Science education

Learning Blade Releases NEW Introduction to Coding Course

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Blade announces the release of "Introduction to Coding" to help teachers provide students with an introduction to computers, text-based computer programming, and computer science careers.

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  • CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Blade announces the release of "Introduction to Coding" to help teachers provide students with an introduction to computers, text-based computer programming, and computer science careers.
  • The Introduction to Coding is a 5-week coding course providing 7th and 8th-grade students with 20+ hours of robust coding experience that includes both online and offline activities.
  • This course was created at the request of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and with input from the state's computer science team.
  • "Having the Learning Blade tool in schools, students are exposed to the world of CS courses, CS opportunities, and CS career paths, and that is getting more students interested in CS jobs such as coding.

IRIS Wins 'Educators Pick Best of STEM 2021' Award for Earth Science

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) was recently named a winner in the 'Educators Pick Best of STEM 2021' Awards in the Earth Science category.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) was recently named a winner in the 'Educators Pick Best of STEM 2021' Awards in the Earth Science category.
  • One educator judge said, "The IRIS Consortium offers comprehensive resources for Earth Science students from middle school all the way through University.
  • All of this year's award winners are featured on the Educators Pick Best of STEM, Catapult X, and NSTA websites.
  • They will additionally be featured in the January 2022 issues of NSTA's Science and Children, Science Scope, and The Science Teacher.

Application Period Open for the 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The call for applications for the 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards is now open for STEM educators nationwide.

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  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The call for applications for the 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards is now open for STEM educators nationwide.
  • Now in its 19th year, this annual awards program from Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) will recognize seven educators for their innovative use of data-collection technology in the classroom.
  • "STEM educators are continuously finding new and exciting ways to engage students using data-collection technology," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology.
  • For more information aboutthe 2022 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards, visit www.vernier.com/about-us/grants .

Innovative EdTech Solutions Chosen as Winners of 'Educators Pick Best of STEM(TM) 2021' Awards

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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All of this year's award winners are featured on the Educators Pick Best of STEM, Catapult X, and NSTA websites.

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  • All of this year's award winners are featured on the Educators Pick Best of STEM, Catapult X, and NSTA websites.
  • To learn more about Educators Pick Best of STEM and the 2021 winners and finalists, visit http://www.bestofstemawards.com .
  • Long catapults brand, product, and sales growth through alignment of data and strategy, using progressive research techniques and customer discovery.
  • Long publishes national surveys on STEM education and STEM marketing infographics to guide edtech marketers across the globe.

California Water Service Launches Eighth Annual Classroom Conservation Competition

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water), in partnership with the California Association of Science Educators (CASE) and DoGoodery, has launched the eighth annual Cal Water H2O Challenge.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Water Service (Cal Water), in partnership with the California Association of Science Educators (CASE) and DoGoodery, has launched the eighth annual Cal Water H2O Challenge.
  • The free, project-based competition invites fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade classrooms in Cal Water service areas to develop and implement solutions for local water issues.
  • Like last year, due to the hurdles of distance learning and the need for an equitable, fair competition, this years Classroom Challenge focuses on designing solutions to care for water.
  • Introduced in last years expansion, the eighth annual Classroom Challenge includes Teacher Ambassadors.

Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy Preparing for Sixth Year of Providing Mentoring Support to Middle Level Educators

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy .

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  • Applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy .
  • The Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy program provides a platform for educators to work directly with scientists, engineers and technologists to gain a better understanding of what they do every day, said Stephanie Fitzsimmons, PhD, manager, corporate citizenship, Northrop Grumman.
  • For more information about the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy or to learn how to apply, visit the Academy website .
  • Northrop Grumman and the Northrop Grumman Foundation are dedicated to expanding and enhancing sustainable science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education opportunities for students globally.

Applications Open for the 2021-2022 NSTA Awards Program

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is now accepting applications for its 2021-2022 Awards Program.

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  • The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) is now accepting applications for its 2021-2022 Awards Program.
  • NSTA Awards honor K12 teachers, principals, professors, and other education professionals for their outstanding work and achievement in science and STEM education.
  • Applications for the Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award are due December 17.
  • For more information about the NSTA Awards Program or to apply or nominate someone for an award, visit https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program .

Call for Submissions: The 2021-2022 Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Shell Oil Company and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and are calling for submissions for the Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award.

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  • Shell Oil Company and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) and are calling for submissions for the Shell Science Teaching Award and the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award.
  • Created for K12 classroom science teachers in urban settings, the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award is designed to help strengthen quality science teaching and enhance teacher content knowledge.
  • Shell is proud to honor distinguished science leaders with the Shell Science Teaching Award, one of the most coveted science educator awards, said Dr. Frazier Wilson, Director, Workforce Development Diversity Outreach, Shell Oil Company.
  • For more information about The Shell Science Teaching Award or the Shell Urban Science Educators Development Award, visit https://www.nsta.org/awards-and-recognition-program#tab .

Attention Science Educators: Registration Now Open for the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021
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The fifth annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge is now accepting applications for the 2021-2023 program.

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  • The fifth annual Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge is now accepting applications for the 2021-2023 program.
  • Science teachers inspire future science leaders, said Dr. Frazier Wilson, Vice President, Shell Oil Company Foundation and Director, Workforce Development Diversity Outreach, Shell Oil Company.
  • The elementary and middle-level regional winners will each receive a school science lab makeover support package valued at $10,000 and high school level regional winners will receive a school science lab makeover support package valued at $15,000.
  • For more information about the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge or to apply, visit https://www.nsta.org/shell-science-lab-regional-challenge .

Educators Pick Best of STEM™ 2021 Now Open for Nominations

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Winners will be announced October 14, 2021 and will be featured on the Best of STEM and Catapult X's websites, as well as NSTA's website.

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  • Winners will be announced October 14, 2021 and will be featured on the Best of STEM and Catapult X's websites, as well as NSTA's website.
  • The Educators Pick Best of STEM 2021 is also currently accepting applications for judges.
  • STEM educators who are interested in judging the 2021 awards should contact Annie Galvin Teich at [email protected] before September 23, 2021.
  • Long publishes national surveys on STEM education and STEM marketing infographics to guide edtech marketers across the globe.