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There are several Code.org workshops scheduled for this month around the state. FREE CPEs for educator re-certification will be provided. Teachers will also receive the supplies they need to teach the course-at no cost.
Austin, TX
Applications due by 2/8/2016
Teachers serve a vital role throughout the Scientist in Residence program. Each teacher is paired with a single graduate student Fellow and is expected to provide essential teaching support. In return, teachers are provided with a financial stipend (when available) and valuable scientific resources for the development of innovative curriculum.
Submissions due 12/7/2015
The Challenge calls upon educators, mobile application (app) developers, and other interested individuals to submit their concepts for mobile apps that: (1) are focused on middle and high school students, (2) include integrated tools to assess user skills and interests, and (3) offer users accessible information on occupations, education options, credentials, and career-seeking skills through an individualized user experience. The challenge carries a cash prize pool of $225,000 and over $240,000 in additional prizes.
Fort Worth, TX
November 11-14, 2015
Your registration includes more than 700 TEKS-aligned workshops tailored to meet your specific subject and grade level, free educational excursions to science outings in Fort Worth, and a STAT membership. Don't miss the best science educator conference in the nation, and register today!
Science teachers are cordially invited to come and attend this free, full day interactive professional development workshop for science educators.
Due February 1, 2016
Students (both boys and girls) in grades 3-12 are invited to submit an essay about how they would protect the environment and the safety, health, and well-being of the public as a responsible engineer.
ISEA Texas defines informal science education as providing unique learning environments that increase appreciation and understanding of science, mathematics, and technology and their applications through voluntary and often self-directed experiences for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Registration and scholarship applications for their annual conference will open soon!
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Articles, Reports, Resources
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The STEM Education Act of 2015, which expands the definition of STEM-an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-to include computer science programs, was signed into law in October.
Nonprofit Helps Girls Hurdle Barriers to STEM Study
It takes more than painting a robot pink to persuade certain girls to consider becoming engineers. They need to see that careers in [STEM] can offer them the types of jobs and lives they want. To close stubborn gender gaps, girls need to see that jobs in the so-called STEM fields involve helping people, solving problems, connecting with others - not just crunching numbers behind computers, experts said. Enter Girlstart. The Austin-based nonprofit launched in 1997, but Alief ISD is its first presence outside Central Texas, and the group has plans to expand to other states.
Robots That Teach: Using Sphero in Class
Robots are rolling out of toy stores and into classrooms at a surprising rate. The good news is that these smart toys are definitely smart enough for school: All it takes is the right lesson plan.
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Join a TxGCP Regional Leadership Team
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Consider
applying to join one of our TxGCP Regional Leadership Teams (RLTs).
The goal for the TxGCP RLTs is to expand the reach of TxGCP across Texas and to connect more organizations and individuals across the state to research based best practices for engaging girls in STEM.
The TxGCP RLTs carry out the activities of the collaborative within their region and help set the statewide TxGCP strategy in alignment with the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) strategy. The TxGCP RLTs include members of organizations that are also invested in girls in STEM and are able to contribute to the project's success. The RLTs are supported by the TxGCP Core Leadership Team and the Collaborative Lead.
Learn more about TxGCP RLT members and
apply today! Applications close December 1st and space is limited!
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Upcoming TxGCP Educator Workshops!
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Educators across Texas are invited to attend professional development opportunities and discover how to engage young women through research-based, high quality activities and resources!
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| November 12-14, 2015 |
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Look for TxGCP in your agenda for the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching this year!
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February 19-21, 2016
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ISEA
TxGCP plans to present several sessions at the Informal Science Educators Association conference this year!
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March
8-12, 2016 |
SXSWedu
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| 7 Months of the SciGirls
Seven:
Proven Strategies for Engaging Girls in STEM
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Cultivate an environment in which asking questions and creative thinking are a must. Throughout the centuries, this same trust in logic and re-examination of ideas made advances in science, technology, and engineering possible.
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The TxGCP eNewsletter is distributed approximately once a month. Visit the
TxGCP web site for additional updates on upcoming events, resources and mini-grant information.
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FabFems - STEM Role Models
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K-12 STEM Outreach Google Groups
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