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= Position at PSU = ===Research Associate for the Center for Science and the Schools Penn State Center for Science and the Schools Closing End Date: 01/02/2011 Faculty Announcement: The Center for Science and the Schools seeks an experienced science educator with expertise in secondary science teaching and an MEd or PhD in science education for the position of Research Associate. The Center (http://csats.psu.edu) supports the development of mutually beneficial and sustainable collaborations between K-12 education, Penn State scientists and engineers, and scholars in related fields. The Research Associate will work closely with the Director and will have responsibility for collaborating with scientists and engineers on design and implementation of teacher professional development opportunities and classroom science activities. This position offers opportunities to contribute to the development of high quality programs in science education.===

Leah Bug, M.Ed., NBCT Assistant Director Center for Science and the Schools The Pennsylvania State University 182 Chambers / University Park, PA 16802 Ph: (814) 865-8397 (814) 865-8067
SSP Fellows 2011 Application Now Open!

The 2009 SSP Fellows during the Fellows Institute The SSP Fellows 2011 application period is now open. This is your chance to be one of ten high school teachers competitively selected from across the country. The SSP Fellows program, with generous support from Intel, provides teachers financial and training resources to support and inspire the success of their most enthusiastic science students. SSP Fellows guide students to produce project-based research of the highest quality, such as is selected for SSP's premiere science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search. The 2011 SSP Fellows will each receive $8,500, which is renewable annually for up to four years, as well as training and resources to start a high quality scientific research program in their schools. Included in that training is a one week fully paid trip to attend the SSP Fellows Institute in Washington, DC worth two graduate credits. • Visit http://www.societyforscience.org/outreach/guidelines for more information and applications. • Society for Science & the Public • 1719 N Street, N.W. • Washington, DC 20036 • © 2010 Copyright New York

High School Mentors Wanted for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad

High school educators are invited to apply for a position as mentor for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program, a chemistry competition for high school students. Duties during the three-year term include helping to conduct the two-week national study camp for high school students held at the United States Air Force Academy located in Colorado in June of 2012, 2013, and 2014. Generally, in their second and third year, mentors accompany four U.S. student competitors to the International Chemistry Olympiad. Successful applicants are expected to have a background in one or more of the areas of organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, or biochemistry with classroom experience and should demonstrate involvement with students in special projects or activities. The American Chemical Society pays all expenses and travel costs, as well as an honorarium. For more information, visit the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad mentor [|web page].

TSA Chapters Most of you are science teachers, but there is a great deal of applied science in technology and engineering. While most schools with TSA chapters have them in their vocational - technical area, there is no reason for not considering TSA. Some of the competitions are similar to Science Olympiad competitions and the regional events work very much like Science Olympiad.

The brochure is courtesy of Dennis Gould who coordinates TSA at the Pa Dept. of Education. His contact information is on the attachment. Please share this as appropriate.

To All Pennsylvania Earth & Space Science Teachers We are excited to announce the formation of the Pennsylvania chapter of the Earth Science Teachers Association: PAESTA. The goal of PAESTA is to foster community and professional development among teachers of earth science across the K-16 spectrum. As we get underway, we would like your input - how can PAESTA best serve you? ESTA state chapters take on various roles including sharing information about teaching resources, conferences, field trips and professional development. During this initial year, we'll actively be seeking your input and ideas. Please e-mail us at paesta@psu.edu with your ideas and to receive further updates.

New Certification Program available starting this summer

Are you a science teacher currently working with an emergency certification? Do you need additional coursework to help you get your permanent teaching certificate in Pennsylvania?

If so, Millersville University has an exciting new program for you. Nationally recognized for its dedication to science and education, Millersville University has partnered with West Chester University to develop field-based content classes and online courses specifically designed for emergency certified science teachers. Field courses will be taught during an eight-day summer session on-site at the Marine Science Consortium, located at Wallops Island on the eastern shore of Virginia. Experience science in a pristine coastal environment rather than in a controlled laboratory setting. Courses start in summer 2011 and room, board and stipends are available to support students as they complete the field-based courses.

For more information, contact Dr. Oliver Dreon at oliver.dreon@millersville.edu or (717) 871-2091 -- Oliver Dreon, PhD Assistant Professor Coordinator of the Digital Learning Studio Millersville University (717)871-2091 [] [] [|http://digilearningstudio.ning.com]