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Oregon Science Educator Update February 4, 2021
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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. In the words of Learning for Justice, " And while we know anti-racist educators teach Black history year-round, we hope these resources will help you consider how you're framing the month this particular year."
Here are some additional resources as you continue to engage diverse voices, contributions, and perspectives in science education this month and beyond:
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2020 - 2021 PAEMST for Grades 7-12 Nominations Open
The PAEMST program is pleased to announce that nominations and applications for the 2020–2021 awards cycle are open.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching.
Teachers may apply directly at www.paemst.org. Or any principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and/or STEM educator who are currently teaching grades 7–12 for the 2020–2021 award year.
The nomination deadline is Monday, March 1, 2021, and the application deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2021, for secondary teachers (grades 7–12).
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What IS Social Justice Teaching in the Science Classroom?
Join NSTA for this special four-part, interactive, virtual miniseries, which is jointly hosted by the Association for Multicultural Science Education (AMSE) and NSTA’s Committee on Multicultural / Equity in Science Education. Scheduled throughout the month of March, this miniseries is your source for resources and strategies for motivating and enhancing the participation of traditionally underrepresented students in science through the lens of equity and social justice.
The one-price registration includes attendance to all four (4) parts of the miniseries. You can opt to attend all four of the 2.5-hour Saturday sessions; drop in on one (or more sessions), or view them as your schedule permits. The last 30 minutes of each session will be a roundtable discussion for participants to ask additional questions and/or share their own experiences and stories.
Registrants will be able to access the recorded program for 90 days after the miniseries ends.
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UOTeach-In on Educational Equity & Anti-Oppressive Pedagogies
Annually the Oregon UOTeach teacher licensure program collaborates with national scholars of educational equity in teaching and learning to provide ongoing professional development on culturally responsive and culturally sustaining pedagogies.
This year’s online events will take place Monday-Friday evening and conclude on Saturday afternoon. The keynote for the 2021 UOTeach-In is Dr. Bettina Love, author of We Want to Do more Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, and co-founder of the Abolitionist Teaching Network. Other speakers and sessions will focus on anti-oppressive pedagogies and anticolonial and Indigenous pedagogy.
UO faculty, UOTeach pre-service teacher candidates, and k-12 teachers are invited to attend the workshops to explore and expand their knowledge of anti-oppressive curriculum and instruction.
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SEES High School Summer Intern Program
NASA, Texas Space Grant Consortium, and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM program for high school students. The program provides selected students with exposure to Earth and space research. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work.
Scientists and Engineers at UT/CSR are conducting NASA supported research on astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science. This summer TSGC and UT/CSR will support a summer intern program where interns will work remotely prior to their on-site internship July 17 – July 31, 2021. Housing, meals, and local transportation will be provided for those selected. A limited number of travel scholarships to Texas are available.
Interns are selected on the basis of their academic records, written application that includes written essay questions, introduction video, letter of recommendation and interest in STEM. The deadline for submitting your application for the summer 2021 internship program is February 22, 2021.
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Picture a Scientist Viewing
This film viewing and discussion will launch the Science Leadership Network (SLN), hosted by the Multnomah ESD in Portland, Oregon. We welcome K-16 science educators, coaches, and TOSAs, from throughout the Northwest.
Once you register, you will receive a viewing link and password on Friday, Feb. 19th. Your viewing link is valid for 72 hours, from 3 pm Friday, Feb. 19 to 3 pm Monday, Feb. 22nd. Prior to the event, you will receive film companion materials (discussion event questions, topic resources, and more).
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National Youth Science Camp
The deadline to submit applications is 6:00 PM EST on February 28, 2021. To be selected, you must be a graduating high school senior in the United States (Two recipients from each state and Washington, D.C.) and students 16-18 years of age in selected other countries (see below). The 2021 NYSCamp will be held from June 28 to July 21, 2021; you must be able to attend the entire program.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 NYSCamp will be an entirely virtual experience which will include world-class lectures, directed studies, and seminars with prestigious and up and coming STEM professionals who are making a difference in their fields of study and changing the world for good.
The camp will also provide significant opportunities for delegates to interact and engage with STEM professionals, camp staph (intentional misspelling to highlight their infections enthusiasm), and other delegates in exciting, fun, and meaningful ways. Even though delegates can’t gather in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia this year, the 2021 Virtual NYSCamp will be an engaging, stimulating, and unforgettable educational experience!
For more information about the program, please visit the NYSCamp's web site at http://www.nyscamp.org. More information about the organization that raises support for NYSCamp, the National Youth Science Foundation, visit http://www.nysf.com
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Tribal History/Shared History - Online Courses
SB 13 Tribal History/Shared History Online Courses
Course Description: The objective of this online professional development course is to: provide an understanding of the Essential Understandings of Native Americans in Oregon.
Attention: Before attempting to access these courses, watch this video on how to correctly set up your iLearn account. Failure to set up your account correctly could significantly delay your access to the courses.
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Climate and Environmental Justice in Education
Phil Bell and Nancy Price are equity-focused learning scientists in the College of Education at the University of Washington who collaborate with educational practitioners and community members to help people learn science and engineering in ways that are consequential to them. They are committed to developing educational approaches that build capacity for ecological caring, multispecies kinship, and community response initiatives centered on justice from anti-racist, anti-colonial, and anti-capitalist perspectives.
They have put out an invitation to follow along in this learning journey of Climate and Environmental Justice in Education Course. They will update this site over time with readings, resources, and products of our shared inquiry. They also invite you to follow along and join in the conversation on Twitter at #UWClimateEd.
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STEM Happier Hour Chats
First and Third Tuesdays, 4:05-4:50 Pacific
Register here for this free series to receive the Zoom link and password that we use every session and join on weeks that work best for you.
There has never been a more important time to find community. These loosely facilitated sessions are spaces for you to laugh with others, learn from others, share your ideas, and get inspiration to keep you going in these challenging times.
Open to every Oregon educator seeking community and connection.
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Please do not hesitate to reach out to Deb Bailey, STEM Education Specialist, Noelle Gorbett, Science Assessment Specialist, or Jamie Rumage, Science Education Specialist, if you have any questions or concerns.
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