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SPECIAL Programs FOR TEACHERS and students
New NAtional Programs- EDUCATE TO INNOVATE 
On November 23, President Obama launched a new campaign, "Educate to Innovate," designed to improve the participation and performance of America¹s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The effort builds on the President¹s pledge to use his position to encourage students to study and consider careers in the STEM fields -- upon which America¹s future depends -- and elevate those students from the middle to the top of the pack, worldwide. At the kick-off event, the President announced five public-private partnerships that have committed to helping unleash the power of media, interactive games, hands-on learning, and community volunteers to reach millions of students over the next four years:
· National Lab Day (http://www.nationallabday.org/)
· National STEM Game Design Competitions (http://www.dmlcompetition.net/)
· Discovery Communication¹s ³Be the Future² Campaign (http://science.discovery.com/fansites/be-the-future/be-the-future.html)
· Sesame Street¹s Early STEM Literacy Initiative (http://www.sesameworkshop.org/newsandevents/pressreleases/stemeducation_1 12 2009)
· Time Warner Cable¹s ³Connect a Million Minds² Campaign (http://connectamillionminds.com/)
The President also announced a commitment by leaders such as Sally Ride (the first US woman in space), Craig Barrett (former chairman, Intel), Ursula Burns (CEO, Xerox), Glenn Britt (CEO, Time Warner Cable), and Antonio Perez (CEO, Eastman Kodak), to increase the impact of private sector and philanthropic support for STEM education, and an annual science fair held at the White House, showcasing the student winners of national competitions in such areas as science, technology, and robotics. FOR MORE INFORMATION please go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/issues/education/educate-innovate.
Note: Secretary Duncan and John Holdren, Policy Director for the White House Office of Science and Technology, answered questions about Educate to Innovate online. FOR MORE INFORMATION please go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/taking-your-questions-educate-innovate.
NASA Cassini Scientist for a Day Contest
The Cassini Scientist for a Day contest challenges students to become NASA scientists studying Saturn. Participants examine three target images taken by the Cassini spacecraft and choose the one they think will yield the best scientific results. This choice must then be supported in a 500-word essay. Teaming up is encouraged. Winners will participate in a teleconference with Cassini scientists.
The contest is open to all students in the United States from grades 5-12, working alone or in groups of up to four students. Students from other countries should contact local organizers. The essays will be divided into three groups: grades 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. All submissions must be students' original work. Each student can submit only one entry. Deadline for Fall 2009 submissions is noon Pacific time (3 p.m. EDT) on Sept. 30, 2009 .
For more information, visit http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/scientistforaday
Week of August 17, 2009
Calling All K 12 Science Teachers: Toyota TAPESTRY Program Now Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition United Nations International Youth Day Serves As Kick-Off Site for Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge Publish in the National Gallery of Writing Call for Papers on Teacher Action Research Plan Now for Professional Development in Phoenix Earn a Master's Degree in Chemical and Life Sciences Calling All K 12 Science Teachers: Toyota TAPESTRY Program Now Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program, sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by NSTA, is now accepting entries for the 2009 2010 competition. Now in its 20th year, the program offers grants up to $10,000 to K 12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in their school and/or school district over a one-year period. Fifty large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants totaling $550,000 will be awarded this year. Individual science teachers or a team of up to five teachers can submit proposals in one of three categories: physical science application; environmental science education; and integrating literacy and science. A judging panel convened by the NSTA will select the award-winning projects based on several criteria, including their innovative approach in teaching science and ability to create a stimulating and hands-on learning environment.
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