachers serve as models for their
colleagues and as leaders dedicated to improvement of science and math education.
The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship provides the opportunity
for exemplary teachers of K-12 math and science to serve in the Washington, D.C.
Fellows contribute to educational policy making in the national arena.
Web site: https://www.ehr.nsf.gov/pres_awards/
Presentation documents: PowerPoint
Contact Information:
Sandra Geisbush
2003-2004 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
National Science Foundation
EHR / REC Room 855.51
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22230
Presenter:
Sandra Geisbush
2003-2004 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow
2001 National Presidential Awardee
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA): Awards and
Recognition Program
The National Science Teachers Association's goal is to promote excellence and
innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA and its sponsors reward
and recognize teachers and students with cash awards, school supplies and materials,
trips to our national convention, U.S. savings bonds, and more each year. NSTA
administers awards, grants, and student competitions to recognize the professional
efforts of teachers and the innovative talents of their students. Programs include
the Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Teachers, the Craftsman NSTA Young Inventors Awards
Program, Toshiba NSTA ExploraVision Awards, Shell Science Teaching Award, and
the Robert Carleton Award, sponsored by Dow Chemical Company.
Web site: http://www.nsta.org/awardscomp/&program_type=teacher
Contact Information:
Lori Pinson
NSTA
1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
22201-3000 USA
703-243-7100
www.nsta.org
Presenter:
Sandra Geisbush
NSTA Representative
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