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Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Announces 2024 Grand-Prize Winners

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Montag, Mai 20, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the grand-prize winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge .

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the grand-prize winners in the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge .
  • To enter the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge, K–12 science teachers located in select school districts near Shell USA Inc. assets were asked to describe their school’s current laboratory resources, explain why laboratory upgrade support is needed, and detail their approach to science education instruction using their school’s current lab facilities.
  • As a STEM/Discovery Lab teacher, Cristina Eilers bases her lessons on the standard Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
  • Her philosophy of teaching science is that students retain more science information by experiencing the TEKS hands on.

NSTA and National Teacher Organizations Release Joint Position Statement on Data Science

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Mittwoch, Mai 15, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the American Statistical Association (ASA), released a joint position statement today calling for data science to be introduced and taught across the curriculum in K–12 schools to help all learners develop data literacy, knowledge, and skills.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), in collaboration with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the American Statistical Association (ASA), released a joint position statement today calling for data science to be introduced and taught across the curriculum in K–12 schools to help all learners develop data literacy, knowledge, and skills.
  • Across disciplines, data science offers a common approach: framing the problem, generating questions, planning solutions, collecting data, analysis, visualization, and communication.
  • Asking a compelling question that necessitates data to answer it is at the heart of data science.
  • Data science educators must develop and practice ethical uses of data.

NSTA Announce 2024 Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award Winners

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association today announced the recipients of the annual Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association today announced the recipients of the annual Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award.
  • The awardees (listed below) were formally recognized for their achievement during an award ceremony at the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Denver.
  • Created for K–12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, the Shell Urban Science Educator Development Award is designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.
  • They exemplify the Shell Urban Science Educator Development Awards.”
    Each of the teachers received $1,800 for expenses to attend NSTA’s National Conference on Science Education in Denver, which took place March 20–23.

National Finalists, Regional Finalists, and State Winners Named in the 22nd Annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition

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Montag, Mai 13, 2024
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eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 22nd annual competition.

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  • eCYBERMISSION announced the State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists for its 22nd annual competition.
  • eCYBERMISSION challenges sixth- to ninth-grade students to form teams and select a community problem to investigate with science or solve with engineering.
  • “For many students, eCYBERMISSION represents their first exploration into the world of STEM,” said AEOP Cooperative Agreement Manager, Christina Weber.
  • For a full list of State Winners, Regional Finalists, and National Finalists, visit www.ecybermission.com/winners .

Louisiana High School Science Teacher Receives 2024 Shell Science Teaching Award

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association announced today that Lacey Hoosier, a science teacher at Buckeye High School in Deville, Louisiana, has received the 2024 Shell Science Teaching Award.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association announced today that Lacey Hoosier, a science teacher at Buckeye High School in Deville, Louisiana, has received the 2024 Shell Science Teaching Award.
  • During an award ceremony at the NSTA National Conference in Denver in March, Hoosier was formally recognized for her achievement.
  • Lacey Hoosier is that teacher/leader.”
    Hoosier received the Shell Science Teaching Award for her positive impact on her students and school through exemplary classroom science teaching.
  • Mary Lynn Hess, a science teacher at Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School in Sanford, Florida, and Kristin Slota, a science teacher at Afton Elementary School in Yardley, Pennsylvania, received expenses to attend NSTA’s National Conference in Denver, and were also recognized for their achievements at the award ceremony that took place during the conference.

Eight Student Teams Named National Winners of 32nd Annual ExploraVision Competition

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024
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Toshiba and NSTA today announce eight national winners of the 32nd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition, the world’s largest K-12 science competition.

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  • Toshiba and NSTA today announce eight national winners of the 32nd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition, the world’s largest K-12 science competition.
  • The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition is designed to inspire students to develop the skills emphasized in the Next Generation Science Standards, including problem-solving, critical-thinking and collaboration skills.
  • The eight national winning teams are comprised of a first-place winner and second-place winner from four groups based on grade level.
  • Follow ExploraVision on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ToshibaAmerica or join the ExploraVision Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ToshibaAmerica .

Top U.S. STEM Students Win Scholarships and Awards at the 62nd Annual National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
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Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), the premier showcase for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research by high school students, is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the 62nd National JSHS competition.

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  • Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), the premier showcase for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) research by high school students, is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the 62nd National JSHS competition.
  • JSHS is sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and administered by the National Science Teaching Association.
  • The top five students from each region were invited to compete at the National JSHS event as national finalists.
  • In total, the National JSHS event awarded $192,000 in scholarships and $10,800 in cash awards to the national winners.

Regional Winners of 32nd Annual ExploraVision Competition Announced by Toshiba, National Science Teaching Association

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
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Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced today the regional winners of the 32nd annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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  • Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced today the regional winners of the 32nd annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • This year’s regional winners’ projects include innovative ideas ranging from technology drones that help reduce the carbon footprint to technologies that ensure safety in emergency situations.
  • In the next phase of the competition, the 24 regional winners will advance to the national level.
  • All first- and second-place national winners will be formally recognized for their creativity and accomplishments at an ExploraVision awards ceremony in mid-June.

National Science Teaching Association Names 2024 Recipients of Its Awards Program

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Montag, März 18, 2024
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the recipients of its 2024 NSTA Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the recipients of its 2024 NSTA Awards program, which honors K–12 teachers, principals, professors, and other science education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science education.
  • “I look forward to attending the NSTA Awards ceremony each year,” said NSTA President Julie A. Luft.
  • This year, we will recognize exceptional science teachers and an extraordinary student.
  • Each day they work to ensure we have a diverse, talented, and knowledgeable citizenry and workforce that successfully navigates the 21st century.

NSTA Reveals List of the Best STEM Books for K-12 Students

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Mittwoch, November 29, 2023
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its seventh annual list of “ Best STEM Books K-12 .” This list—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC)—provides recommendations about the best trade books with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced its seventh annual list of “ Best STEM Books K-12 .” This list—selected by volunteer educators and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC)—provides recommendations about the best trade books with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) content available for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • “This year’s selection of STEM books includes engaging stories and beautiful illustrations that are bound to spark students’ imaginations and keep the pages turning,” said Erika Shugart, Ph.D., CEO and Executive Director of NSTA.
  • The panel based their decision on their extensive knowledge and looked for the very best STEM books that they believed would inspire K-12 students.
  • The Best K-12 Books is a joint venture between NSTA and the CBC.