ISTEM News
USI student named Goldwater Scholarship recipient
Jamie Johnson, a junior at USI, is among 321 college students nationwide to be named a 2008 Goldwater Scholar. Read More...
I-STEM Northwest puts forth RFP for Summer - Fall 2008 Projects.
The Northwest Indiana STEM Initiative will support new or on-going projects that focus
on, but are not limited to, K-12 teacher and/or student development in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics in Region 1 of Indiana (Lake, Porter, LaPorte,
Newton, Jasper, and Pulaski Counties).
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State leaders to gather for symposium on improving science education in Indiana
Indiana leaders and educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) gathered Friday, April 25, at the Conrad Hotel in downtown Indianapolis for fact-finding discussions that will lead to plans for strengthening science education in Indiana Read More...
Indiana Expeditions Teacher Toolkit
A letter from Indiana Expeditions Host Rick Crosslin with links and lesson plans for the three pilot science shows. Each show focuses on a different aspect of science: earth, physical, or life sciences. They show concepts, classrooms in action, industry and cool Indiana places and people. Read More...
Indiana Robotics Educators/Vex Robots Workshops
Join fellow science and technology teachers from around your region at a free, 3-day, 7-12 Teacher Workshop that will focus on robotics as a teaching tool in the classroom. Read More...
Science Debate 2008
A concerned citizens initiative now cosponsored by the AAAS, the Council on Competitiveness, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, and signed by over 160 leading American universities and other organizations, representing over 125 million Americans. Read More...
iPlant Collaborative Teacher Fellowship
iPC offers an unprecedented opportunity to involve educators in 21st century biological and computational education and research. In the first summer, we are inviting high school biology, math, and technology/computer science teachers to spend 4 weeks immersed in cutting-edge plant science research. In coming years, the program will be expanded to middle and elementary teachers. Read More...
Resources
New Resources:
- 3/3 - Time Engineers
- 3/3 - IUPUI Teacher's Resource Center
- 2/26 - Access Excellence Activities Exchange
- 2/26 - Kid's Zone: Farm and Fun Food
- 2/18 - Examination
- 2/18 - EDC Center for Science Education
- 2/12 - Green Chemistry at Marian College
- 2/4 - MLMI Files
- 1/28 - Ruth Lilly Health Education Center
- 1/22 - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Professional Development
New Professional Development:
- Dinosaur Science - Dinosaur Collecting Expedition in South Dakota
- ScienceWorks - Making Science Work in Your Classroom
- Vex Robotics Workshops
- Project WET & Project WILD Language Arts Workshop
- Moodles, Wikis, Blogs: Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Classroom Management, Critical Thinking, and Cooperative Creativity CS 292D-02T (31907)
- 21st Century Technology Skills for Teachers
- Technology Workshop II - EDUC R505-12T (31893)
- Computer Camp - EDUA F500-11T (31892)
- Where Am I Going: Using Maps, Compass and GPS
- The Global Demand for Biofuel
Initiative
Algebra Readiness Conference
This conference is offered for middle school mathematics teachers, algebra I teachers, and administrators on working with students potentially at risk of failing algebra I. The days events will include whole-group and breakout sessions conducted by three nationally-recognized experts on success in algebra, including sessions on cognitive demand of mathematical tasks, algebraic
habits of mind, and formative assessment for success in algebra.
Numbers and Operations
The I-STEM Resource Network is recruiting teachers to participate in a Middle Level Math Course being offered focusing on Numbers and Operations during the Summer of 2008.
Data Analysis and Probability
The I-STEM Resource Network is recruiting teachers of middle level mathematics to participate in a course focusing on data analysis and probability during the Summer of 2008.
Algebra and Functions
The I-STEM Resource Network is recruiting teachers to participate in a Middle Level Math Course being offered focusing on Algebra and Functions during the Summer of 2008.
Geometry and Measurement for Middle Level Teachers
The I-STEM Resource Network is recruiting teachers of middle level mathematics to participate in a course offering that focuses on geometry and measurement during the Summer of 2008.