RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity

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March 27, 2013
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New In This Bulletin:

Rising Tide: Rising
Challenges: Lessons from
Superstorm Sandy - Educating
Young People about Coastal
Impacts of Climate Change –
April 18, 2013 (MS- HS)
Lecture and Open
House Tour of the State
Health Laboratories – RSVP
by April 23
TI-84 Plus C “Color”
and TI-Nspire™ Technology
“SuperSaturday” Mini PD
Event – Register by April 25th
(MS and HS)
Job Opportunities:
Chemistry Position – Providence Public Schools
Providence Public Schools is seeking candidates with the appropriate amount of experience, a proven ability to
positively impact our educational programs, and outstanding communication skills for a chemistry teacher
position. Applicants must hold a current certificate in the area of chemistry. This is an immediate opening.
Please apply online at www.ProvidenceSchools.org/careers
News:
NEW!!! Web Seminar on NGSS Crosscutting Concept of Systems and System Models – April
16th (K-12)
Don't Miss April 16 Web Seminar on Crosscutting Concept of Systems and System Models
Register now for the next web seminar in a series of seven exploring the crosscutting concepts described in A
Framework for K–12 Science Education. The free event for science educators will focus on systems and system models
and will be held on April 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Ramon Lopez will help teachers learn more about systems, why it's important to learn about it in school science,
what we want students to learn, and what instruction might look like in the classroom.
The Framework, published by the National Research Council (NRC), describes the major practices, crosscutting
concepts, and disciplinary core ideas that all students should be familiar with by the end of high school and is being
used to guide the development of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Attend all web seminars in the series or just one. To register for these free events, visit the NSTA Learning Center.
Mark your calendar for more web seminars in this series, including
Energy and Matter—Flows, Cycles, and Conservation (April 30)
Structure and Function (May 14)
Stability and Change (May 28)
Free Online PD Sponsored by the American Chemical Society
If you're teaching middle school or high school chemistry, log on to a free web seminar and learn about resources and
strategies from the American Chemical Society that will invigorate your instruction.
April 1: Solving the Smog Puzzle on Earth and from Space: Good vs. Bad Ozone. Learn how to present difficult
chemistry concepts in the context of every-day experiences students can relate to using the story of scientists
who discovered that everyday products were harming Earth's atmosphere.
Get details on these web seminars, view the full calendar of upcoming programs, and register in the NSTA Learning
Center
Web Sites Worth Exploring:
Problem-Attic - www.problem-attic.com
80,000 of the best questions from NY Regents, State Assessments, Academic Competitions, and more.
Search by topic or exam. Select, arrange, and format questions the way you like. Create beautiful classroom materials
in just minutes!

Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers

Watershed Science Workshops For Educators Sponsored by Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed

Association (WPWA) and Narrow River Preservation Association (NRPA) – April 27
Watershed Science
Waters, Wetlands, and Water Quality - Project Wet
Sat, April 27, 2013, 9 am to 3:30 pm at the USF W Kettle Pond Visitor Center, Charlestown
This 6-hour workshop is based on the Project Wet (Water Education for Teachers) and WOW! The Wonders of
Wetlands environmental education programs. These nationally recognized guides are packed with over 100
activities that educators can use in their classrooms to help students learn about water and its impact on our lives.
Participants will receive both activity guides FREE through the RIDEM Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Education
Resource Program.

This free workshop is made possible by a grant from the RI Rivers Council. Educators may sign up by registering
at www.wpwa.org/events.
Professional development credits are available.
The Green Strides Webinar Series: For All Schools Moving Toward the Pillars
The Green Strides Webinar Series acquaints school communities with the tools to reduce their schools’ environmental
impact and costs; improve health and wellness; and teach effective environmental literacy, including STEM, green
careers, and civic engagement. Find more sessions for educators, facilities managers, and advocates weekly.
Apr. 3, 2013, 2-3 p.m. The Three T’s of Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools (EPA)
Apr. 3, 2013, 7-8 p.m. 21st C. Tools for Environmental Learning (NEEF/ Green Teacher)
Apr. 10, 2013, 4-5 p.m. Pathways to Green Jobs and Careers in Natural Resources (USDA)
April 16, 2013 at 4-5 p.m. Greening STEM: Taking Technology Outdoors (NEEF/ EPA)
And many more scheduled through fall 2013!

RIDE Seeks Educators to be part of Academy for Transformative Leadership - Applications

Due March 29, 2013
As part of RIDE's Academy for Transformative Leadership, a statewide RTTT-funded initiative that will train and
support leaders to transform Rhode Island's identified schools, RIDE is working with the NYC Leadership Academy
(NYCLA) to recruit, select and train educators.

The Aspiring Turnaround Leaders Program is seeking eight educators to participate in a year-long intensive
program, including a fulltime, compensated school-based residency that will prepare them to become principals of
identified schools in fall 2014. The program will begin in July 2013 with a three week summer intensive training prior
to residency placement.

Applications are due on or before March 29, 2013. Access the application and additional information here.
2013 K-5 Earth Science Teacher Leadership Academy Sponsored by ExxonMobil and
American Geoscience Institute – Applications Due March 31 (Elementary Teacher Teams)
ExxonMobil Exploration and the American Geosciences Institute are pleased to announce that they will be holding
the fifth annual Leadership Academy in Earth science for elementary school teachers in Houston, Texas, June 23-28,
2013. The program starts with a reception and dinner on the evening of the 23 rd and concludes at noon on the 28th.
The Academy will provide teachers with Earth science content, hands-on activities, resources and field experiences
that they can use with their students in the classroom and with their colleagues in professional development settings.
The program will be residential in Houston, and all travel, lodging and subsistence costs will be covered by a grant
from ExxonMobil. We have space for 24 participants, and encourage teams of four to attend from each state or
school district (although this is not a requirement).

Topics covered during the 40 hours of the workshop will include:

Introducing Earth system science to students;
Teaching Earth science with an inquiry approach;
Investigations to help students understand the Nine Big Ideas in Earth Science
(from the Earth Science Literacy Principles) and the Next Generation Science
Standards;
Hot topics in Earth science;
Resources for learning and teaching Earth science (K-5 GeoSource website, Investigating Earth Systems, Nine
Big Ideas videos and many others);
The work of geoscientists in the energy industry;
Using learning centers in classroom and workshop settings;
Planning, conducting and evaluating successful Earth science workshops.

We encourage science supervisors and principals to nominate teachers for the Academy by the deadline of March
31, 2013.

We are looking for teachers who already are, or who have the potential to become science professional development
leaders in their home school districts. Please send names and e-mail contact information for nominees to Dr. Ann
Benbow, Director of Education and Outreach, American Geosciences Institute, at aeb@agiweb.org.

We will be asking the nominees to send us three items:

1. a current curriculum vita or resume that includes their contact information, degrees, teaching and other
work experience and any professional development training they have received and/or experience in
conducting workshops;
2. a letter of commitment to attend the Academy, if selected;
3. a letter of recommendation and commitment from their principals stating that the teachers will be
permitted to conduct professional development workshops for their peers.
We will be sending out more detailed information about travel and hotel in future messages to the teachers selected
to attend.
NEW!!! Rising Tide: Rising Challenges: Lessons from Superstorm Sandy - Educating Young
People about Coastal Impacts of Climate Change – April 18, 2013 (MS- HS)
An engaging and relevant way to address state standards for science and math and get a head start on Next
Generation Science Standards!

Professional Development for middle and high school science and math teachers

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Headquarters (Boat House) in Falmouth, Ma (go to
http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/index.aspx )
April 18, 2013 9 am-4 pm Lunch and snacks will be provided

Waquoit Bay Reserve is offering a teacher professional development workshop using Hurricane Sandy as a way to
study coastal processes and the impacts of climate change, especially sea level rise. The day will include hands-on
and on-line activities to bring back to your classroom, as well as take home materials. The afternoon includes a
chance to get out in the field with coastal geologist Dr. Chris Weidman, the Reserves Research Coordinator, who will
show how the Reserve is studying coastal processes, including sea level rise; and share his experiences studying
Hurricane Sandy. Holly Morin, from the University of Rhode Island/ Graduate School of Oceanography

Hurricanes: Science and Society project, will introduce teachers to their resources, including the opportunity to
attend their 2013 Hurricane Webinar series which is designed to provide educators with the opportunity to interact
with top hurricane scientists around the country.

Participants will be given a certificate for 6 contact hours which can be used towards PDPs.

Preregistration is required at joan.muller@state.ma.us (please provide e-mail, grade and subject you teach and town
you teach in)
$10 to the Waquoit Bay Reserve Foundation includes food and materials to take home
For more information contact:
Joan Muller
Education Coordinator
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
149 Waquoit Hwy.
Box 3092
Waquoit, MA 02536
508-457-0495 x107
www.waquoitbayreserve.org

NEW!!! TI-84 Plus C “Color” and TI-Nspire™ Technology “SuperSaturday” Mini PD Event –
Register by April 25th (MS and HS)
Texas Instruments™ Math/Science Professional Development for Middle School/High School
Saturday, April 27, 2013 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Only $25.00
Toll Gate High School
575 Centerville Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
(Location is just off I-95 Exit 10; approximately ten miles south of Providence, RI)
Contact registration and questions: Jim Donatelli 508-529-6787 jdonatelli@ti.com
Event hosts: Jim Donatelli, TI Partnership Development Consultant and Jim Tidswell, Math Department Chair, Toll Gate High
School
Overview
You are invited to attend the Southern New England Texas Instruments “Super Saturday” Math and Science
Professional Development Mini-PD Event. The purpose of this Workshop is to offer a high quality, low-cost ($25.00)
Professional Development opportunity for middle/high school math and science educators and their administrators
using the latest TI-Nspire and TI-84 Plus technology. Each session will be taught by an Instructor experienced in the
technology and content described for each session.

TI Gift for You - all attendees will receive, with Jim Donatelli’s compliments, a TI mini spiral bound note pad and
pen as well as a Certificate of Attendance

Door Prize Drawing A Door Prize Drawing will be held at 12:45 PM. You must be present to win!
What to Bring to the Workshop
If you have a TI-Nspire handheld or a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator, you may bring it along to the Workshop. We
will have TI 84s and TI-Nspires for you to borrow during the Workshop so there is no need to bring your own unless
you choose to do so.

Registration is required – A session may be closed once maximum enrollment (20) is reached – REGISTER NOW.
Sessions with very low enrollment may be cancelled. Reply to this email with the following information:
your name,
school name,
school mailing address,
e-mail address,
school phone number
which session number(s) you will be attending

PAYMENT - You may pay in advance or when you arrive for the event. Purchase orders, personal checks and cash
are accepted. Make checks payable to “Toll Gate Math Department” Send all payments and Purchase Orders to:
Toll Gate High School
ATTN: Jim Tidswell
575 Centerville Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
PROGRAM

7:30 – 8:30 - Check-in and Light Continental Breakfast

NOTE: Sessions 1 and 5 are each four hours in length. All other Sessions are two hours long. Choose either one four
hour session OR one two-hour session from 8:30-10:30 and one two-hour session from 10:45-12:30

Session 1 (8:30 – 12:30)

Introduction to the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld Math and Science with Common Core State Standards Connections -
This four-hour hands-on session is for math and science middle and high school educators new to TI-Nspire
Technology. Session focus will be the basics of using the TI-Nspire™ CX Handheld. Participants will learn the basics
of using the Calculator, Graphing. Lists/Spreadsheets, Probability/Statistics/Vernier DataQuest and Notes
applications and how these applications can be effectively used in Middle and High School mathematics and science
classes. Connections to the CCSS and draft NGSS will be made. The TI-Nspire CX Navigator System will be used
incorporating the basics of Session 2. Helpful handouts will be available.

Session 2 (8:30-10:30)
TI-Nspire Navigator for Beginners – Mathematics and Science No previous experience with TI-Nspire is necessary.
Participants will be exposed to the basic features of the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System utilizing a hands-on
approach; Screen Capture, Live Presenter, Quick Poll and formative/summative assessment features will be explored
at an introductory level. The session experience will model this interactive classroom environment.

Session 3 (8:30-10:30)
Calculus and the TI-Nspire CX Handheld (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-Nspire Handheld.
Focus of this hands-on session will be activities and strategies for effective use of TI-Nspire technology in Calculus.

Session 4 (8:30-10:30)
Precalculus and the TI-Nspire CX Handheld (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-Nspire Handheld.
This hands-on session will focus on activities and strategies for effective use of TI-Nspire technology in Precalculus.
Connections to the CCSS will be made.

Session 5 (8:30 – 12:30)

Introduction to the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator - This four-hour hands on session is for middle and high school
math and science educators who are new to the TI-84 Plus graphing calculator or who need a refresher in the basic
capabilities of the TI-84 Plus

Session 6 (8:30 – 10:30)

Algebra and the TI-84 Plus - (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Graphing
Calculator. Focus of this hands on session will be activities and strategies for effective use of the TI-84 Plus in Algebra

Session 7 (8:30–10:30) Introduction to Middle and High School Science with the TI-84 Plus (assumes
prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator) Focus of this hands on session
for middle and high school science educators will be activities and strategies for effective use of the TI-84 Plus in
science data collection and analysis

BREAK (10:30-10:45)

Session 8 (10:45-12:30)
TI-Nspire Navigator for Experienced Users - (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using the TI-Nspire
Navigator System. Focus of this hands on session will be new features of TI-Nspire Navigator Version 3.2 as well as
advanced tips and strategies for using TI-Nspire Navigator as an effective assessment tool to inform instruction

Session 9 (10:45-12:30)
Algebra and the TI-Nspire CX Handheld (same as Session 3) (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-
Nspire Handheld. Focus of this hands-on session will be activities and strategies for effective use of TI-Nspire
technology in the Algebra classroom. . Connections to the CCSS will be made.

Session 10 (10:45-12:30)
Introduction to Middle and High School Science with the TI-Nspire CX Handheld (assumes prior knowledge of the
basics of using TI-Nspire Technology) Focus of this hands on session for middle/high science educators will be
activities and strategies for effective use of the TI-Nspire CX Handheld in science data collection and analysis.
Connections to the Draft Next Generation Science Standards will be made

Session 11 (10:45-12:30)
Precalculus and the TI-84 Plus (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Graphing
Calculator. Focus of this hands on session will be activities and strategies for effective use of the TI-84 Plus in the
Precalculus classroom

Session 12 (10:45-12:30)
Calculus and the TI-84 Plus (assumes prior knowledge of the basics of using a TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus Graphing
Calculator. Focus of this hands-on session will be activities and strategies for effective use of the TI-84 Plus in
Calculus

12:30 – 1:00 - Closing and door prizes

SAVE THE DATE - "Strategic Workforce Development Summit" at the RI STEM Center –
April 26, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013 - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Alger Hall, Room 110
Rhode Island College

Keynote speaker - Mr. Norman Augustine

Mr. Augustine is the retired Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, former Chairman and Principal Office of the
American Red Cross, former Chairman of the National Academy of Engineering, and former under-Secretary of the
Army. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Review of the US Human Space Flight Plans Committee.

Reports exist that highlight both issues and action steps for workforce development in Rhode Island. Short-term
proposals are underway. This summit addresses the "intermediate" term - preparing the workforce of 2020 and
beyond. For a low-cost investment of time, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to impact career choices
and preparation of future employees.
********
Registration link at: http://www.ric.edu/stemcenter Please select the registration link for School Districts. School
Districts need to register as a team of two. Each team should include an administrator involved with the district's
curriculum development and a classroom teacher. Space at the conference is limited.

For more information contact:

Mary M. Sullivan, Ed. D.
Director, RI STEM Center
Henry Barnard School, 2nd floor
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
401-456-2799
www.ric.edu/stemcenter

STEM DIGITAL Summer Institute, June 24 – 28, 2013 – Applications Due April 1, 2013 (MS –
HS Teachers)
STEM Digital Images in Geoscience Investigations: Teaching Analysis with Light
Monday to Friday, June 24 - 28, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
Teams of science and computer teachers encouraged Participants MUST bring a digital camera, and are
encouraged to bring a laptop computer
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, lunches
Housing and meals for those outside the commuting radius
3 to 6 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's (Professional Development Points)

STEM DIGITAL will use the AnalyzingDigitalImages software which provides free, easy-to-use tools for spatial,
temporal, spectral, and intensity measurements. It will show how digital image analysis can be applied to
environmental quality issues in ways that can readily be introduced into STEM courses, engaging students and
encouraging them to think about related careers. The program will develop research agendas that will
employ a variety of image analysis tools. Application forms and more information: www.umassk12.net/digital.
Contact: msilver@umassk12.net. Voice: 413-545-0734, fax: 413-545-3697
Summer Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program – Apply By April 1st
The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is
soliciting applications from middle and high school teachers for the summer RET program.

Up to six teachers will be selected to participate in research at the Silvio O. Conte Center for Polymer Research.
Participants will gain experience under the guidance of an established research group by investigating a topic from a
broad spectrum in chemistry, physics or engineering of polymers. Examples of projects under consideration are:
nanomembranes, crystallization in confined geometries, sensors, and polymer deformation. Please visit the Research
Groups page for information on current MRSEC funded research, the principal investigators involved and potential
areas of research for RETs.

The program begins the last full week of June and has a flexible duration of 6-8 weeks. Benefits include a competitive
$800/week stipend, up to $1,000 to defray relocation expenses, six graduate credits, and 135 PDPs.

For more information on the program and application process please visit the Program's website:
http://www.pse.umass.edu/mrsec/RET-Program/index.html

Earth And Space Science Summer Course For Middle And High School Teachers – Apply by
April 1st
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning, August 6 - 8, 2013 at U Mass Amherst
9:00 to 3:30 Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9:00 to 12:00 Thursday
$150 stipend and materials provided to each teacher
Free PDPs (no graduate credit)
Earth and Space Science will develop an understanding of planetary accretion and evolution and the place of the
Earth in the solar system.
Making a planet: From elements to dust to planetesimals
Why there are volcanoes
What shapes the crusts of planets; what do we see in NASA photos?
Comparative planetology using maps
What is the lifetime of a planet?
Along the way we will cover pertinent topics in mathematics, including:
Units and converting units
Scale and dimensional analysis
Scientific notation and significant figures
Application process: Teachers should prepare:
a one-page narrative statement of how they intend to use the information in their classroom;
a recent resume a letter of support from their school principal or superintendent.
These three items should be emailed as pdf documents to Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton at ltelkins@dtm.ciw.edu.
Applications are due by April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted if there is space.

For more information, contact Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington DC:
ltelkins@dtm.ciw.edu.

Presidential Award For Excellence In Mathematics And Science Teaching (PAEMST)

Nominations Now Open – Nominations Due April 1, 2013 (Grades 7-12 Teachers)
Are you or do you know an outstanding secondary (grades 7-12) mathematics and science teachers that you should
be recognized for their talents? The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
(PAEMST) is the highest honor that a kindergarten through 12 th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for
outstanding teaching in the United States. What better way to acknowledge excellence of our colleagues than to
nominate the teachers who exemplify their profession.

The process to nominate teachers is a simple one. Simply go to the PAEMST website at www.paemst.org and fill in
the on-line form. Once the nomination is submitted the nominated teacher will then be notified and provided
information about the application process.
The following are eligibility criteria for nominees. Candidates must:
Teach mathematics or science at the 7-12th grade level in a public or private school.
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Be a full-time employee of the school or school district as determined by state and district policies, and teach
K-12 students at least 50% of the time.
Have at least 5 years of full-time, K-12 mathematics or science teaching experience prior to the 2012-13
academic school year.
Teach in one of the 50 states or the four U.S. jurisdictions. The jurisdictions are Washington, D.C.; Puerto
Rico; Department of Defense Education Activity schools; and the U.S. territories as a group (American
Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Not have received the PAEMST award at the national level in any prior competition or category.
Rhode Island has many wonderful teachers, and those you nominate could be state or national Presidential
Awardees for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science for 2013.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 222-8454 or by email at peter.mclaren@ride.ri.gov. Thank
you for your continued support for mathematics and science education.

UMass Nanotechnology 2013 Summer Institute – Apply by April 1, 2013 (MS and HS Math,
Science, and Technology Educators)
Monday to Friday, July 8 - July 13, 2013 at UMass Amherst
Funded by the National Science Foundation
Sponsored by the STEM Education Institute and the Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing
Middle and High School Science, Math, and Technology Teachers
$75/day stipends ($375 total), materials, parking, some meals
Housing (new air conditioned dorms) for those outside the commuting radius
3 graduate credits available at reduced cost; free PDP's(Professional Development Points)

Nanotechnology deals with materials on the scale of nanometers. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter, or
about 10 atomic diameters. Such materials can have surprising and useful behaviors and properties. Applications of
this rapidly growing field include regenerative medicine, fabrics and construction materials of unprecedented
strength, ultra-high performance computers and data storage, more efficient solar photovoltaic cells, and much more.
Activity in this field cuts across the traditional disciplinary boundaries, and involves chemistry, physics, biology, and
engineering.
The UMass Nanotechnology Summer Institute will explore the basic science and engineering concepts of this exciting
new field, and will illustrate how they may be integrated into the usual math, science and technology courses in
middle schools and high schools. The content and pedagogy will be aligned with the Massachusetts Science and
Technology/Engineering Framework.
During the institute, participants will begin to develop curriculum units for their own classes. They will implement
these in the fall and report on their progress and results online. Three graduate credits will be available for the
institute and curriculum unit; the cost will be $300 plus a $45 registration fee. PDP's will be available at no cost.
Application process: An application form and additional information are available at www.umassk12.net/nano.
Teachers should also prepare a narrative statement of how they intend to use the institute materials in their
classroom, and include in their application package a recent resume and a letter of support from their school
principal or superintendent. The application package can be submitted by email, fax, or US mail. Applications are
due April 1, 2013. Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.

NEW!!! Lecture and Open House Tour of the State Health Laboratories – RSVP by April 23
Many thanks to Dr. Ewa King, the Associate Director of the RI State Health Laboratories for opening this event to
educators. We know that this event may occur at an inconvenient time for teachers however it presents an incredible
opportunity to tour one of the few “all-in-one” state labs in the country. In this day and age of CSI and NCIS student
interest is high around the field of forensics. We hope that some of you may be able to take advantage of this unique
event.
To celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week You are invited to an “Open House Tour”
Thursday, April 25, 2013
State Health Laboratories
50 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904-2222
(401) 222-5600

A lecture on “The Job of the Medical Examiner…...It’s a lot more than crime scene investigation (CSI).” by Dr.
Christina Stanley, Chief Medical Examiner will be held at 10:00 AM.

Immediately after the lecture a guided tour of Biological, Environmental and Forensic Laboratories will be held at
11:00 AM.
Please respond by Tuesday, April 23rd by calling Carol (401) 222-5555 if you would like to attend.

SAVE THE DATE - "Strategic Workforce Development Summit" – April 26, 2013
"Strategic Workforce Development Summit" at the RI STEM Center
April 26, 2013 - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Alger Hall, Room 110 - Rhode Island College

featuring, as keynote speaker,

Mr. Norman Augustine

Mr. Augustine is the retired Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, former Chairman and Principal Office of the
American Red Cross, former Chairman of the National Academy of Engineering, and former under-Secretary of the
Army. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Review of the US Human Space Flight Plans Committee.

Reports exist that highlight both issues and action steps for workforce development in Rhode Island. Short-term
proposals are underway. This summit addresses the "intermediate" term - preparing the workforce of 2020 and
beyond. For a low-cost investment of time, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to impact career choices
and preparation of future employees.

Registration link at www.ric.edu/stemcenter

SENEME and the URI Graduate School Of Oceanography Present: Oceans A La Carte: A
Workshop For Educators - Saturday, April 27, 2013
Join us at URI’s Bay Campus for a full menu of oceanography, marine, and environmental science presentations and
workshop sessions for formal and informal educators. Choose from a variety of presentations by leading scientists,
hands-on activities, and content information sessions.

Keynote presentation by Dr. Steve Carey, Geological Oceanographer, URI Graduate School of Oceanography
“Journey into the Crater of a Submarine Volcano”

Dr. Carey is an internationally recognized expert on explosive volcanism. During the past three decades he has
studied volcanoes in 10 different countries including Mt. St. Helens in the US, Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, and Krakatau
in Indonesia. Recently he has been working with Dr. Robert Ballard aboard the E/V Nautilus on several cruises to the
Mediterranean Sea. His current research projects include the study of underwater volcanoes in the Aegean
Sea, Tyrrhenian Sea, and Straits of Sicily.

Featured presentations and workshops will cover topics including:

Sound in the Sea
Ocean Exploration
Arctic Environments
Hurricanes
Next Generation Science Standards
Incorporating Art & Science
Extreme Animals in Extreme Environments

In addition to the keynote, presentations and workshops, an opportunity to tour the many research facilities on the
Narragansett Bay Campus will be available.
Registration will be available early February and more information will be posted to www.seneme.org in the coming
weeks.

FREE 5 day ASM Teachers Materials Camp, July 8 – 12 – (MS and HS Teachers)
Attend a 5-day professional development workshop in Materials Science in the Summer of 2013 at no cost to you!
Who should attend?
• High school general science, chemistry,physics, math and technology teachers
• Middle school physical science teachers
Why attend?
Learn how to engage your students using simple, low-cost experiments that you can integrate into your existing
lesson plans
Help your students discover career opportunities in science & engineering
Learn the basics of Materials Science, an exciting branch of physics and chemistry
Everything is FREE: 4 CEUs, course materials, lunches & snacks. The course will include one visit to an industrial
site, and a session on an electron microscope: each participant can bring a sample!
Graduate credits available! Two (2) graduate credits are available at $250. (This is optional.)
To apply online & view the complete 2013 ASM Materials Camp schedule, visit:
www.asmfoundation.org

Venue: Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

Date: July 8-12, 2013

Questions?
Jeane Deatherage, Administrator of Foundation Programs jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org ; 1-800-336-5152,
X5533; or
PeterJepson, jepjepjeppo@gmail.com , 978-462-1175.

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for

 Students
Girls STEM Summit – SE - Saturday, April 13, 2013 (Females Grades 8 - 12)
Hosted by Jr.Tech and held at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 8am - 4pm
$40 per person. Enroll at http://www.juniortech.org

Girls STEM Summit is designed for high school girls who love Science, Technology, Engineering &
Math (STEM) and would like to learn more about emerging careers in these
fields.
At each summit we aim to:
Bring 100 female students in grades 8 -12, who have expressed a strong interest in pursuing higher
education careers in STEM, together with female STEM career professionals and educators for a full-day
program that features emerging STEM careers with hands-on workshops taught by female role models
working in STEM careers.
To impact and bridge the gap between girls passion for the topics, and helping them find their way to
successful STEM careers in an otherwise male-dominated field.
To enlighten and inspire them to make educated decisions when faced with high school curriculum choices
and bring awareness of emerging STEM fields.
To fulfill an important gender gap in STEM jobs today.
To connect leading women working as experts with high school girls interested in pursuing higher
education and careers thru hands-on workshops and keynote address.
To provide hands-on sessions highlighting key STEM industries. To present the material in a way that
makes STEM seem interesting, relevant to career paths and approachable.
Enjoy guest speakers, hands-on breakout career tracks, female role models instructing breakouts, lunch,
giveaways and so much more!

For more information contact: Phyllis Russell, President and Executive Director Jr.Tech, Inc
Member of the Advisory Board for the Southeastern Mass STEM Network
774-994-2097
phyllis@juniortech.org
www.juniortech.org

U.S. Coast Guard Academy's AIM Application Now Open – Apply By April 15 (HS Juniors)
The Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is a challenging summer program for high school juniors interested in
serving their country and exploring technical degree programs. For six action-packed days in July, students will be
immersed in Coast Guard tradition and Academy life in the classroom, engineering lab, playing fields, and on the
water. Students compete in a water based robotics project as they interact and learn from cadets, faculty and Coast
Guard professionals. Applications are now open to high school juniors. Please have your students visit
www.uscga.edu/AIM to apply prior to April 15.

FREE ASM Materials Camps: May 6th at WPI and May 13th at Boston Univ. – High School
Sophomores or Juniors
ASM is offering a FREE educational event for High School sophomores and juniors. The ASM Materials Camp has
been held at WPI for the past 8 years. ASM brings groups of sophomores and juniors through eight learning stations
relating to aspects of materials science and engineering.

ASM will be hosting students, FREE of charge, on two occasions this year: On May 6 at WPI and on May 13 at Boston
University. Students from any geographical area are welcome to apply to the date/location of their choice. You can
find some information on the events, including a flyer and links to application forms, on the ASM Boston website,
http://asmboston.org/asm_materials_experience/2013_registration_info

For more information contact:

Patrick Hogan, 2013 ASM Materials Experience New England Planning Chair
pathogan1@gmail.com

Hurricanes: Science and Society Webinar for 5th Grade Students – May 8th and 9th
The Hurricanes: Science and Society (HSS) team at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography
(URIO/GSO) is excited to announce that it is again partnering with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to offer
hurricane preparedness webinars for 5th grade students in U.S. regions that are impacted by hurricanes.

During these 1-hour webinars, students will hear from NHC scientists and forecasters, as well as NOAA Aircraft
Operations Center (AOC) officers that fly into hurricanes. A presentation on region-specific hurricane science and
preparedness will be given with interactive questions prompting student responses. Classroom questions will also be
collected in advance of the webinar; as many of these questions as possible will be answered by the hurricane
scientists. Many videos, visualizations, graphics, and other media will be included to engage students. Groups will
also receive a virtual tour of the National Hurricane Center.

We hope your classes will take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Webinars will be organized regionally (U.S.
Gulf Coast, Southeast Atlantic Coast, and Northeast Atlantic Coast). Dates and times are listed below.
Schools/classes wanting to participate MUST REGISTER in advance. Please visit the National Hurricane Center:
2013 5th Grade Webinars page in the Resources section of the Hurricanes: Science and Society website for more detail
and registration information. Please note that registration will close one week in advance of each webinar.

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Morin (holly_morin@mail.uri.edu).

NHC 2013 5th Grade Webinar Series:

Northeast Coast Webinar(s):

Wednesday, May 8, and Thursday May 15, 2013 (10am ET)
*Northeast Coast states include: NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, & ME

A Biology Competition For Students in New England: Essay, Poster or Webpage – Deadline
May 10th (Grades 7-12)
Each year for the past 21 years, the Mass. Society for Medical Research has conducted a Student Competition on
research breakthroughs in biomedical research. MSMR is the creator and sponsor of What A Year! and the
Competition follows a What A Year! theme. This year, the Competition opened on January 7 th and continues to May
10th.

The Competition announcement is here.

The Competition is open to all students in grades 7 - 12 in New England - public, private, parochial, home-schooled. The
only requirement is that the students reside in New England and carefully follow the instructions in the Student
Packet and Entry Form.

Last year's winners came from six different schools in two states and we'd like to make sure that students throughout
the region know about the Competition. Please encourage your own students to enter and please pass this
information along to your colleagues and to members of your state science teachers and biology teachers
associations.

Here's the announcement link. Contact Information

What A Year! is a service of the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research
phone: 978-251-1556
fax: 978-251-7683
On the Internet at www.MSMR.org

Harvard Medical School Medscience Program Summer Science Program for High School
Students
Harvard Medical School Medscience Program is offering (3) one week sessions this summer.

We accept 12 students per course and the program incorporates a hands-on, experiential pedagogy using patient
simulators (a life-like mannequin that doctors train on) integrating basic science and clinical judgment under the
guidance of Harvard Medical School faculty mentors. During the one-week intensive course, students use the
simulator as their patient. The students are organized in small groups for interactive case-based sessions including
individual and group feedback. The curriculum is centered around three seminal medical cases (Asthma, Heart
attack and Diabetes) that serve to illustrate the role of basic and clinical biomedical science in modern healthcare.
Students are exposed to concepts from physics, biology, and chemistry, and they are taught - through personal
experience - the principles of teamwork, problem solving, and communication. During the programs, students will
receive a Basic Life Support certification, reflecting their acquisition of a crucial life skill.

OUR SPECIFIC AIMS:

To provide practical scientific knowledge.
To inspire interest in STEM.
To motivate for academic achievement.
To increase self-efficacy.
To make health professions attainable.
To introduce role models.
To practice real-life problem solving.
To bring science to life.
To train the next generation of scientifically literate citizens.
If you have questions or would like an application please contact Julie Joyal, Program Director at
medscience@hms.harvard.edu. Additional information on our web site www.hmsmedscience.com and FB page:
HMS MEDscience.

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Providence, Rhode Island 02903
401-222-8454
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