What's New?
(1) The Kentucky Academy of Science Seeks Nominations:
The Kentucky Academy of Science is seeking nominations of individuals for its Outstanding College/University Teacher, Outstanding Early Career College/University Teacher, AND/OR the Distinguished College/University Scientist Awards. See full information about nominations.
(2) Teacher’s Workshop and KY Girls Day Out
The KY Girls STEM Collaborative is offering a Teacher’s Workshop (EILA Credit Approved) on the latest research on gender-biased classroom interactions, with special guest and gender equity expert, Ms. Jo Sanders. The workshop will take place Tuesday, June 16th, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM in University of Kentucky Student Center Building Room 230. Please see the flyer for more information.
In conjunction with this event, we invite middle and high school girls to join us on a GIRLS DAY OUT tour of UK and surrounding facilities, lunch, and additional presentations. Please see flyer for more information.
(3) Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative First Annual Conference
The Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative is holding its first annual conference to bring together educators, industry, girl-serving organizations, and government to explore ways to work together to increase the number of Kentucky girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. We will introduce professionals to practices that increase the likelihood that girls will enroll and succeed in STEM courses and continue into STEM careers. The conference will feature diversity equity expert, Jo Sanders, as well as other prominent female speakers in the area of STEM. The conference is free. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Event Location: Hyatt Regency Lexington
Deadline for registration: Monday, June 1, 2009
Please view flyer for more information.
(4) Master Teacher Supplement Funding
The Appalachian Mathematics and Science Partnership (AMSP) was awarded $600,000 in supplemental funding by the National Science Foundation to support the AMSP Master Teacher Project. Starting in January, 2009 the new project will provide a select group of K-12 mathematics and science teachers with a two-year program of mentored professional and leadership development. Through this training program AMSP aims to create at least twelve highly skilled Master Teachers of mathematics and science to serve as expert resources in high-need school districts within central Appalachia.
More information on the Master Teacher funding can be found here: http://www.uky.edu/P12MathScience/about/news.html
(5) Summer PD Opportunities
The P-12 Math & Science Outreach Unit is once again offering several professional development opportunities this summer.
MATH
One-to-One Math
Rational Numbers Project (RNP)
Fair Share Fraction Fun
MLSN Summer Academy
SCIENCE
CTS and Deconstructing Standards
Formative Assessment
More information on all these workshops is available here: http://www.uky.edu/P12MathScience/summer09_programs.html