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UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out our website for exciting summer opportunities for middle and high schoolers. Go to:

http://www.memphis.edu/cristal/k12_opportunities.php

Applications for the S-STEM Scholarships for Fall 2013 are Now Open

Please go to http://www.memphis.edu/sstem/apply.php

Job Opportunity

Dear Science Educator,

The Tigers Teach program is seeking to recruit an exceptional Science master teacher for the Tigers Teach program to train the next generation of science and mathematics teachers. This person will be replacing our existing Science Master Teacher who sadly has to leave us for family reasons. We are looking for a successful classroom instructor with at least 3 years of experience teaching  science at the high school level.

The position is a Clinical Assistant Professorship with a very competitive salary and benefits. The position is a 9 month appointment leaving summers free for other work. The full details can be viewed on the web at:

https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/4685

Our master teachers are the heart of our program and so making an excellent appointment is crucial for us. Please pass this along to anyone you know who might be interested.

Yours,

Alistair Windsor

NSTA's STEM Forum

What:  This event offers more than 300 practical workshops to support the integration of STEM subjects (Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology) into classrooms,
schools and districts. Teachers and administrators who need to build the
knowledge and skills necessary to implement  STEM programs into their
curriculum will find a range of activities to inform and expand on STEM best
practices.

When:  May 15-18, 2013

Where:  St. Louis, MO

Register:  http://www.nsta.org/conferences/2013stl/%20

Innovations in K-20 STEM Education Conference

What:  Venue for leaders in K-12, higher education, and industry to engage in meaniful conversations regarding the State of the practice in STEM education.

When:  Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00am-3:00pm

Where:  Memphis Teaching and Learning Academy, 2485 Union Avenue

Register: http://www.westtnstem.org/hub-happenings/conference-innovations-in-k-20-stem-education/

 Robot Camp Sr.

What: Robotics Camp Sr. Ages 14-18. Participants will learn about mobile robotics by building and programming your own Arduino based mobile robot. The robot is kept by the participant after the event.

When: June 17-June 21, 2013, 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Department of Engineering Technology

Registration Cost:  $25.00 per paricipant (Lunch included daily)

Register: http://memphisfirstteams.org/events/

*Registration is open May 1, 2013

Implementing Next Generation Science Standards Using Technology

What:        One-Day Hands on Workshop

When:       Friday, July 23, 2013

Where:      Ball Hall Room 320 (IDT Studio)

Registration: http://tiny.cc/tnstem

Robotics Camp

What:  Christian Brothers High School will offer a one week robotics camp for boys and girls in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

When:  Monday, June 3, 2013- Friday, June 7th, 2013 from 9am-Noon

Where:  Heffernan Hall on the CBHS Campus at 5900 Walnut Grove Road

Registration Costs: $200.00

Need additonal informtion; contact Mr. Marcello Donoato at 901-261-4959

Register at:   

http://www.cbhs.org/Portals/0/UploadedContent/documents/SummerCamps/Robotics_Camp_2013.pdf

University of Memphis CRESH Accepting Applications

What: CRESH is a program designed to provide the opportunity for rising high-school juniors and seniors to acquire first-hand experience of life as a scientist beyond a lecture hall setting.

When: June 11- July 26, 2013

MemphisCRESH has TWO scholarship available for public school students worth $1500 in fees and supplies. This is a wonderful opportunity!

Register: http://www.memphis.edu/cresh/

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
One Day Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

http://www.asee.org

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013

Where:  Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA

Registration Fee:  $35.00

For more information on the workshop and registration:  http://www.asee.org/conferences-and-events/conferences/k-12-workshop/2013.

The PLANTS Program

(Funded by the National Science Foundation and Botanical Society of America)

This program encourages the participation of undergraduates from underrepresented groups at the annual meetings of the BSA and affiliated organizations (this year in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 27-31, 2013). These meetings focus on the plant sciences and include areas such as ecology, conservation, systematics, paleobotany, physiology and ethnobotany.

More details: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/urban-scientist/2013/02/27/travel-awards-for-college-students-to-attend-botanical-society-meetings/

Registration: http://www.botany.org/awards/F_PLANTS.php

2013 Math BootCamp

What: A one-week refresher seminar designed to boost your pre- calculus skills for incoming U of M STEM students, to demonstrate links between math, science, and engineering, and to broaden your knowledge of career opportunities in STEM fields.

When:  M-F: August 12-16, 2013: 9:00am-3:00pm daily

Registration:  https://umcas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_aeBpGOmzYLZavel

*Location information may be found on the registration site.

TMTA Conference "From the STEM to the CORE"

When: Saturday, September 27-28, 2013  Mark your calendars!

Where:  Memphis University School

Presenters Needed:  Contact Ann Indingaro by May 4, 2013 if you are interested in presenting at aindingaro@gmail.com or 901.828.2176.

Project SET

Scholarship for HS Stat Teachers in Project SET: http://project-set.com (grad level-FA2013): Register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VT2LH9H

See the K-20 Opportunities Page-Teacher Resources for more information.