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2004 RT NEWS - October 8, 2004

In this issue:

- RT Program News

- Deadlines

- Resources

- Opportunities

++++RT PROGRAM NEWS++++

- The Explorations in Biomedicine Professional Development Fellowship applications are now available on the APS website. Explorations in Biomedicine provides professional development opportunities for middle/high school science teachers and tribal college faculty who teach Native American students on or near Indian Reservations. This is the last year of Explorations funding for the summer research program. So, if a colleague is interested, he/she should apply this year! Because the number of applications from Montana have dwindled over the years, we are opening this year's program up to applicants across the US. Please pass along this information and the URL. http://www.the-aps.org/education/expl/research.htm

- Thanks for getting your 1-pagers in. It's interesting to see the changes and growth from the first time you put it down on paper way back in July.

- I'm still collecting digital pictures from the Forum. When you have a second, please email a couple of your favorites my way (kkelly@the-aps.org)..

- APS offices are closed on Monday, October 11th for Columbus Day.

++++DEADLINES++++

- November 3 (optional): IUPS Abstracts due (talk to your Research Host)

- December 12: Final version of your lab/activity due

- December 28: Assignment #4 due

++++RESOURCES++++

- NASA's Space Research web site is a rich resource of news and educational materials about biological and physical science research. The main address is http://spaceresearch.nasa.gov . They publish a quarterly newsletter called "Space Research" which is available on line at http://spaceresearch.nasa.gov/general_info/spaceresearchnews.html . The last edition introduces readers to scientists who are going on missions to the Space Station as well as research geared to helping humans survive on Mars. You can also sign up for daily email news flashes.

- The Computers for Learning program places government surplus computers in classrooms. Schools and educational nonprofit organizations can register at the CFL website to get matched with available computer equipment. The program allows federal agencies and private sector entities to transfer unneeded computers and related equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, while giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. http://www.computers.fed.gov/Public/home.asp

++++OPPORTUNITIES++++

- The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four U.S. jurisdictions. Teachers of grades 7-12 will be eligible for the Presidential Awards in 2005. Go to the Program Information page http://www.paemst.org/Program.cfm to download the 2005 nomination and application forms.

- The National Gardening Association has partnered with Juliana, manufacturers of hobby greenhouses to create the "Room to Grow" Juliana Greenhouse Award. Schools and community organizations across the U.S. with established youth gardens are invited to apply. Applicants must involve at least 15 youngsters between the ages of 3 and 18 in gardening in 2005. Proposed projects should actively engage youngsters in a greenhouse environment, establish clear teaching and learning goals, and demonstrate need. Prizes range from a large Professional Horticultural Greenhouse (retail value $2,495) to NGA's Guide to School Greenhouses. Application deadline: December 31, 2004.

http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp#greenhouse

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Have a great weekend,

Kathleen

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Kathleen H. Kelly

K-12 Programs Coordinator

American Physiological Society

9650 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20814-3991

T: 301 634 7231 F: 301 634 7098

E: kkelly@the-aps.org

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