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March 31, 2023 | Issue 2023-5 |
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CONGRATULATIONS to All Our Student
Researchers Who Participated in the
2023 Central NM STEM Research Challenge!
Students who won Top-of-Category awards, Grand Awards, and qualified to move on to the NM State Science & Engineering Fair were recognized at the Grand Awards Event on Sunday, March 26th at the UNM Student Union Ballroom.
Click on the buttons below our ISEF Finalists list to download PDF copies of the Top-of-Category, Junior Division Grand Awards, and Special Awards lists.
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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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Introduction to Physics with Phones –
Webinar April 4 at 7pm
Read more and join the meeting here:
Before joining the webinar please install the PhyPhox App on your device.
You do not have to be a physics teacher to attend.
June 26-30 Virtual Workshop Physics With Phones
Offered by LLNL Teacher Research Academy
It’s free and you can earn a stipend too
Stipends and Support
Sandia Labs will support NM science teachers who participate
$1000 stipends for participation in the week-long summer workshop.
Sandia scientists available to help with implementation during
the 2023-2024 school year...Get details at the April 4 Intro webinar
Questions?
NMSTA Director of Programs
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Students in grades 5–12 are eligible to participate in Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS), a free, weeklong summer STEM camp hosted at U.S. Army research centers. Educators serving as GEMS Resource Teachers can earn a stipend.
Don't Wait! Applications Close Soon!
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TEACHERS!!
Check out this webinar about CHATGPT brought to you by the NM SuperComputing Challenge!!
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Summer Teacher Jobs
at the ABQ BioPark
NM BioPark Society is hiring teachers for summer educator roles at the Albuquerque BioPark’s Zoo, Aquarium & 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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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.
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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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