http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2011/12/27/10-hot-careers-for-2012-and-beyond/
In the following days, I will be posting several actvities that are great to know about in 2012. Please let me know by email if you hear of local events or programs that support STEM education.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Great Snowflake Images...
I love the images captured by Physics researcher, Kenneth Libbrecht. This USA Today article discusses his ability to capture amazing photographs of snowflakes...and I thought you would like to see them. Here in Idaho, we are ready for some storms. I have some skiers in my house that are tired of man-made snow. Time for Mother Nature to step it up. I feel OK saying that because we are done with our holiday travel and my parents got safely home to Texas today. So bring it on!
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/story/2011-12-18/snowflakes-form/52049686/1
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/story/2011-12-18/snowflakes-form/52049686/1
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Updated: Science Mom Reading List over the break....
My friend Megan invited me to read a new book over the Christmas break, so I thought I would pass the title along to you, as well as a few other books that I am reading or just finished.
After getting a recommendation from a family member, I read and then assigned the book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwaba. It starts out a little slow, but I really enjoyed his story and what he was able to accomplish for his family, his village, and the world. My students really enjoyed the story and made them a little more thoughtful about what they have and how they take their education for granted.
Next on my list is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, which is a story about the journey her cells have taken from 1951 to now...without her knowledge. It will be a lesson on bioethics for me and I plan to assign this book to my Biology 100 students in Spring.
Just finished the book. So interesting!! I have always enjoyed biographies and this book did not disappoint. It was full of biological concepts, so I may not require my nonmajor students to read it, but I totally recommend it for science students and teachers.
Finally, Megan is reading The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. She says it is about the cultural clash between ancient traditions and modern medicine. I believe the setting is China.
With so little free time, I do enjoy reading books and stories that make me think. Enjoy the Christmas break, and find something wonderful to learn about.
After getting a recommendation from a family member, I read and then assigned the book, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwaba. It starts out a little slow, but I really enjoyed his story and what he was able to accomplish for his family, his village, and the world. My students really enjoyed the story and made them a little more thoughtful about what they have and how they take their education for granted.
Next on my list is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, which is a story about the journey her cells have taken from 1951 to now...without her knowledge. It will be a lesson on bioethics for me and I plan to assign this book to my Biology 100 students in Spring.
Just finished the book. So interesting!! I have always enjoyed biographies and this book did not disappoint. It was full of biological concepts, so I may not require my nonmajor students to read it, but I totally recommend it for science students and teachers.
Finally, Megan is reading The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. She says it is about the cultural clash between ancient traditions and modern medicine. I believe the setting is China.
With so little free time, I do enjoy reading books and stories that make me think. Enjoy the Christmas break, and find something wonderful to learn about.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
What an awesome day in Moscow, ID!!
Where do I start? We have had a great time at the University of Idaho at the FIRST Lego League State Competition. About 60 teams from all over Idaho came to share their projects and show off their mad programming and robot design skills. Our boys, the Hotwired and RoboRebel Teams, did great in all categories. The RoboRebels ended the day at 7th overall in the robot competition...so awesome! Hotwired is taking home a First Place Trophy in Research...which is because they learned so much about cross-contamination. They also finished 13th in robot competition...thanks STEVE (Robot name) We are so proud of all the kids who represented not just Mini-Cassia, but Magic Valley. The RoboSpuds from Rupert took home a 2nd place trophy in Innovative Solutions and the Kimberly Bacon Bits got 2nd Place in Overall CHAMPION! WOW!
After the awards ceremony, our Declo teams met with Dr. Ed Galindo, a scientist and awesome science dude here at U of I. We learned about his NASA research, toured his fish-naut lab, and had a great dinner. Thanks Ed! It was great to see you again!
After the awards ceremony, our Declo teams met with Dr. Ed Galindo, a scientist and awesome science dude here at U of I. We learned about his NASA research, toured his fish-naut lab, and had a great dinner. Thanks Ed! It was great to see you again!
Magic Valley Winners
The Burton Christmas Card? Thanks for everything, Carrie!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Outreach and Grant News
As I wrap up my CSI classes for another semester, I wanted to share one of my favorite websites for you to explore over the break. In the last few weeks, I have visited about 8 schools to substitute for math and science classes, and I have used my favorite genetics and cell site several times. Learn.genetics.utah.edu is a great site to cover cells, heredity, DNA, and current examples of all things genetics. I use the virtual labs to introduce students to real labs they will be doing. Whether I am teaching my college students or HS students, we always cover gel electrophoresis, blood typing, and/or DNA extraction and I learn something new each time. The website is very user friendly, and it is sponsored by the University of Utah.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
I also got good news this morning. I wrote a grant this Fall to Target to help fund a field trip to Boise so the students could go to the Discovery Center, and we were chosen to receive the money. I am so excited for our Fourth graders! So keep looking for funding opportunities...there are so many available!
Tomorrow morning my son and I leave for the State Robotics Competition. I will post updates throughout the competition...there are at least 5 Magic Valley teams going...and I am sure we will all have a great time!
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
I also got good news this morning. I wrote a grant this Fall to Target to help fund a field trip to Boise so the students could go to the Discovery Center, and we were chosen to receive the money. I am so excited for our Fourth graders! So keep looking for funding opportunities...there are so many available!
Tomorrow morning my son and I leave for the State Robotics Competition. I will post updates throughout the competition...there are at least 5 Magic Valley teams going...and I am sure we will all have a great time!
Monday, December 12, 2011
INBRE Grant at CSI...Article in Times-News
This article summarizes all the great opportunities that the Biology Department has pursued with the INBRE Grant money. I have been personally so grateful for these funds because the Burley Lab now has most of the same equipment that is available to students on the main campus. For instance, after we make and run our gels through the electrophoresis chambers, we have a new UV light box to see the stained bands. Woohoo!
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Here is a link to the INBRE website, and they talk a little about the outreach that we do at CSI. Because of INBRE funds, we have been able to visit schools throughout Magic Valley and bring science experiences to students of all ages.
http://inbre.uidaho.edu/outreach/idaho_outreach_network/
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Here is a link to the INBRE website, and they talk a little about the outreach that we do at CSI. Because of INBRE funds, we have been able to visit schools throughout Magic Valley and bring science experiences to students of all ages.
http://inbre.uidaho.edu/outreach/idaho_outreach_network/
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Family Science Nights at CSI - TF and Burley
Christmas plus chemistry, EQUALS FUN! You will never think of Christmas the same way after you spend and evening performing holiday themed science projects.
Instructor: Bill Ebener Fee: $20 (1-3 people),
$25 (4-5 people) $30 (6+ people)
Contact: Diane Gause 208-732-6442 dgause@csi.edu
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