O-Steam

04/05/2024

Can't attend the National STEM Festival in D.C. check out the Virtual Field trips- they LOOK awesome!
https://www.nationalstemfestival.com/2024-agenda-virtual
STEM Learning Ecosystems

Explore the full agenda of the 2024 National STEM Festival, co-presented by the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR in Washington, DC. From April 11-13, join us to celebrate exceptional student achievements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

04/05/2024

04/05/2024

So of all these dedicated volunteers. It is amazing!
is reassuring STEM Learning Ecosystems

04/05/2024

Words cannot express how humbled and excited for this opportunity to be Readers Digest's America's Favorite Teacher. I MADE IT IN THE TOP 20!!!!
Now onto round 2 which ends on April 11th at 7pm PDT. I need to be in the top 15 to move forward. I know with YOUR help YOU can make that happen for me and our community and help build a stronger STEM/STEAM community! I love the work I do with -STEAM. I have an amazing group of visionaries that help drive our mission. Teaching is my passion- one I've been doing for over 46 years. WOW- I just WOWed myself!!
So PLEASE don't let me down- you get a FREE vote every 24 hours!
america's fav teacher O-Steam and the The Ozarks Maker Faire STEM Learning Ecosystems

04/04/2024

Happy birthday to Mary Colter - 1869
During her career with the Fred Harvey Company, the American architect designed several landmark buildings for the National Park Service at the Grand Canyon. Since Colter drew much of her inspiration from the landscape, projects like the Hermits Rest and Desert View Watchtower compliment the area surrounding them.

03/27/2024

An Exciting Opportunity for High School Teachers to Review
Data Science Curricula!

The Harvard University Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) has been funded by the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) to develop online resources on LabXchange for students and educators focused on connecting data science to biology and environmental science. In collaboration with LabXchange, TIES is recruiting teachers to pilot curriculum materials (assets) which were developed during the first two years of this effort by LabXchange and a group of co-development teachers.

The curricula that have been developed apply data science to pressing real-world challenges in biotechnology and climate change while also highlighting stories of scientists, including Department of Defense researchers, who use data science in their careers. The student curricula developed through this project will authentically engage learners at the intersection of life sciences, statistics, and computer science, building skills in computational thinking and data literacy through interactive virtual learning experiences.

The Asset Trial Cohort will include high school teachers with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, environmental science, statistics, or other relevant subject areas. This cohort will work with the existing Co-Development Teacher Cohort to test the newly developed learning assets and educator resources.

STIPEND: $75 for each asset and educator resource pairing reviewed
Time Commitment: 3 hours/review
Deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Interested In Learning More? Contact:

Paul Schwein (LabXchange) [email protected]; (954)-560-6163
Sheri Homany (TIES) [email protected]; (440) 759-3476

Interested In Learning More? Contact:

Paul Schwein (LabXchange) [email protected]; (954)-560-6163
Sheri Homany (TIES) [email protected]; (440) 759-3476

03/26/2024

Thank you for your support. Last night I was ranked 5th-THANKS to all of you who voted. Now on to day 2…:
https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/debbie-wilson

03/26/2024

03/26/2024

WOW!

This Week in Science: 17 - 23 March 🧪
A new leading cause of illness, black hole mimicry, autoimmune 'switch' discovered, first ever measurements taken of Dirac electrons, and plenty more!

--- Article links 🔗 ---
Neurological disease: https://bit.ly/4cwbftC
Black hole mimicry: https://bit.ly/4cokV9v
Autoimmune switch: https://bit.ly/4cr1KM5
Dirac electrons: https://bit.ly/4cmQG2y
Migration study: https://bit.ly/4cwbpkI
Cellulose digestion: https://bit.ly/4crHCJV

03/25/2024

LINK: https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/debbie-wilson
Greetings Friends,
I have been nominated for Reader’s Digest’s America’s Favorite Teacher compensation. This is a voting competition that lasts through 9 rounds, starting March 25th.

So it’s up to y’all to help me reach the Finals- May 24-30.
You can, through donations, choose multiple votes per day if you wish to contribute to this contest. The company that is doing this for Reader’s Digest is a nonprofit organization and the donations go to help with the awards for this contest-
One excellent educator will appear in Reader's Digest, win a trip to Hawaii, and take home $25,000.
If awarded this America’s Favorite Teacher contest- my plan for the $25,000 is to help fuel potential dreams- 1) Fund a regional Middle School Drone Competition; 2) Fund a regional STEAM Festival; 3) Purchase material & equipment to present at area rural school STEAM nights
I have helped several other people/groups (e.g. Breast Cancer Awareness, Wonders of Wildlife- BEST US Aquarium/Museum, etc.) through daily voting contest like this and occasionally donated for additional votes. I’ve been an educator (K-12), Higher Ed. Adjunct instructor, Teacher Trainer, substitute, Keynote Speaker/Conference Presenter, and Nonprofit Education Founder to promote STEM/STEAM for over 46 years- I feel this support is my way of giving back to support our future workforce and showing students, Dreams can come True!
THANK YOU for supporting me! Please bookmark this link to vote, Vote Daily, and share it with YOUR friends on your social media accounts.
The first round of voting ends on April 4th!
LINK: https://americasfavteacher.org/2024/debbie-wilson

03/24/2024

Here's an amazing opportunity for women ...
Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
Celebrating pioneering women committed to advancing technology for a better society.
Please share with others. 3 winners at $250K!! I have no other info so check the link!!



Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature
Celebrating pioneering women committed to advancing technology for a better society.



Applications now open until May 31st, 2024, 23:59 (UTC)



Who is it for?
Early to mid-career women researchers working in academia, at a research institution, or an affiliated university spinout are invited to apply.
Why Apply?
Winning this award unlocks a substantial prize and creates avenues to accelerate your research, elevating your professional journey to new heights.
What you'll receive
$250,000 prize. Every recipient of this award will be granted a significant prize to advance their research endeavors. Additionally, your work will be showcased on Nature.com, amplifying its impact and fostering collaborations on a global scale.



https://natureawards.submittable.com/submit/a803c576-3ba2-4bf3-9049-7aff02ae264e/sony-women-in-technology-award-with-nature

A new award program designed by Sony and Nature to recognise and reward exceptional talent, achievement, and impact. The programme recognizes and celebrates the remarkable women spearheading advancements in technology, driving positive change for society and the planet. By spotlighting their achieve...