We invite you to learn more about the National Science Foundation’s Discovery Research K-12 program -- which supports projects that develop and study resources, models and technologies for science, engineer, technology and mathematics -- as well the recently released solicitation.
Applications due Oct. 5th.
Invitation for Nominations: Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM)
NCES releases Projections of Education Statistics to 2020 |
Yesterday, Microsoft Corp. announced the findings of two national surveys, conducted online by Harris Interactive, of college students currently pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees and of parents of K–12 students. The goal of the surveys was to gain insight about what can better prepare and inspire students to pursue post-secondary education in STEM subjects. The study provides a number of notable and quotable facts for STEM advocates, such as:
AERA leads effort to examine proposed changes intended to improve practices for human research protection and promote research.
On Tues. Sept. 13th, the REL Rural Working Group will be holding a webinar:
To register or for more information, visit: http://www.relnei.org/events.upcomingevents.PCWebinar_DDDM_PG_ruralSchools_09.13.2011.php
DR K-12 PI, Okhee Lee, is an ELL expert on the team that will work to develop English-language-proficiency resources for the states' common-core academic standards.
To read the full article: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2011/08/gates_joins_stanford_ell_proje.html
International Conference on Design and Modeling in Science, Education, and Technology: DeMSET 2011
Jointly with International Conference on Education, Informatics, and Cybernetics: icEIC 2011 And International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Applications ICTA 2011
November 29th - December 2nd, 2011 – Orlando, Florida, USA
For more information, visit: http://www.iiis2011.org/demset/website/default.asp?vc=47
The Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) is designed to effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and technological careers.
