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March 10, 2023 | Issue 2023-4 |
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Central NM Science Olympiad Teams That Recently Competed at the NM State Science Olympiad!! |
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Division B - Middle School
2nd Place
- Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
- Albuquerque School of Excellence
11th Place
- Albuquerque Area Homeschoolers
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Division C - High School
1st Place
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Albuquerque Academy (...bound for SO Nationals!!!)
4th Place
8th Place
- V. Sue Cleveland High School
9th Place
- Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
11th Place
- Albuquerque Area Homeschoolers
12th Place
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In conjunction with Women's History Month and International Women's Day, NMOST is excited to launch the application for the Sixth Annual Advancing Young Women in STEM Scholarships!
The theme for International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023, is, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, recognizing the contribution that women and girls around the world have made to technology and on-line learning. Given how many of our past scholarship recipients have studied computer science, and the role that technology plays in the pursuit of all of the STEM disciplines, we at NMOST feel that this is a fitting theme for this year's scholarship cycle. It is vitally important that diversity of perspectives and ideas are actively encouraged in the STEM disciplines and the Advancing Young Women in STEM scholarship is one small way we can support an underrepresented group, women, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at this critical moment in history.
Businesses in New Mexico have trouble finding the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talent they need to stay competitive. Women make up more than half the population of New Mexico, yet they are much less likely to earn a STEM degree or pursue a STEM career. New Mexico could dramatically increase its available talent by focusing on strategies for closing this gap. Women remain underrepresented in the STEM professions and there is a need to inspire the next generation of female innovators and leaders. NMOST is committed to advancing and diversifying the STEM field. This scholarship is designed to assist and encourage young women pursuing a STEM career. This year NMOST will be awarding $1000, $750 and $500 scholarships. Please help us spread the word. DOWNLOAD A FLYER HERE.
Conditions
Applicants for the Advancing Young Women in STEM scholarship must:
- Be a young woman (25 or younger) pursuing a STEM education/career
- Be a resident of New Mexico or currently enrolled in a New Mexico college/university
- Be a high school junior or senior applying for college/university in STEM, OR a current undergraduate in STEM
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
* Repeat applications are welcome, but previous awardees are ineligible.
The deadline to submit applications is May 30, 2023.
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Students who are interested in cutting-edge areas of science may really enjoy biotechnology projects and experiments. Combining biology and chemistry, biotechnology involves using biological processes and systems to make or improve products. As a cross-cutting area of science, biotechnology is often related to genetics, medicine, food and agriculture, and environmental science.
Biotechnology Projects for Students
The lists below offer some examples of biotechnology projects students might choose for individual science projects.
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Biotechnology Resources for Educators
Educators can introduce and experiment with biotechnology at all grade levels. Elementary school students can learn about DNA and enzymes. Middle school students can experiment with gene editing and genetic mutation. High school students can explore more advanced biotechnology, like CRISPR technology.
Our Teaching Biotechnology at All Grade Levels collection highlights a continuum of engaging lessons and activities educators can use with students to build and expand a framework of experiential learning in biotechnology.
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Summer Teacher Jobs
at the ABQ BioPark
The NM BioPark Society is now hiring teachers for
summer educator roles at the Albuquerque
BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden.
These positions are hired through RivenRock (a temporary staffing agency), and are funded through the NM BioPark Society. All hired teachers must attend training in May and be available for work from the week of June 5-July 28. Both full and part-time positions are available.
The minimum education and experience requirements are a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in science, education, or a related field, plus one-year full time teaching experience, formal or informal, preferably in the sciences. Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis. All applicants must pass a background check.
The individuals selected as the CAMP BIOPARK TEACHERS will:
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Conduct one or more of 15 different week-long day camps for grades K-1, 2-3, 4-6 or 7-9. See www.cabq.gov for a complete list of classes.
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans and activities for the assigned class
- Promote conservation through experiential learning utilizing the BioPark’s exhibits and grounds
- Maintain a safe learning environment
- Engage each child in an active, inquiry based, child-centered atmosphere
- Supervise volunteers assigned to assist with each Camp BioPark classes
- Communicate effectively with BioPark staff, campers and parents/guardians of campers
- Perform general administrative tasks associated with Camp BioPark
TEACHER Work schedule:
- Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for full-day camps
- 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 12:00-4:30 p.m. for half-day camps
- Not all camps are offered every week
- Camp BioPark runs from June 5-July 28 with clean up time provided the following week
- Paid training and prep time are available May 6-June 5
The individuals selected as the TEEN FACILITATORS will:
- Oversee the BioPark Nature Guides, which are a group of teens (ages 14 -18) along with adult captains who volunteer at learning centers, called Nature Stations.
- Develop and conduct Nature Guide training classes
- Facilitate the daily teaching done by the Nature Guides
- Keep Nature Guides engaged and challenged
- Conduct on-the-job training for new Nature Guides
- Develop and implement new Nature Stations
- Rotate work site weekly between the Zoo, Aquarium and Botanic Garden
- Communicate effectively with BioPark Education staff, volunteers and parent/guardians
- Provide end of summer certificates and letters of appreciation for the closing ceremonies
- Perform general administrative tasks associated with the BioPark Nature Guide Program
TEEN FACILITATORS Work schedule:
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m; up to 40 hours per week
- The Nature Guide program runs from June 7 – Aug 3
- Paid training and prep time are available starting May 7, with training dates for teen orientations on Saturdays in May.
Pay rate for both positions:
- $16 per hour; hours per week varies with assignment.
To apply:
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Send resume to Cheri Vogel, BioPark Education Curator, at cvogel@cabq.gov or 903 Tenth Street SW, 87102.
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Research Opportunities for Science Educators (ROSE 2023)
Are you interested in performing cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art facilities?
Would you like to learn the latest in the development of chemical theories?
Would you like to know more about research opportunities at the University of New Mexico?
UNM has partnered with the NM PED to create a program designed to bring science teachers to UNM for an intensive four-week program working in an existing research group (Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 30). Participants will receive a stipend of $1200.00 per week for four weeks. Housing will be provided on-campus for those that do not have local housing and all participants will receive a UNM parking pass.
To learn more about the individual research opportunities, please see the list of abstracts at our website (https://unmrose.unm.edu). This opportunity will allow you to participate in an active research project that seeks to answer important discipline-specific scientific questions. Prior experience in research is not a requirement to participate in this program.
We have expanded the number of participating faculty from last year, and previous applicants and ROSE Scholars are invited to apply in 2023. We look forward to receiving your application. Please direct questions to unmrose@unm.edu. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 17, 2023. We will begin to notify accepted scholars by March 31, 2023.
Dr. Steve Cabaniss
Professor of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
University of New Mexico
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GL4HS invites science teachers to participate in the GL4HS Program. Teachers learn about NASA and Space Biology research, bioinformatics tools and analysis.
The GL4HS course content and learning objectives are correlated with the California High School Next Gen Science Standards and Science Processes so that they can be implemented in high school classrooms.
Teachers learn bioinformatics and omics analysis content, then use that to produce an educational product (curriculum unit, worksheet, or video) that can be used within their own classrooms and shared with teachers in general.
After participating in the program, teachers are encouraged to join the Education Working Group in order to receive continued support for implementing their omics lesson.
Teachers are provided a stipend to compensate for their time.
Click this link to apply:
More info from their website:
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