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Indiana NEED ProjectDeadline approaching….don’t miss out on this opportunity! Free Materials, Hands-on activities, Substitute reimbursement and FOOD! Please share with others who might be interested in attending.
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The Indiana NEED Project is pleased to announce the spring energy education workshop schedule. These workshops target Indiana teachers in grades 4 – 12. There is NO cost to attend and lunch is provided. Substitute reimbursement forms will be distributed at the conclusion of the workshop. Participating teachers will also receive FREE materials. Enrollment is limited so register early. Workshop details and online registration information can be found at the following links.
Tuesday, April 13- https//regonline.com/inneed-
Scottsburg Location: Jeeves & Company
64 South Main Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170-1839
Wednesday, April 14- https://regonline.com/inneed-
Rensselaer Location: Rico’s Restaurant (behind Wal-Mart)
1400 Saint Gaspar Drive
Rensselaer, IN 47978-7361
Thursday, April 15- https://regonline.com/inneed-
Huntingburg The Huntingburg Event Center
Souders Room
110 East 14th Street
Huntingburg, IN 47542
Questions? Please contact Karen Reagor, Indiana NEED Project, (859) 578-0312 or kreagor@need.org
Creative Design at CAD CampDear Friends of STEM Education:
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I am pleased to announce Creative Design at CAD Camp. Registration is $775 for resident campers and $550 for commuter campers. Scholarships are available for girls, minorities, and underprivileged campers. Please forward the information below to
individuals and organizations who might be interested, whether paying full the registration fee or seeking scholarship assistance.
Thank you,
Karen Horton, University of Maine
2010 Creative Design at CAD Camp
Dates: June 27 – July 2, 2010 for Campers Entering Grades 9-12
Web site: www.umaine.edu/met/cadcamp/
At the University of Maine Creative Design at CAD Camp you’ll have fun while you design your own wall hanging using computer-aided design software! We know you’ll really like the other kids who attend. You’ll get to know your new camp friends on
the ropes courses, on the climbing wall, canoeing, and just hanging out. In the computer-aided design sessions you’ll experience some of the latest professional 3D modeling software. The computer classroom is air-conditioned with up-to-date
computers and “comfy chairs.” You’ll get lots of individual help from our team of CAD faculty professionals and returning campers. You’ll leave with new computer skills and career training - and you’ll have so much fun along the way you\'ll want to
learn more!
Scholarship applications can be downloaded from the web site. Here’s what 2009 campers wrote to our sponsors including the Maine Department of Transportation, Bentley Systems, and the College of Engineering:
In the beginning I didn\'t really sign myself up for this camp, my mom did. I\'m so glad that she did. I had a great time. Meeting all these new people, and designing things I never thought I would be able to do. The whole CAD program was really
interesting and fun. But I have to admit that my favorite thing was the Maine Bound part. I like the outdoors and all the new things I got to try like: the zip line, the ropes course, rock climbing, and all the other group activities. This was an
amazing experience. And I really want to come back next year.
Sincerely,
Katherine
I hope you continue to fund this program, for this training is the first step to many careers. I love the physical activities and the CAD training including the instructors and assistants. The dorms are good and the food too.
Sincerely,
Robert
Contact: Lisa Carter, Maine Bound Coordinator – 5795 Maine Bound Adventure Center, Orono, ME 04469 (207-581-1794)
Email: Lisa.carter@umit.maine.edu2010 National INSPIRE2010 National INSPIRE Summer Academy
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Fast Facts
· Hosted by Purdue University
· P-6 Teacher Teams of 5-7
· July 18-23, 2010
· Stipend and most expenses paid by academy
· Application Deadline March 1, 2010
· Link: https://engineering.purdue.
edu/INSPIRE/News/Features/ 2010NationalINSPIRESummerAcade my
As you may know, each summer INSPIRE, the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning at Purdue University, hosts a one week professional development academy for elementary educators who are interested in learning about innovative methods for integrating engineering learning into their classrooms. The Summer Academy provides participants with the chance to work alongside engineering and engineering education researchers to learn what engineers do and how they solve problems, and what this means for educating young learners.
At the Academy, teachers get intensive hands-on experience with science and mathematics standards-based engineering curricula that are designed to convey the nature and practice of engineering, while fostering the development of skills necessary for success in life. Teachers are encouraged to personalize the engineering lesson plans and are given the opportunity to practice teaching engineering to young students before carrying their new knowledge into their own classrooms.
This year’s INSPIRE National Academy is being conducted at Purdue’s WL campus, July 18-23, 2010 and is open to teacher teams (5-7) from school districts across the nation. It is a great professional development opportunity for all educators who are able to attend. INSPIRE covers nearly all travel costs, and we provide $750 stipends to each participating educator.
There is a March 1st deadline for online team applications to attend the Summer Academy. We would love to have several Indiana teams take part!
For additional information, teachers need to simply download the Call for Academy Applications by clicking on the link below:
https://engineering.purdue.
edu/INSPIRE/News/Features/ 2010NationalINSPIRESummerAcade my
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Lucky Stars
“Count your lucky Stars”
Simulated mission
Let the Challenger Learning Center staff take you to space on
Friday, March 12 from 6:00-9:00
Mission fee is $15 per person
Ages 18 and older
Crew is limited to a maximum of 30 participants
Mission fee includes snacks & non-alcoholic drinks
“Rendezvous With a Comet” mission
In order to reserve your place in space, complete this form & return to Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis, 5125 Decatur Boulevard, Suite A, Indianapolis, 46241 by March 5. Your $15 fee must be included with the registration.
Babysitting will not be available.
Questions? Call us at 856-2167 or email us at cmoriarty@msddecatur.k12.in.us
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