Computer Science Teachers Association Conference July 15th & 16th, Boston Marriott Quincy, MA We would like to make you aware of this summer's highlight, our National CSTA Annual Conference below. We are really looking forward to seeing as many members as possible at the CSTA Conference that will be held in Quincy, MA. We have an outstanding array of national speakers, sessions and workshops. Our keynote speakers, Hadi Patrovi and Selena Deckelmann will inspire all of our attendees sharing their incredible accomplishments. The price for the conference is $60.00 and workshops are 60.00 a piece or 2 for $100.00. To register visit: https://www.softconf.com/d/csta2013/
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Computer Science Teachers Association Conference July 15th & 16th, Boston Marriott Quincy, MA We would like to make you aware of this summer's highlight, our National CSTA Annual Conference below. We are really looking forward to seeing as many members as possible at the CSTA Conference that will be held in Quincy, MA. We have an outstanding array of national speakers, sessions and workshops. Our keynote speakers, Hadi Patrovi and Selena Deckelmann will inspire all of our attendees sharing their incredible accomplishments. The price for the conference is $60.00 and workshops are 60.00 a piece or 2 for $100.00. To register visit: https://www.softconf.com/d/csta2013/
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Project Lead The Way - Information Sessions
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) comprehensive STEM (science,
technology, engineering, mathematics)
programs were endorsed by the Massachusetts
Governor's STEM Advisory Council. PLTW curricula are
collaboratively designed by K-12
teachers, university educators, engineering and
biomedical professionals, and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation and
real-world problem-solving skills in
students. The hands-on, project-based
programs engage students on multiple levels, expose them to areas
of study that they typically do not
pursue, and provide them with a
foundation and proven path to college and career success. PLTW currently provides three programs for grades
6 to 12; an elementary program for K-5
will be released in 2014. More than 5,200 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
currently offer PLTW courses to their
students. For more information, attend a one-hour PLTW information session. Information
sessions will be held at the University
of Massachusetts Amherst, 138 Hasbrouck
on Tuesday April 30th at 4:00 and
at the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, 250 Foundry Street, South Easton
on Wednesday May 1st at 3:00. For more
information or to RSVP for an information session please contact Carolyn Malstrom at cmalstrom@pltw.org.
Carolyn Malstrom,
Ph.D.
Senior Director of
School Engagement, East Region CT, MA,
MD, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT Project Lead The
Way, Inc.
phone:
518.320.6909
Monday, February 4, 2013
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers
http://www.nist.gov/iaao/teachlearn/index.cfm
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers is a two-week workshop for middle school science teachers featuring hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and visits with NIST scientists and engineers in their laboratories.
Teachers who participate in the NIST Summer Institute gain:
•Increased understanding of the subjects they teach
•Increased understanding of how scientific research is performed
•Materials and resources to implement what they learned at NIST in their classrooms
•Increased enthusiasm for science
•A network of scientists and engineers at NIST with whom to consult
Teachers finish the NIST Summer Institute with a wealth of new knowledge about core topics such as forensics and materials science, and materials to integrate these topics into their classroom while meeting curriculum standards.
The NIST Research Experience for Teachers is a follow-on program that provides two local middle school science teachers with six weeks of real-world research experience at NIST. Completion of the NIST Summer Institute is a prerequisite for participating in the Research Experience for Teachers.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers is a two-week workshop for middle school science teachers featuring hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and visits with NIST scientists and engineers in their laboratories.
Teachers who participate in the NIST Summer Institute gain:
•Increased understanding of the subjects they teach
•Increased understanding of how scientific research is performed
•Materials and resources to implement what they learned at NIST in their classrooms
•Increased enthusiasm for science
•A network of scientists and engineers at NIST with whom to consult
Teachers finish the NIST Summer Institute with a wealth of new knowledge about core topics such as forensics and materials science, and materials to integrate these topics into their classroom while meeting curriculum standards.
The NIST Research Experience for Teachers is a follow-on program that provides two local middle school science teachers with six weeks of real-world research experience at NIST. Completion of the NIST Summer Institute is a prerequisite for participating in the Research Experience for Teachers.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
GoFundMe is empowering Makers
GoFundMe is empowering Makers to turn their passion into profit. Never before has it been easier to share your project with the world and generate money for your idea. At GoFundMe, we realize that evolving your idea doesn't have to mean launching a huge business. GoFundMe's crowdfunding options are perfect for all stages of any project. http://www.gofundme.com/makeathon?pc=make2
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Meeting - New England Association of Chemistry Teachers - March 16th - UMASS Dartmouth
The New England Association of Chemistry Teachers (NEACT) will host its March meeting at UMass Dartmouth, Saturday morning March 16, 2013. The meeting begins at 9AM with registration at 8:30.
We are delighted to have speakers from UMass (Dartmouth, MA) and The Chemical Heritage Foundation (Philadelphia, PA) on the agenda.
Professor Alan Hirshfeld, physics professor and author of numerous monographs in the history of science, will speak to us about how astronomers used spectroscopy to determine the chemical composition of the Sun. Not only relevant to the high school chemistry curriculum, but exciting as it is the subject of his next book.
Gigi Naglak and Jen Dionisio, the creators of CHF.s popular First Friday Series are traveling all the way from Philly to enlighten and entertain us with their tasteful kitchen chemistry stories.
The meeting will take place in SENG 115 on campus; the best parking is in Lot 16 or 17.
For purposes of planning refreshments, we are asking that you RSVP to shawn5678@gmail.com by March 8.
(This is not a Northeastern University program)
We are delighted to have speakers from UMass (Dartmouth, MA) and The Chemical Heritage Foundation (Philadelphia, PA) on the agenda.
Professor Alan Hirshfeld, physics professor and author of numerous monographs in the history of science, will speak to us about how astronomers used spectroscopy to determine the chemical composition of the Sun. Not only relevant to the high school chemistry curriculum, but exciting as it is the subject of his next book.
Gigi Naglak and Jen Dionisio, the creators of CHF.s popular First Friday Series are traveling all the way from Philly to enlighten and entertain us with their tasteful kitchen chemistry stories.
The meeting will take place in SENG 115 on campus; the best parking is in Lot 16 or 17.
For purposes of planning refreshments, we are asking that you RSVP to shawn5678@gmail.com by March 8.
(This is not a Northeastern University program)
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Gordon-CenSSIS - Video series
Northeastern University's GORDON-CENSSIS and ALERT RELATED NEWS
NEW!!! Introducing ALERT Video Series - ALERT 101: Airport Screening Technologies - We invite you to watch the first episode of ALERT 101, which focuses on the applications of Millimeter Wave Scanning and Backscatter X-ray in airport security screening. Inspired by the success of TED (www.ted.com) and other educational media forums, ALERT has developed the ALERT 101 video series. Each video short will feature different technologies and research areas with which the ALERT Center engages. We hope that these productions help educate and inform the global community on these topics in an accessible and enjoyable way. To watch the video, visit the ALERT website here: http://www.northeastern.edu/alert/education-programs/alert-101/
NEW!!! Introducing ALERT Video Series - ALERT 101: Airport Screening Technologies - We invite you to watch the first episode of ALERT 101, which focuses on the applications of Millimeter Wave Scanning and Backscatter X-ray in airport security screening. Inspired by the success of TED (www.ted.com) and other educational media forums, ALERT has developed the ALERT 101 video series. Each video short will feature different technologies and research areas with which the ALERT Center engages. We hope that these productions help educate and inform the global community on these topics in an accessible and enjoyable way. To watch the video, visit the ALERT website here: http://www.northeastern.edu/alert/education-programs/alert-101/
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Interested in Digital Fabrication? MakeToLearn.org
http://maketolearn.org/explore/
MakeToLearn.org provides an online space where teachers and students can come together virtually to explore digital fabrication, discuss it with like-minded colleagues, learn core academic content through lessons and curricular units, and discover new tools to facilitate digital fabrication in the classroom.
Additionally, MakeToLearn.org will be the online hub for sharing and downloading digital shapes and designs.
About Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication involves translation of a digital design into a physical object. While digital fabrication has been around for decades, only now has it become possible for teachers and students to take advantage of this powerful technology.
MakeToLearn.org provides an online space where teachers and students can come together virtually to explore digital fabrication, discuss it with like-minded colleagues, learn core academic content through lessons and curricular units, and discover new tools to facilitate digital fabrication in the classroom.
Additionally, MakeToLearn.org will be the online hub for sharing and downloading digital shapes and designs.
About Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication involves translation of a digital design into a physical object. While digital fabrication has been around for decades, only now has it become possible for teachers and students to take advantage of this powerful technology.
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