Got STEM? January 2017

GOT STEM?

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

January, 2017

WELCOME!

We hope you enjoy our GOT STEM? Newsletter . We distribute this newsletter the first business day of each month and include information about STEM events, resources, and opportunities.

NEWS and EVENTS From the Philadelphia Education Fund

STEM Teacher Forum . January 19 . Act 48 Credit available.
STEM Networking Meeting. Evaluating Informal STEM Education January 24.
2017 Carver Science Fair . Information for judges, teachers, students, and supporters.
STEM Career Expo. February 23. Seeking STEM professionals.
Seeking Career Coaches and Field Trip Sites .
New STEM Field Trip Directory and STEM Outreach Directory.

STEM EVENTS

Click on the titles to learn about the times, costs, locations, and descriptions of these local (and online) events.

Physics Show for Middle and High School. David Rittenhouse Laboratory. January 9 and 10. Contact Bill Berner.
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference. Orlando, FL. January 9-11
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) International Meeting. De Moine, IA. January 12-14
Exploring Radiation and Nuclear Science Workshop. Penn State. January 19
Professional Development for Biology and Life Science Teachers. January 21. (Register by Jan 4 to receive activity supplies.)

FUNDING

Click on these funding opportunities for details and information.

Grants That Support Family-Oriented STEM Learning. NSF. Ongoing
How to Find NSF Outcomes Reports to prepare better grant proposals. Ongoing
Computer Science Teacher Grant Award. Due February 3
Design and Development Launch Pilots for the Inclusion Across the Nation of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) program. Due February 14/May 16
Classroom Technology Grants. Due February 24
White-Reinhardt Mini-Grants . Agricultural literacy. Due April 15

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

For Students

NovaEdge Summer Engineering Academy . Villanova Univ. January 13
Robotics Contest . Honda. January 3
E-registration now open for Carver Science Fair for Grades 4-6 and 7-12. (Paper applications due January 7th)
Edison Scholars Program for high school students planning to study STEM in College ($40,000 for 4 years). February 1

For Educators

Informal STEM Advocacy Toolkit. STEM Education Coalition.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) STEM Opportunities for Advocates. STEM Education Coalition
Every Student Succeeds with STEM Toolkit. SuccessWithSTEM.org
Seeking Partners and Funders for Philadelphia FabSLAM. Example from prior program here.
Professional mentors needed, STE(A)M Scholars Program at Roxborough High School. Mentor training on January 31
STEM Education Outreach Specialist. Penn State
Program Support Coordinator. Coded by Kids
Shell Science Teaching Award. January 6
STEM Teacher Residency.Temple University. January 9 (round 2)
Fifth Annual STEM Conference Looking for Presenters. Due January 10
PSAYDN is accepting nominations for the 2017 Afterschool Champions.January 10
Seeking Contributions to Connected Science Learning. National Science Teachers Association. March 31

STEM PUBLICATIONS

Click on the titles of these new releases to read more.

STEM

12 STEM Entry Points . Ed Week
A STEM Network Success Story . STEM Next
Advancing State Policy for STEM Afterschool . STEM Next
Best STEM Books K-12 NSTA Blog
Changemakers: STEM Education Coming to Life Through Collaborative RET Partnerships . Connected Science Learning
Coalition Makes Recommendations on ESSA to State Policymakers . STEM Ed Coalition
Connected Science Learning Brief: Professional Development Disguised as Museum Outreach . Connected Science Learning
New partnership to advance afterschool STEM policy . AfterSchool Snack
New report: Documenting the impact of afterschool STEM . AfterSchool Snack
NSTA Legislative Update: Looking Ahead to 2017 . NSTA Blog
Number of International Students Studying STEM in U.S. Jumps 10 Percent . The Journal
PA comes together to improve STEM programs . Centre Daily Times
PISA Day: Global Lessons for the U.S. Education System and Economy . You Tube
Policy Forum Hosts Connected STEM Learning Briefing . STEM Education Coalition
Ron Ottinger Addresses the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology . STEM Next
The impact of afterschool STEM: Examples from the field . PHENND
The New York Academy of Sciences Announces New STEM Education Certification Program . NYAS
What's Ahead for Science and STEM Education in the Trump Administration? NSTA Blog

Science

California loses bid to suspend science tests. The Mercury News
National Parks Turn into Classrooms to Turn a New Generation into Nature Lovers . PBS Newshour
Neuroscience Education and Why It Matters . Ed Week
Students Engage With Scientists at 'Teen Science Cafes.' Ed Week
Working Together for Test Success: Insight from a Successful Collaboration of Formal and Informal STEM Educators . Connected Science Learning

Technology

10 Ways to Use Quality Digital Curriculum . Ed Week
A Year of Progress: How the U.S. Improved Computer Science Education in 2016 . Ed World
African-American Teenagers and Technology . Ed Week
America's Great Science and Technology Divide . The Atlantic
An Inside Look at Teachers' Tech Needs: Advice From a Leading College of Education . Ed Week
Cartoon Network Celebrates Computer Science Education Week With STEAM Initiatives . Fast Company
Code Next: Learning Something New When Experience Isn't Enough . National Girls Collaborative
Collaborations Power Computer Science Education . STEM Next
Computer Science in High School Graduation Requirements . Education Commission of the States
Diving into 'Careers with Code' with Google . National Girls Collaborative (NGC)
Five Toys That Will Get Kids of All Ages Interested in Technology . Quartz
Girls Who Code: Addressing Solutions Needed To Spark Girls' Interest In Computer Science . NGC
Growing computer science education in afterschool: Opportunities and challenges. Afterschool Alliance
In Analytics Economy, Demand for Data Scientists Outpaces Supply . Ed Week
On the Program for K-12: Computational Thinking. STELAR
Project Spotlight: Middle School Pathways in Computer Science . STELAR
Tech Giant Oracle Makes Billion-Dollar Pledge for Coding Education in Europe . Ed Week
Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week . Ed Dive
Video Game Industry: Breaking Stereotypes In A Positive Way . NGC
Washington State Rolls Out Standards for Computer Science . Ed Week
Where Does Computer Science Stand When It Comes to AfterSchool? Ed Week
White House Announces Boost to Computer Science Education . The Hill

Engineering

Breaking the Gender Barrier in Engineering . Sci Am
Future Engineers Program Connects Students With NASA And STEM . Forbes

Math

International Tests Show Rising, But Mixed, Math and Science Scores . Ed Week
Math Class: The Importance of Asking the Next Question . Ed Week
Positive Mindset May Prime Students' Brains for Math . Ed Week
Teachers Say They Know More About the Common Core, But Challenges Linger. Ed Week
TIMSS: A Closer Look at Gender Gaps in Math and Science. Ed Week

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