http://www.istemnetwork.org/ News and Information en-us Copyright 2010 ISTEM http://www.istemnetwork.org/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:31 AM http://www.istemnetwork.org//images/istem_logo.gif http://www.istemnetwork.org/ Governor Mitch Daniels today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Hoosier High School Math and Science Awards. This marks the third year for the awards, which Daniels created to recognize Indianas top high school math and science talent. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=157 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Good science education at the earliest grades is supremely important, but in most classrooms it gets short shrift. Studies have found that children in kindergarten are already forming negative views about science that could cast a shadow across their entire educational careers. When researchers interviewed kindergartners from typical classrooms, barely a third of the children showed any knowledge of science, whether from school or other sources. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=156 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Giving teachers hands-on science experience not only helps improve student achievement, but also reduces teacher attrition, according to results from a Columbia University study. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=154 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett will launch a new Indiana Growth Model today. The initiative has been in the planning stages for more than two years. The model is designed to gauge how students are progressing, instead of just tracking how many more are passing each year. Today's announcement follows last week's Indiana Science Summit. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=155 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST 2010 is The Year for Science Education Reform in Indiana. Science education stakeholders statewide are coming together to address the disturbing gap between Indianas strong economic dependence on science and our students science achievement.Efforts will kick off and converge at the 2010 Indiana Science Summit. The Indiana Department of Education is partnering with Eli Lilly and Company, BioCrossroads and the ISTEM Resource Network. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=150 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST More than 200 Indiana middle and high school students will test their scientific knowledge on Feb. 27 in the Science Olympiad regional competition at Purdue University. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=153 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Northwest Indiana educators left a conference in Indianapolis on Wednesday fired up about science education -- along with plans to pilot an inquiry-based instruction program this summer using hands-on science kits. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=151 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Predicting that 2010 will be the year of science education reform, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett met Wednesday with national and state educators to raise awareness of the importance of science in the classroom. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=152 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST Education leaders will meet in Indianapolis next week for a summit some hope will bring a sense of urgency to Indiana's efforts in science education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=158 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST Indianapolis, IN - Education leaders will meet in Indianapolis next week for a summit some hope will bring a sense of urgency to Indiana's efforts in science education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=159 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST A Houston teen will have one of the best seats in the house for this week's State of the Union Address. Li Boynton, 18, was invited by the White House to attend the address Wednesday. And she'll be sitting with First Lady Michelle Obama, so she should get plenty of TV time during the speech. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=149 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST President Barack Obama today praised a program that will place hundreds of highly qualified math and science teachers in Indiana classrooms and announced an expansion of the program to Ohio, Michigan and up to two additional states in 2010. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=148 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST I-STEM Resource Network has joined the social media world. Join us there for daily updates on events, free resources and important announcements! We look forward to networking with our "fans" (Facebook lingo) and providing one more way to communicate important STEM-related topics. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=147 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST Common questions about the Mathematics Instructional Materials Adoption are starting to circulate. The Indiana Department of Education has posted a FAQ document to help answer your questions. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=146 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST High school and college students from underrepresented populations interested in cancer research careers can gain hands-on experiences during this summer's Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center Summer Research Program. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=144 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST Although the U.S. currently leads the world in science and technology innovation, the country is steadily losing its global competitive advantage in the marketplace. Academically, students in the U.S. are stagnating compared to other countries. Currently, eight countries outperform our eighth grade students in science alone. Read how the Department of Education and life science advocates are supporting science education reform in Indiana. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=145 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST Purdue Calumet hosted another successful simulated job fair for area high school students. Students were encouraged to wear professional attire and bring resumes potraying their future career goals. Representatives of 28 companies reviewed the students' resumes and discussed with them the educational requirements to succeed in their jobs of interest. The event was sponsored by I-STEM Northwest for improving STEM awareness and the value of STEM education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=143 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST Delphi Community High School science teacher Kirk Janowiak has been selected for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program this fall. Janowiak was one of 24 educators chosen across the United States to participate in the year-long program exploring education policy and science programs. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=141 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Portal Resource for Indiana Science and Mathematics (PRISM) Project has expanded its E-MERGE mentoring program this school year to include young women interested in engineering or technology from Terre Haute North, West Vigo and Northview high schools. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=142 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST NASA awarded $600,000 in grant funding for PBS TeacherLine to create online courses and free professional development resources for 'Teaching Climate Change' http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=140 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST The Obama administration is attempting to marshal private-sector power in a campaign to encourage students to take a stronger interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or "STEM" studies and careers. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=139 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST In an attempt to further strengthen engineering-technology education in Indiana E-TEI asks that you take a few moments to complete a very brief 10 question multiple-choice survey in regard to the profession in Indiana. The survey should only take 3-5 minutes to complete, and asks for general demographic information in addition to your views on various options E-TEI has in regard to professional memberships. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=137 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST NAEP Technological Literacy Framework for the 2012 test is open for public comment through January 15, 2010. The framework is still in the development phase. Comments and suggestions are being accepted through January 15, 2010, using the online feedback survey. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=138 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST A visit to Mishawaka schools shows interaction of student "sciencists" on a lesson using inquiry-based science. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=136 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST IUPUI and several professional engineering society partners would like to learn of your interest for you and your students to participate in a model "Bridge Bust" competition in the Spring of 2010. Please indicate your interest to participate by December 1, 2009. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=135 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST With the 2010 USABO National Finals to be hosted by Purdue University, Indiana schools have a unqiue opportunity for teams to participate and compete locally for a national title. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=133 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST The recent slump in the domestic auto industry reminds us of the importance of innovation and creating something that will be attractive to the consumer tomorrow. Companies that don't foresee and adapt to the changing needs of their consumers ultimately fail. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=134 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST Time is running out to turn in applications for the 2010 Molecular Medicine in Action program at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=132 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST The Purdue University College of Agriculture and Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette now offers the Pathway Program, allowing Ivy Tech students to co-enroll at Purdue in preparation for an undergraduate degree in the College of Agriculture. Students in the program take courses simultaneously at both institutions with the goal of eventually earning a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Purdue. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=131 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST Thirty-six Indiana science teachers will gain special research experience at the first Molecular Medicine In Action for Teaching Professionals at the Indiana University School of Medicine Saturday, Oct. 10. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=129 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) will hold three public hearings to receive comment on the proposed rule revisions for educator preparation and accountability. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=130 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST What is it like to peer into the world of genetics with the same sophisticated tools world-class researchers use to better understand and develop treatments for complex diseases? Chosen applicants will soon find out the answer. Deadline to apply is October 30. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=128 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST Purdue will take the lead and serve as headquarters for operations of the George E. Brown Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation, or NEES. The grant is the largest in the university's history. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=127 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST Crown Point High School students are given the opportunity to earn college credits from Purdue University Calumet and Indiana University Northwest due to the partnership among the institutions. While earning college credits in high school, students are more prepared to attend college while reducing the heavy costs of tuition. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=126 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST Once again, for the 23rd year, the Endowment is pleased to announce that the Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program will honor and recognize Indiana teachers, principals, assistant principals, guidance counselors, media specialists. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=125 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST NOAA selected Christine Hedge, a science teacher at Carmel Middle School in Carmel, Indiana to join scientists aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy as part of its Teacher at Sea program to bridge science and education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=124 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST The Baltimore Sun (7/9) reports on "a handful of preeminent researchers featured in a slick six-page photo spread in the June issue of GQ" as "part of a larger ad campaign called 'Rock Stars of Science,' designed to celebrate scientists, highlight the importance of their research and draw attention to the funding needed to make their work possible." Dr. Claire Fraser-Liggett, director of the University of Maryland's Institute of Genome Sciences, said. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=123 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST Cooperative learning methods have been found to be most effective in raising the math scores of middle and high school students, according to a comprehensive research review by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center for Research and Reform in Education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=122 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST America's 15-year-olds rank 25th among the 30 developed nations in math skills on an international assessment; even our top students rank only 24th. The knowledge gap doesn't end at the classroom door: 78 percent of adults cannot explain how to compute the interest paid on a loan; 58 percent cannot even figure a 10 percent tip for a restaurant bill. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=121 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST The AP bridge project is looking for teachers to participate in the (AB) Calculus APSI training to be held at Butler University from July 6-10. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=120 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST In a new report, The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy, the Carnegie-IAS Commission on Mathematics and Science Education challenges the nation to mobilize for coordinated action. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=119 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST In November 2008, Caroline Moore, a 14-year-old student from upstate New York, discovered a supernova in a nearby galaxy, making her the youngest person ever to do so. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=118 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST Purdue University and Indiana University are raising math requirements for those entering college in 2011. Purdue will require all incoming students to have taken four years of math in high school, making its math requirements the most strict in the Big Ten Conference. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=117 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST Governor Mitch Daniels today made a surprise visit to Terre Haute South Vigo High School to announce that students Sachin Dilip Shinde and Raj Anand Bhuptani are "Indiana Mr. Math" and "Indiana Mr. Science," respectively. This is the second year for the annual Hoosier High School Math and Science Awards Daniels created to recognize Indiana's top high school talent in math and science http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=116 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 PST The State Board of Education, along with Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett, recognized several local education programs this morning as a part of the Spotlight on Learning award. Teach for America, the New Teacher Project/Indianapolis Teaching Fellows program, ACTION and the Masters of Teaching program at Marian College were all highlighted during todays monthly board meeting. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=115 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PST Science teachers located throughout the country, who will be entering their second or third year of teaching and whose schedule is a minimum of 51 percent middle or high school science, are encouraged to apply to the 2009 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. Last year, more than 800 applications were received, and 185 teachers from 49 states and the District of Columbia were selected to participate. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=114 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 PST Are you interested in teaching AND being a leader outside the classroom? Read on! http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=113 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST President O'Bama to address the National Academy http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=112 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST Space Port Indiana and The IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum with support from the Indiana Space Grant Consortium will choose 7 students to track the progress of NASA Mission STS-125, the Hubble repair project. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=111 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett announced today that two graduating seniors from Indiana will participate in the 46th Annual National Youth Science Camp. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=109 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST Lilly Endowment Awards $20 Million To Promote Northeast Indiana Economy: Lilly Endowment grant develops regional talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=108 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST The computer honorary society at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is hosting a programming contest. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=107 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST Here is an important opportunity for Indiana high school seniors to earn a scholarship to a summer camp! http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=106 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST Space Port Indiana and the Conrad Foundation announce that TEAM NCACP, a high school engineering class from New Castle Indiana, is one of the finalists in the 2009 Conrad Awards National Competition. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=105 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST The only camp of its kind in Indiana, Boiler Vet Camp gives aspiring veterinarians and veterinary technicians the chance to live out their dreams. This camp is designed for students who are interested in becoming veterinary healthcare professionals and provides a preview into the real and vast fields of veterinary medicine. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=104 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST The office of Governor Mitch Daniels' announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2009 Hoosier High School Math and Science Awards. The governor created the award last year to recognize the state's top high school talent in math and science. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=103 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST For science fiction buffs and non-science folks alike, this fascinating and entertaining lecture will add a whole new dimension to your understanding and appreciation of the Universe in which we live. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=102 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST An innovation biotechnology education initiative is expected to reap long-term benefits. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=101 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST Mathematicians Land Top Spot in New Ranking of Best and Worst Occupations in the U.S. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=100 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST President-elect Obama has begun launching details of priority efforts at the http://www.change.gov/ website. Several sections of educational focus have been prioritized for the new administration. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=99 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST The Indiana Principal Leadership Academy Alumni Association is pleased to announce that the 19th IPLA Alumni Association Annual Winter Conference returns in January. The conference will focus on achieving school improvement results through rigor, relevance, and relationships. Registration is open to all Indiana educators. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=97 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST "The goal of the job fair is to expose students to real opportunities in STEM careers in Northwest Indiana, and to point out to the students what they need to do now -- not later -- to start preparing for these opportunities," Luncsford said. "This is just like a real job fair; individual students have one-on-one contact with the exhibitors in their booths." http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=98 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST Defense contractors Northrop Grumman Corp. and Lockheed Martin Corp. are joining forces here in an innovative partnership to develop high-tech simulations to boost STEMor science, technology, engineering, and mathematicseducation in the Baltimore County schools. And experts see the partnership as something districts around the country may follow as they too seek better ways to improve STEM education. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=95 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST COLUMBUS, Ind. - Students ages 9-14 will put their engineering, building and computer programming skills to the test at the FIRST Lego League qualifying competition on Nov. 23. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=96 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST The PRISM Project (host for the I-STEM West Central Regional Center) has launched a pilot program for young women interested in engineering or technology called E-MERGE. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=94 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST The PRISM Project has hired Jaclyn Day to fill the position of User Community Liaison. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=93 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Young Audiences of Indiana recently received a Best Practices award from Young Audiences National Headquarters for YA teaching artist Malke Rosenfeld's Math in Your Feet residency workbook. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=92 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST The State Science Coordinator for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching has announced the National Science Foundation has opened nominations for the 2009 application process. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=90 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Expo is an exciting design competition for high school students; this year's competition takes place Friday, April 3, 2009. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=91 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Local events celebrating National Chemistry Week, be sure to check the I-STEM Calendar page as well to attend or volunteer. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=89 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Purdue's College of Education is looking for middle and high school science teachers interested in utilizing computer-based simulations in the classroom for a computer-based learning project. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=87 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST What is it like to peer into the world of genetics and use the same sophisticated tools world-class researchers have to better understand and develop treatments and cures of complex diseases?Give this opprtunity to your student, application dealine is October 31st! http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=88 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Choose to vote and help an Indiana charitable educational institution! http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=85 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Apply for a Science Olympiad Seed Fund Grant through the ISTEM Resource Network and the Purdue University Office of Engagement! http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=86 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Teachers of the early grades often admit to feeling lost in science, since many themselves have taken little college coursework in the subject. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=83 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A teacher in New Harmony, Ind., has been named Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association, based at Purdue University. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=84 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST A statewide task force will put together a strategic plan to reform science education in Indiana's K-12 schools. BioCrossroads, the I-STEM Resource Network and the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation will provide funding and scientific consultants for the project. The National Science Resource Center will assist in building a comprehensive plan for science education reform in the state. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=82 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST Members of a team from Oak Park Elementary School, in Lansdale, Pa., were attending a program designed to improve science instruction, not only by promoting effective teaching, but also by developing principals who know more about the subject. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=81 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to people with bachelors degrees or higher in physics via online discussion forums. Through their interactions, students can find out about the careers, educational backgrounds, and lives of current physicists. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=80 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST TERRE HAUTE - Diane Cargile, principal of Rio Grande Elementary School, will serve as the president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). This year, effective July 1, she began serving as president-elect. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=79 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields -- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into teaching in high-need Indiana high schools. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=78 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship seeks to attract talented, committed individuals with backgrounds in the STEM fields-- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into teaching in high-need Indiana high schools. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=77 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST The University of Southern Indiana is looking for candidates to fill three newly created K-12 Outreach positions. The positions are Director, Southwest Indiana STEM Resource Center, Coordinator of Mathematics, Coordinator of Science. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=75 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST The Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded $950,000 to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Portal Resources for Indiana Science and Mathematics (PRISM) project over the next three years. PRISM is an educational Web site for Indiana middle school science, technology, (pre) engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers. The project offers a digital library of more than 2,300 resources indexed by the Indiana Academic Standards and cross referenced by learning concepts for grades 6-8. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=76 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST Purdue University's Department of Physics is seeking to fill a vacancy for a K-12 Outreach Coordinator. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=74 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST Two Indiana University School of Informatics graduates took a first place award at the prestigious Imagine Cup finals, an international competition sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, this year held in Paris, France. The pair has enjoyed enormous success recently, combining winning a highly competitive international competition with developing a project that had an impact on real-world environmental sustainability. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=73 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST The National Center for Education Statistics within the Institute of Education Sciences has released the report "Trends Among High School Seniors, 1972-2004 (NCES 2008-320)." http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=72 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST BioWorksU.com, an interactive Web site created by the Indianapolis Private Industry Council to attract young people to careers in the life sciences, has been named an official honoree of the Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=70 bsorge@purdue.edu Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST Sam Dittmer remembers the tough time he had when he left the comfy classrooms of elementary school for the wide world of middle school, where, suddenly, he had to learn how to be cool. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=71 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST Governor Mitch Daniels made a surprise visit to Zionsville Community High School today to announce that senior Samuel Dittmer is Indiana Mr. Math, the inaugural winner of the annual Hoosier High School Math Award. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=67 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PST INDIANAPOLIS (May 27, 2008) Governor Mitch Daniels made a surprise visit to Terre Haute South Vigo High School today to announce that senior Swara Kopparty is Indiana Miss Science, the inaugural winner of the annual Hoosier High School Science Award. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=68 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PST The inaugural BioCrossroads Life Sciences Champion of the Year Award seeks to answer the question of Who is making the most positive impact on the growth of the state's life sciences sector? http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=69 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 PST The University of Southern Indiana has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiative in southwest Indiana. The Southwestern Indiana Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Initiative (SwISTEM) will be comprised of four programs, including one to assist students. Ivy Tech Community College will participate in the effort. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=66 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 PST 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 http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=65 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST Jamie Johnson, a junior at USI, is among 321 college students nationwide to be named a 2008 Goldwater Scholar. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=63 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST The Northwest Indiana STEM Initiative will support new or on-going projects that focuson, 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). http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=64 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST 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. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=61 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST 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. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=62 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST 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. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=59 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST 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. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=60 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST Sixteen Indiana school corporations will share $2.4 million in federal funds designed to increase student achievement in math and science through partnerships with state colleges and universities. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=58 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST New Jersey students publish their findings, present their work at the National Science FoundationOpportunities for high school students to do research as part of a science class are -- sadly -- all too rare. Where such opportunities do exist, students often find themselves going through the motions of an experiment with a predetermined outcome. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=57 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST "Next Step in Math and Science Education: Our Community's Future" will be 7:45 a.m. to 1: 45 p.m. on the IU - South Bend campus. It is free and open to the public, including Michigan residents. There will be sessions designed for K-12 teachers and administrators, college professors and administrators, parents, employers, community leaders, and high school and college students http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=56 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST More than 180 MATHCOUNTS competitors from Indiana middle and junior high schools hope to follow in the footsteps of last year's top finishers, who went on to earn second place in national competition. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=55 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST Fifty of Indiana's top high school students will gain special insights into the worlds of science, medicine and genetics during the annual Molecular Medicine in Action program at the Indiana University School of Medicine March 9 and 10 http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=52 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST At a recent conference of educators and community leaders at Lilly Corporate Center, the importance of quality teaching was brought home to the participants. Moreover, it was clear that our cultural, economic and social future hinges on effectively teaching math, science and the liberal arts. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=53 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST Governor Daniels today announced a new state award to recognize Indiana's top high school talent in math and science. The Hoosier High School Math and Science Awards will be given each year to the state's best high school math student and best science student. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=54 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST High school and college students interested in exploring a career in cancer research can gain hands-on experience this summer at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.The cancer center's annual Summer Research Program places students with a mentor physician or researcher for nine weeks (June 6 to Aug. 4). The students will work with faculty who are doing research in the most progressive areas of cancer research. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=51 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST "Wired Science," the fast-paced PBS science and technology series produced by KCET Los Angeles in association with WIRED magazine, has announced the "Wired Science Student Video Contest." The online video competition calls for student innovators and experimenters in grades 9-12 to explore a scientific principle and create a short video. Anything science-related will qualify -- from a math formula or a chemistry equation to a law of physics. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=50 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST February is the national month of observance in recognition of the role that career and technical education (CTE) plays in preparing youth and adults for successful careers. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=49 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST The PRISM team will be offering a free, three-week distance education course on using the Moodle Course Management System. Online course meetings will be on Wednesday afternoons for three consecutive weeks, from January 30-February 13, 2008. Meeting times will be from 3-5 P.M. (EST), online with the PRISM team. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=48 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST Please consider nominating a colleague for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. This year's awards are open to K-6 mathematics and science teachers. Teachers of 7-12 grade mathematics and science may apply in 2009.Nominations are due online by March 1, 2008 and applications are due by May 1, 2008. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=47 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST A new exhibit is opening at the Indianapolis Children's Museum: Let's Get Curious! This new exhibit introduceds children 3 to 7 years of ago and their families to concepts in science, math, and engineering with hands on play. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=44 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST Grab your adventurer’s hat and your sense of wonder and head into the amazing world of science with WFYI’s new series, Indiana Expeditions. From a real-life dinosaur dig to a bizarre suit made from Diet Coke, Rick Crosslin opens eyes to the incredible things taking place around us every day. Join the adventure on TV 20 Thursdays, January 17-31 at 7:30 pm and Fridays, January 18-February 1 at 3:30 pm. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=45 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST More than 1,000 high school students from acrossthe globe will join together to compete in the inaugural Vex Robotics World Championshipcompetition, playing the game 'Bridge Battle' developed by Innovation First, Inc., at CaliforniaState University, Northridge on May 2-3, 2008. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=46 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST On Feburary 8, 2008 IUPUI will be hosting the 4th Annual IUPUI PLTW Student Conference and on Match 3, 2008 Valparaiso's 2nd Annual Engineering and Technology Student Conference will be occuring. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=42 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST Classes at Donnan and at three other IPS schools are having hands-on lessons during a required extra 25 days of class this year as part of the district's initiative to improve the lowest-performing schools.Students say the lessons -- like the dissections -- create a good break from textbook work and lectures. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=43 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST IUPUI School of Education, UCASE, COTE, and CEES to hold first annual STEM Symposium: Teaching and Learning to teach science in urban environments with keynote speaker Dr. Kenneth Tobin. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=41 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST The PRISM team will be offering a free, five-week distance education course on using the Moodle Course Management System. Online course meetings will be on Tuesday evenings for five consecutive weeks, from January 15-February 12, 2007. Meeting times will be from 6-8 P.M. (EST), with online and phone support available during regular business hours (8-5). http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=39 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship will be open to college seniors and career-changers with outstanding undergraduate records and majors in math or science from around the nation who are willing to teach for three years in Indiana. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=40 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Walter H. G. Lewin, 71, a physics professor, has long had a cult following at M.I.T. And he has now emerged as an international Internet guru, thanks to the global classroom the institute created to spread knowledge through cyberspace. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=38 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST The University of Southern Indiana invites applications for the position of Director of the newly developed Southwest Indiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Resource Center. The Center service area will comprise the entire southwestern Indiana region. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=37 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST Crown Point High School's RoboDogs found some success in their first year of robotics competition, leaving students and parents enthused about the next competitive assignment to be issued in January. The RoboDogs formed in the winter of 2006 and participated in the Purdue Boilermaker Regional robotics meet after receiving grant money from NASA and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=36 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST USA Today (11/26, Loew) Michael Lampert, a science teacher at Oregon's West Salem High School and member of the newspaper's 2007 All-USA Teacher Team, uses classroom demonstrations to "bring science to life" and "tailor lessons to different learning levels." On a recent day, Lampert used liquid nitrogen to study light-emitting diodes with a microelectronics class, and make ice cream with "a less-intense astronomy class." http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=34 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST Officials from the Indiana departments of Education and Workforce Development and the Purdue College of Technology will sign an agreement today (Nov. 26) at the Indiana Statehouse to formalize their collaborative involvement in Project Lead the Way. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=35 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST Brian May, lead guitarist from rock band Queen who has just completed a doctorate in astrophysics, was on Monday, November 19th, named as the next chancellor to Liverpool John Moores University. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=32 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST It figures: Dads have a major impact on the degree of interest their daughters develop in math. That's one of the findings of a long-term University of Michigan study that has traced the sources of the continuing gender gap in math and science performance. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=33 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis has received a grant to help fund scholarships to encourage undergraduate science students to become high school or middle school science teachers. The Noyce Scholars commit to teaching at least two years in an urban or high-need school district after graduation. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=31 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST Twenty-five students from Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers will visit the Purdue College of Technology at Anderson on Thursday (Nov. 8), where they will put their technical skills to use by building an electrical circuit. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=30 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST Get ready: "STEM" is here to stay!STEM is the common acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and it will soon become familiar terminology in our knowledge-based economy as well as our educational and political systems. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=29 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST The Indiana Department of Education and The Learning Collaborative, an affiliate of the Indiana Humanities Council today announced the transfer from the IHC to the IDOE of the smartDESKTOP service for teachers. The smartDESKTOP, developed with support from the Lilly Endowment, is a suite of web-based tools for teachers launched in 2005 offering online resources in the areas of instruction, collaboration, curriculum development and student assessment. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=27 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST The Indiana Department of Education encourages educators, parents and other interested Hoosiers to review and comment on the Core Standards in English/language arts and mathematics. The Core Standards invite new ways of looking at K-12 curriculum and assessment aligned to Indiana's Academic Standards. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=28 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST A long-lost text by the ancient Greek mathematician shows that he had begun to discover the principles of calculus. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=26 bsorge@purdue.edu Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST North Central Indiana’s efforts to build a more competitive workforce now and into the future are gaining even more momentum as officials announced today that Ivy Tech Community College will develop a new $3.1 million program to boost the number of Hoosiers receiving training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=25 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST Indiana's Future: Equity, Engagement & Education for Economic Success Transforming Today's Schools for Tomorrow's World is a conference that will share innovative information and ideas to improve education so all students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills necessary for postsecondary education and success in the 21st-century global economy. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=24 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST A new study from Indiana University researchers indicates Indiana students are doing well in mathematics and science but suggests more should be done to maintain and build on their achievements. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=23 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST The Indiana Youth Institute is putting students behind the wheel on the road to their future as part of its Drive of Your Life™ career exploration Web site. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=22 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Undersea mission links with classrooms and lets you observe progress on Web cams. http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/thumb_cam.htm http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=21 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Two Indiana school corporations are giving their students an edge by affiliating with a technology education program that preps high school students looking to enter engineering and other high-tech fields. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=19 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Mike Wolter, Muncie Central High School physics teacher and adjunct faculty member of Ivy Tech Community College and Ball State University, was presented awards of Distinguished Service from the Indiana Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers and the equivalent national award from the American Association of Physics Teachers. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=20 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Math teacher Daniel Kuznik was named 2008 Indiana Teacher of the Year. Mr. Kuznik embodies excellence in the classroom. When you enter his classroom, you witness the teacher who motivates and encourages his students to love math, Source: Indiana Department of Education http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=18 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Suellen Reed is encouraging Hoosiers to donate items for classroom use either directly or through the DonorsChoose website. The site allows people to fulfill teachers' requests for classroom materials. DonorsChoose leverages the support of corporate partners to attract public school projects and donor participation. Since launching the program in Indiana last fall, more than 1,200 individuals have provided $450,000 for 824 Indiana projects. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=17 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST When JoAnn Grant first heard about DonorsChoose.org last fall, she looked at it briefly but soon got busy and forgot.But when her daughter, a teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools, talked about the success she had with the Web site, Grant gave it another look. Public school teachers post student needs on the site, and the public can fund them.Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=16 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PST Indiana High School students are challenged to engineer solutions for our nations energy needs in the 2008 Super Mileage Challenge (SMC) today! The SMC is scheduled for April 28, 2008 at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=15 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST Administrators say school positioned to set pace for educationSource: Pharos-Tribune, Logansport. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=14 bsorge@purdue.edu Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST nanoHUB.org, a so-called science gateway for nano-science and nanotechnology housed at Purdue University, is taking the tools of Web 2.0 and applying them, along with a few tricks of its own, to further nano-scholarly pursuits. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=13 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST The University of Southern Indiana says a new report shows that the school makes an economic impact of $150 million annually and an employment impact of 2,600 on the southwest Indiana economy. The university says since its last report in 2000, it has implemented 12 of the 13 academic programs outlined as needed in the area. Overall, the report shows a need for the university to push science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and develop an entrepreneurial culture in the region. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=12 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST Purdue's Camp Calcium concludes for year http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=10 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST The Digital Literacy Contest is a competition of cognitive agility and research skills at Purdue sponsored by Purdue Libraries. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=11 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST More middle schools and high schools in north-central Indiana now have an opportunity to adopt Project Lead the Way, a national program that certifies educators to teach pre-engineering and engineering technology subjects. Up to $1.57 million has been designated to expand the programin the area. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=8 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST Birck Nanotechnology Center cleanroomHigh school teachers received more than book lessons during a two-week workshop at Purdue. On July 18 the group put on protective suits called "bunny suits" and entered the dust-free nvironment of the Birck Nanotechnology Center cleanroom for some hands-on training. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=9 bsorge@purdue.edu Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PST Teachers participated in a one-day educational workshop organized by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Portal Resource for Indiana Science and Mathematics, which is providing valuable digital resources for middle-school teachers. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=7 bsorge@purdue.edu Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST State Promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=5 bsorge@purdue.edu Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PST I-STEM announced that it is the recipient of a $3.4 million operating support grant from Lilly Endowment. http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=1 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 PST Algebra and Functions for Teachers of Middle Level Mathematics http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=2 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 PST Only one-qurter of high school students who take a full set of college-pre courses are well prepared for college. (New York Times) http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=6 bsorge@purdue.edu Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 PST Strong start for National Math and Science Initiative on AP grant http://www.istemnetwork.org/news/detail.cfm?articleid=3 bsorge@purdue.edu Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 PST