October 2010, Education & Outreach Newsletter
New Bioenergy course for incoming students at UW
Highlighted resources
Grants and Awards
Job Opportunity
Upcoming Events and Professional Development Opportunities
New Bioenergy course for incoming students at UW
Article: Freshman Bioenergy Course offered for first time at University of Wisconsin
Follow the full course as it develops!
The Fermentation Challenge inquiry activity has been updated with enzyme recommendations, lab tips, and data samples. This is the next step after completing Fermentation In A Bag.
The Energy Statistics page on the GLBRC website has been updated with information relevant to biofuels.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Youth and Youth Educator. Two grant opportunities for $400 and $2,000 maximum. Proposals are due by 4:30pm, Friday, January 14, 2011.
Vernier Awards:
- NABT Ecology/Environmental Science Teaching Award Given to a high school teacher who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative approach teach ecology/environmental science. $1,000 cash, travel expenses to NABT, and $500 Vernier equipment awarded. Deadling March 15, 2011.
- Vernier NSTA/Technology Awards, all teaching levels, $3000 in total awards.
UW-Stevens Point is hiring a School Energy Specialist for the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program. Position No. 11-25AS17 Download this PDF for details.
Upcoming Events and Professional Development Opportunities
Other events: For details on the events below, please visit our website calendar.
October 29—NSTA, National Science Teacher Association Regional Conference, Kansas City, MO
November 11—NSTA, National Science Teacher Association Regional Conference, Baltimore, MD
March 17-19, 2011 — WSST, Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Annual Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI
We encourage you to visit our website at least once a month to look for new materials we have posted. http://www.glbrc.org/education/
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