The Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay hosts the Yerkes Astrophysics Academy for Young Scientists (YAAYS) summer camp program, where students ages 10-18 explore astronomy and astrophysics concepts. The camp is run by the Cudworth family, including siblings James and Christy who serve as teachers, and engages students in hands-on activities using the observatory's telescopes and laboratories. The free week-long camps aim to inspire the next generation of scientists by giving students an opportunity to learn from university researchers and explore the field of astronomy.
This document provides information about the Seismic Sleuths curriculum, which was developed by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The curriculum contains 6 units for grades 7-12 that focus on earthquakes, including their causes, effects, measurement, building design, and emergency preparedness. It was field tested by teachers and is intended to help students understand earthquakes through hands-on activities while also emphasizing personal and community preparedness.
The document provides an overview of news and events from USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in spring/summer 2014. It highlights Arieh Warshel receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Mellon Foundation investing in digital humanities projects at USC, and Hillary Clinton being honored for her work on immigrant integration. It also summarizes various lectures, including one by psychologist Daphna Oyserman on achieving goals, and events like International GIS Day hosted by the Spatial Sciences Institute.
Theodore John Eischeid has over 30 years of experience in natural resource management, environmental education, and science teaching. He holds an M.S. in Geosciences from Mississippi State University and a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University. Eischeid has worked as a teacher, park ranger, naturalist, and coordinator. He is recognized for his teaching excellence receiving several awards including the 2014 California Casulty Award and being named the 2000-01 Wisconsin State Middle School Teacher of the Year.
This document is a resume for Yu-Chuan Lin, a doctoral candidate in Materials Science and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. It summarizes his education, laboratory skills, research experience, publications, and awards. Lin has over 7 years of experience operating various deposition systems and materials characterization equipment. His research focuses on the epitaxial growth and optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional layered semiconductors and van der Waals heterostructures. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature Materials and ACS Nano.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Dina Drozdov, a PhD candidate in Physics - Astrophysics at Clemson University. It summarizes her education, research interests in supernovae and observational astronomy, teaching experience, observing experience including multiple runs on the Mayall 4-m telescope, publications, presentations, languages, outreach activities, and leadership roles.
A campus-wide teach-in on climate change will take place at Roanoke College on March 12-13. Professors from various departments will dedicate one class period to discussing climate change from their academic perspectives. Some examples of lesson plans include discussing the impact of climate change in Venice, connecting a novel to larger climate issues, and examining evidence of climate change in ancient civilizations. The goal is to promote comprehensive discussion of climate issues among all students and faculty.
This document provides information about the Seismic Sleuths curriculum, which was developed by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The curriculum contains 6 units for grades 7-12 that focus on earthquakes, including their causes, effects, measurement, building design, and emergency preparedness. It was field tested by teachers and is intended to help students understand earthquakes through hands-on activities while also emphasizing personal and community preparedness.
The document provides an overview of news and events from USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in spring/summer 2014. It highlights Arieh Warshel receiving the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Mellon Foundation investing in digital humanities projects at USC, and Hillary Clinton being honored for her work on immigrant integration. It also summarizes various lectures, including one by psychologist Daphna Oyserman on achieving goals, and events like International GIS Day hosted by the Spatial Sciences Institute.
Theodore John Eischeid has over 30 years of experience in natural resource management, environmental education, and science teaching. He holds an M.S. in Geosciences from Mississippi State University and a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University. Eischeid has worked as a teacher, park ranger, naturalist, and coordinator. He is recognized for his teaching excellence receiving several awards including the 2014 California Casulty Award and being named the 2000-01 Wisconsin State Middle School Teacher of the Year.
This document is a resume for Yu-Chuan Lin, a doctoral candidate in Materials Science and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. It summarizes his education, laboratory skills, research experience, publications, and awards. Lin has over 7 years of experience operating various deposition systems and materials characterization equipment. His research focuses on the epitaxial growth and optoelectronic properties of two-dimensional layered semiconductors and van der Waals heterostructures. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature Materials and ACS Nano.
The document is a curriculum vitae for Dina Drozdov, a PhD candidate in Physics - Astrophysics at Clemson University. It summarizes her education, research interests in supernovae and observational astronomy, teaching experience, observing experience including multiple runs on the Mayall 4-m telescope, publications, presentations, languages, outreach activities, and leadership roles.
A campus-wide teach-in on climate change will take place at Roanoke College on March 12-13. Professors from various departments will dedicate one class period to discussing climate change from their academic perspectives. Some examples of lesson plans include discussing the impact of climate change in Venice, connecting a novel to larger climate issues, and examining evidence of climate change in ancient civilizations. The goal is to promote comprehensive discussion of climate issues among all students and faculty.
Manjushree H. L. seeks a career that allows her to utilize her expertise in statistics and data analysis. She has a M.Sc. in Economics and work experience as a Business Analyst performing statistical analysis using SAS and SQL to generate reports from market research data. Her skills include data cleaning, regression modeling, forecasting, and extracting insights to support business decisions.
La persona es estudiante de la ECCI debido a que esta institución ofrece la carrera de Lenguas Modernas en horario nocturno, cuenta con profesores calificados que brindan una educación de calidad a un costo accesible, y las instalaciones y personal administrativo son de buena calidad.
Effective solutions for recording student work and peer feedback: the use of ...Kirsten Thompson
Archive copy of a session I delivered at ALT-C 2012 in September 2012.
Abstract::
Today we are confronted with the reality of having to do more with less; as learners invest more heavily in their education and future, they both expect and rightly deserve innovation in the delivery of an exceptional student experience, yet educators are faced with the challenge of achieving this with reduced resources. The implementation of new technologies can be seen as a means to realising this challenge but, ‘simply capitalizing on new technology, however, is not enough; the new models must use these tools and services to engage students on a deeper level’ (Horizon Report, 2012) and these technological interventions also need to be efficient and sustainable.
During this interactive hybrid session we will present the background, approach and findings from a JISC funded project that explored the use of technologies to capture audio, video, handwritten notes and drawings. These technologies, specifically Adobe Connect and LiveScribe smart pens, were used to record student presentations and peer-feedback, on an accredited teaching development programme. These technologies were piloted to:
Establish more efficient and sustainable methods of capturing presentations and providing students with recordings of their work.
Improve student presentation skills.
Encourage deeper reflection to enhance student learning.
So far the feedback from learners and teaching staff has been very positive; we have however, identified some technical and policy challenges, which are leading us to explore alternatives, which will also be covered in the session.
The technologies will be demonstrated by the presenters, therefore parts of the session will be recorded; participants will have the opportunity to experiment with the smart pens and reflect upon the wider application of Adobe Connect, LiveScribe pens and similar technologies.
There will also be a structured discussion around the challenges of implementing Adobe Connect and the LiveScribe pens followed by recommendations on implementation.
The indicative timings for the session are as follows:
0-20mins Presentation and demonstration
20-40mins Practical workshop activity involving use of the technology
40-60mins Discussion and summary
This session will be of interest to conference participants who are keen to explore effective solutions to capture lectures, improve student presentation skills, enhance synchronous peer feedback processes and deepen student reflection, supported through the innovative use of sustainable technological interventions. Due to the participatory nature of this session and the availability of hardware, spaces are limited to 30 participants.
Nos hemos centrado en describir las distintas partes y explicando para que sirve cada una de ellas. Suponemos que eres un principiante en eso de la “informática” por ello intentaremos utilizar lenguaje lo mas claro y simple posible. Si encuentras cualquier errata o explicación confusa, por ejemplo sobre el funcionamiento de cualquier parte de la computadora, os ruego que nos dejes un comentario o correo electrónico, para resolver la duda para todos.
The document contains contact information and a summary of Samuel Odell's objective, employment history, education, and skills. His objective is to have a career in film and television as a producer, director, and actor. His employment history includes positions as an aquatics staff member at a summer camp, photographer at the Philadelphia Zoo, and intern for Wondros reading scripts and scouting locations. He earned a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University with training at Shakespeare's Globe in London and in New York City. His skills include advanced German language proficiency, computer skills, communication skills from his acting background, and Microsoft Office programs.
The Internet of Things: Connecting the FutureSunil Jagani
Sunil Jagani, President and CTO of AllianceTek, believes "loT Technology is not not just a concept, it's a highly advanced virtual tool that has the potential to change the world by making objects smart, so that they connect and communication with each other as well as us and and pass information that is needed."
1) Bhuvan sees the cricket match challenge as an opportunity to bring happiness to his village and plans strategically to win.
2) He dreams not for himself but for his village and does not put his self-interest before others, gaining their support.
3) Bhuvan remains determined in the face of opposition and gives examples to help the team understand cricket, making a beginning with small victories to motivate the team.
SSVB Bhavya Bachat Store is the best FMCG Retail chain in its class, with FMCG Retail stores in Navsari, Bilimora, Bardoli, Chikhli, Gandevi, Dharampur
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, passed away in 2015. He was a scientist and aerospace engineer who played a key role in India's space program and nuclear tests. As President from 2002-2007, he was known as the "People's President." Prior to his political career, Kalam made significant contributions to projects involving satellite launch vehicles, missiles, and other defense technologies in his roles at ISRO and DRDO. He authored several books and was admired for motivating students.
The document discusses key aspects of project definition and management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to meet unique goals. Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. The document outlines important elements that should be considered in properly defining the scope, objectives, resources, timeline and governance of a project to set it up for success. It emphasizes that the project definition serves as the definitive mandate and should be revisited if circumstances change.
La fuente de Trevi tiene su origen en el siglo I a.C. como parte de un acueducto romano. En el siglo XVIII, el papa Clemente XII ordenó renovar la fuente con un diseño barroco más triunfal. El arquitecto Nicola Salvi diseñó la fuente actual de 20 metros de ancho y 26 de altura, representando al dios Océano rodeado de figuras y caballos marinos. Una leyenda dice que arrojar una moneda a la fuente asegura el regreso a Roma. La fuente
The document summarizes the key points from an international workshop organized by WUSME on waste to energy. It provides an overview of the workshop agenda with presentations on waste management issues and solutions, case studies from different countries, and technologies for converting waste to energy. The workshop aimed to discuss turning waste from a problem into a resource and promote the role of SMEs in sustainable waste management and clean energy generation.
SJSU graduate student Paul Clerkin presented findings from his research at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, including the discovery of potentially six new shark species, such as small catsharks and lantern sharks. Clerkin collected over 380 specimens from 2,400 sharks caught off the coast of Madagascar, taking detailed measurements and samples to analyze the sharks' diets, parasites, and reproduction patterns in order to identify new species and provide more data on shark conservation. The new discoveries could help protect rare and unknown shark species that face impacts from commercial fishing but have been largely undocumented.
Jiageng Liu, a rising senior at Suzhou High School - SIP in Zhengzhou, China, participated in the Summer Science Program (SSP) in New Mexico over 39 days this summer. During the program, he operated a telescope to take images of a near-earth asteroid and wrote software to precisely measure its position and calculate its orbit. Liu joined 35 other top science students from around the U.S. and world at the program, which allows gifted teenagers to conduct college-level research, such as imaging and measuring asteroids. The program is run by several universities and colleges and provides an educational experience that challenges the most academically gifted students.
A Review Of Astronomy Education ResearchAllison Koehn
This document summarizes and categorizes research in astronomy education. It discusses early reports from the 1970s that reviewed studies on astronomy education. Most of these early studies focused on describing astronomy education or measuring effectiveness rather than deeply probing student understanding. The document also summarizes more recent research that examines students' conceptual understanding of topics like the shape of the Earth, lunar phases, and seasons. This research aims to systematically analyze issues like student preconceptions. The field of astronomy education research has grown significantly in recent decades and aims to better understand student thinking in order to improve instruction.
However important improved public understanding of science might be, it is only part of the picture of how society reacts to new developments in science and technology, especially when controversy breaks out. Extensive research supports strong roles for values, beliefs and trust, arguably stronger factors in many cases than the role of science literacy by itself.
This document discusses the relevance of science education based on surveys of US and international students. It presents data on students' interests in and attitudes toward science collected from approximately 850 9th grade US students and other international surveys. It also compares the US National Science Education Standards and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence frameworks. The document advocates making science more relevant to students by incorporating more learner-driven and process-based approaches rather than only content-driven "final form science". It raises questions about how to increase student engagement in science education.
The document is a newsletter from the Dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma providing updates on events and accomplishments in the college over the past year. It discusses two major conferences held - the National Council for Geographic Education annual meeting in Oklahoma City and a U.S.-China Symposium on Mesoscale Meteorology in Norman. It also highlights research projects in the departments of geography and meteorology, new faculty members, and award-winning students and faculty. The Dean wishes recipients a happy holiday season and invites them to visit the university to see the progress being made.
Richard P. Wilds has over 35 years of experience in astronomy research and education. He has published numerous articles in professional publications on topics related to solar system mapping and galaxies. He has also written histories of prominent astronomers. Wilds has taught astronomy, history, mathematics and other subjects at the university and secondary levels. Additionally, he has led public outreach efforts including star parties and educational presentations. Wilds seeks opportunities to share his expertise in astronomy research, education, and public outreach.
The approach of the Philippines in teaching Ocean Literacy is not the same as its ASEAN counterpart. It is surprising why the Philippines is an archipelagic country has no Ocean University
Students in a class at BYU-Idaho were given $50 each to create prototypes addressing health issues in developing countries. Their prototypes included an improved cooking stove made from aluminum cans that reduces smoke inhalation, and a simple septic system made from common household items that could improve sanitation. The projects showed that small investments can significantly improve lives and that students can make a difference through service.
Manjushree H. L. seeks a career that allows her to utilize her expertise in statistics and data analysis. She has a M.Sc. in Economics and work experience as a Business Analyst performing statistical analysis using SAS and SQL to generate reports from market research data. Her skills include data cleaning, regression modeling, forecasting, and extracting insights to support business decisions.
La persona es estudiante de la ECCI debido a que esta institución ofrece la carrera de Lenguas Modernas en horario nocturno, cuenta con profesores calificados que brindan una educación de calidad a un costo accesible, y las instalaciones y personal administrativo son de buena calidad.
Effective solutions for recording student work and peer feedback: the use of ...Kirsten Thompson
Archive copy of a session I delivered at ALT-C 2012 in September 2012.
Abstract::
Today we are confronted with the reality of having to do more with less; as learners invest more heavily in their education and future, they both expect and rightly deserve innovation in the delivery of an exceptional student experience, yet educators are faced with the challenge of achieving this with reduced resources. The implementation of new technologies can be seen as a means to realising this challenge but, ‘simply capitalizing on new technology, however, is not enough; the new models must use these tools and services to engage students on a deeper level’ (Horizon Report, 2012) and these technological interventions also need to be efficient and sustainable.
During this interactive hybrid session we will present the background, approach and findings from a JISC funded project that explored the use of technologies to capture audio, video, handwritten notes and drawings. These technologies, specifically Adobe Connect and LiveScribe smart pens, were used to record student presentations and peer-feedback, on an accredited teaching development programme. These technologies were piloted to:
Establish more efficient and sustainable methods of capturing presentations and providing students with recordings of their work.
Improve student presentation skills.
Encourage deeper reflection to enhance student learning.
So far the feedback from learners and teaching staff has been very positive; we have however, identified some technical and policy challenges, which are leading us to explore alternatives, which will also be covered in the session.
The technologies will be demonstrated by the presenters, therefore parts of the session will be recorded; participants will have the opportunity to experiment with the smart pens and reflect upon the wider application of Adobe Connect, LiveScribe pens and similar technologies.
There will also be a structured discussion around the challenges of implementing Adobe Connect and the LiveScribe pens followed by recommendations on implementation.
The indicative timings for the session are as follows:
0-20mins Presentation and demonstration
20-40mins Practical workshop activity involving use of the technology
40-60mins Discussion and summary
This session will be of interest to conference participants who are keen to explore effective solutions to capture lectures, improve student presentation skills, enhance synchronous peer feedback processes and deepen student reflection, supported through the innovative use of sustainable technological interventions. Due to the participatory nature of this session and the availability of hardware, spaces are limited to 30 participants.
Nos hemos centrado en describir las distintas partes y explicando para que sirve cada una de ellas. Suponemos que eres un principiante en eso de la “informática” por ello intentaremos utilizar lenguaje lo mas claro y simple posible. Si encuentras cualquier errata o explicación confusa, por ejemplo sobre el funcionamiento de cualquier parte de la computadora, os ruego que nos dejes un comentario o correo electrónico, para resolver la duda para todos.
The document contains contact information and a summary of Samuel Odell's objective, employment history, education, and skills. His objective is to have a career in film and television as a producer, director, and actor. His employment history includes positions as an aquatics staff member at a summer camp, photographer at the Philadelphia Zoo, and intern for Wondros reading scripts and scouting locations. He earned a BFA in Acting from Syracuse University with training at Shakespeare's Globe in London and in New York City. His skills include advanced German language proficiency, computer skills, communication skills from his acting background, and Microsoft Office programs.
The Internet of Things: Connecting the FutureSunil Jagani
Sunil Jagani, President and CTO of AllianceTek, believes "loT Technology is not not just a concept, it's a highly advanced virtual tool that has the potential to change the world by making objects smart, so that they connect and communication with each other as well as us and and pass information that is needed."
1) Bhuvan sees the cricket match challenge as an opportunity to bring happiness to his village and plans strategically to win.
2) He dreams not for himself but for his village and does not put his self-interest before others, gaining their support.
3) Bhuvan remains determined in the face of opposition and gives examples to help the team understand cricket, making a beginning with small victories to motivate the team.
SSVB Bhavya Bachat Store is the best FMCG Retail chain in its class, with FMCG Retail stores in Navsari, Bilimora, Bardoli, Chikhli, Gandevi, Dharampur
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, passed away in 2015. He was a scientist and aerospace engineer who played a key role in India's space program and nuclear tests. As President from 2002-2007, he was known as the "People's President." Prior to his political career, Kalam made significant contributions to projects involving satellite launch vehicles, missiles, and other defense technologies in his roles at ISRO and DRDO. He authored several books and was admired for motivating students.
The document discusses key aspects of project definition and management. It defines a project as a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end, undertaken to meet unique goals. Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling resources to achieve specific goals. The document outlines important elements that should be considered in properly defining the scope, objectives, resources, timeline and governance of a project to set it up for success. It emphasizes that the project definition serves as the definitive mandate and should be revisited if circumstances change.
La fuente de Trevi tiene su origen en el siglo I a.C. como parte de un acueducto romano. En el siglo XVIII, el papa Clemente XII ordenó renovar la fuente con un diseño barroco más triunfal. El arquitecto Nicola Salvi diseñó la fuente actual de 20 metros de ancho y 26 de altura, representando al dios Océano rodeado de figuras y caballos marinos. Una leyenda dice que arrojar una moneda a la fuente asegura el regreso a Roma. La fuente
The document summarizes the key points from an international workshop organized by WUSME on waste to energy. It provides an overview of the workshop agenda with presentations on waste management issues and solutions, case studies from different countries, and technologies for converting waste to energy. The workshop aimed to discuss turning waste from a problem into a resource and promote the role of SMEs in sustainable waste management and clean energy generation.
SJSU graduate student Paul Clerkin presented findings from his research at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, including the discovery of potentially six new shark species, such as small catsharks and lantern sharks. Clerkin collected over 380 specimens from 2,400 sharks caught off the coast of Madagascar, taking detailed measurements and samples to analyze the sharks' diets, parasites, and reproduction patterns in order to identify new species and provide more data on shark conservation. The new discoveries could help protect rare and unknown shark species that face impacts from commercial fishing but have been largely undocumented.
Jiageng Liu, a rising senior at Suzhou High School - SIP in Zhengzhou, China, participated in the Summer Science Program (SSP) in New Mexico over 39 days this summer. During the program, he operated a telescope to take images of a near-earth asteroid and wrote software to precisely measure its position and calculate its orbit. Liu joined 35 other top science students from around the U.S. and world at the program, which allows gifted teenagers to conduct college-level research, such as imaging and measuring asteroids. The program is run by several universities and colleges and provides an educational experience that challenges the most academically gifted students.
A Review Of Astronomy Education ResearchAllison Koehn
This document summarizes and categorizes research in astronomy education. It discusses early reports from the 1970s that reviewed studies on astronomy education. Most of these early studies focused on describing astronomy education or measuring effectiveness rather than deeply probing student understanding. The document also summarizes more recent research that examines students' conceptual understanding of topics like the shape of the Earth, lunar phases, and seasons. This research aims to systematically analyze issues like student preconceptions. The field of astronomy education research has grown significantly in recent decades and aims to better understand student thinking in order to improve instruction.
However important improved public understanding of science might be, it is only part of the picture of how society reacts to new developments in science and technology, especially when controversy breaks out. Extensive research supports strong roles for values, beliefs and trust, arguably stronger factors in many cases than the role of science literacy by itself.
This document discusses the relevance of science education based on surveys of US and international students. It presents data on students' interests in and attitudes toward science collected from approximately 850 9th grade US students and other international surveys. It also compares the US National Science Education Standards and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence frameworks. The document advocates making science more relevant to students by incorporating more learner-driven and process-based approaches rather than only content-driven "final form science". It raises questions about how to increase student engagement in science education.
The document is a newsletter from the Dean of the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma providing updates on events and accomplishments in the college over the past year. It discusses two major conferences held - the National Council for Geographic Education annual meeting in Oklahoma City and a U.S.-China Symposium on Mesoscale Meteorology in Norman. It also highlights research projects in the departments of geography and meteorology, new faculty members, and award-winning students and faculty. The Dean wishes recipients a happy holiday season and invites them to visit the university to see the progress being made.
Richard P. Wilds has over 35 years of experience in astronomy research and education. He has published numerous articles in professional publications on topics related to solar system mapping and galaxies. He has also written histories of prominent astronomers. Wilds has taught astronomy, history, mathematics and other subjects at the university and secondary levels. Additionally, he has led public outreach efforts including star parties and educational presentations. Wilds seeks opportunities to share his expertise in astronomy research, education, and public outreach.
The approach of the Philippines in teaching Ocean Literacy is not the same as its ASEAN counterpart. It is surprising why the Philippines is an archipelagic country has no Ocean University
Students in a class at BYU-Idaho were given $50 each to create prototypes addressing health issues in developing countries. Their prototypes included an improved cooking stove made from aluminum cans that reduces smoke inhalation, and a simple septic system made from common household items that could improve sanitation. The projects showed that small investments can significantly improve lives and that students can make a difference through service.
Two teachers from Hockinson Middle School, Kim Abegglen and Anna-Melissa Lyons, were selected to participate in NASA's Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program aboard the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). They conducted two 10-hour missions on the modified Boeing 747, viewing Jupiter and its moons. The teachers gained valuable experience in astronomy and were able to share what they learned with their students.
The document discusses a program called "Growing Tall Poppies" developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne in partnership with Santa Maria College, a girls' school. The program aims to increase the number of girls studying physics in secondary school and continuing into Years 11 and 12. A longitudinal study found that the program significantly increased both the number of girls choosing Year 11 physics and retaining into Year 12 physics. The program is focused on engaging students with current research projects in an authentic science environment. It promotes science learning through relevance, cross-disciplinary links, and involvement in real research with scientists.
This is a 2024 NASA Calendar . This has information such as Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields is the first woman and first African American to lead
the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, which is one of the nation’s eight uniformed
services. Fields began her career at NOAA as a cartographer in 1972, only two years
after the agency formed. Less than a year later, the NOAA Corps began accepting
women into its commissioned officer ranks, and she became the first African American
woman to join. Fields became a rear admiral and director of both NOAA Corps
and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations in 1999. She is the first woman
to become a NOAA Corps rear admiral. Fields retired in late 2003. Photo credit:
NOAA/Military Officer Association of America and Dr. Eric Cornell is a co-principal investigator on NASA’s Cold Atom Lab and
a fellow at JILA, a joint institute between the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. His research
focuses on ultracold atoms and on precision metrology (the scientific study
of measurement) in the service of fundamental physics. Along with Dr. Carl
Wieman and Dr. Wolfgang Ketterle, he was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for
the first experimental realization of a Bose-Einstein condensate—a fifth state of
matter first predicted in 1917. Today, the techniques that Cornell helped develop
for cooling atoms to ultracold temperatures are used in laboratories around the
world and on the International Space Station by the Cold Atom Lab. Photo credit:
University of Colorado Boulder
Join us as we discuss two challenging topics in the elementary and middle school curriculum - day and night and seasons from both science and literacy perspectives.
We'll review scientific principles, examine common misconceptions and formative assessment strategies, and discuss how to approach these topics by integrating science and literacy. We'll share resources from Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, the National Science Digital Libraries' Middle School Portal, and other high-quality content providers.
The document discusses recent changes and planned improvements to the science program and facilities at Shady Side Academy. It describes how the science department has shifted to an inquiry-based approach with more collaborative, hands-on learning. This involves students doing experiments and presenting their findings. Planned facility upgrades at all three campuses aim to better support this approach with updated labs and equipment to allow students to learn like scientists. Donations will fund renovations to middle school labs over the summer and plans are in place to renovate junior school labs in 2015.
The Universe: A Module in Science and Technology for Grade 5 Pupilscryster
The document provides information about a module on the universe for grade 5 pupils. It includes the mission, vision and goals of the college of education. It discusses the big bang theory, big crunch theory, steady state theory and nebular theory as possible explanations for the origin of the universe. It also covers topics about the solar system including the sun, planets, asteroids and other celestial bodies. The module is intended to help pupils gain knowledge about the universe and solar system through interactive lessons and activities.
Galaxy Forum Waimea 2013 - Phil Merrell - Galaxy 21st Century EducationILOAHawaii
This document summarizes an event about advancing 21st century education related to galaxies. It provides details about:
1) An event on November 19th in Waimea, Hawaii hosted by the International Lunar Observatory Association to discuss galaxy education, exploration, and enterprise.
2) Information presented included an overview of the Milky Way galaxy, research on the galactic center, and the importance of galaxy awareness for education and space agencies.
3) Resources for galaxy education included universities, non-profits, and observatories focused on inspiring the public and training future leaders in galaxy science.
STEM Journey II: Ocean Discovery~Great White Sharks to Deep Ocean Exploration Jennifer Maclachlan
Join us for STEM Journey II on Cape Cod as we explore Great White Sharks to Deep Ocean Exploration during our STEM Ocean Discovery. This free family friendly event features two keynote speakers, an interactive Cape Cod Science Cafe for K-6 students, a STEM Resource Fair and career talks by local area professionals employed on Cape Cod in the science, technology,engineering and math fields.
- The speaker gives a commencement speech to graduates of Community College of Philadelphia.
- He discusses his and his family's experiences with community colleges, noting they provided affordable education opportunities.
- The speaker outlines the important role that community colleges play in the U.S. education system and workforce, citing statistics on enrollment and degrees awarded. He notes community colleges deserve more recognition.
- The speaker then discusses his career at NASA, the important work NASA is doing, and opportunities that may be available to graduates in fields like STEM. He encourages graduates to follow their passions and seek mentors to help guide their careers.
Andrew Kirk is a science educator with over 15 years of experience teaching science courses at the high school level. He currently serves as the 11th Grade Team Leader and science instructor at The Ross Upper School in East Hampton, NY, where he coordinates interdisciplinary projects across several subjects. Prior to his current role, Kirk taught science courses in South Carolina and developed new science curricula. He holds advanced degrees in evolutionary biology, geoscience, and education.
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1. The Beacon also at www.readthebeacon.com July 18, 2014 — 5
Yerkes summer program hosts future scientists
By Jim McClure
For generations, going back a centu-
ry or more, children of elementary and
high school age have flocked to the
shores of Geneva Lake to enjoy fresh air,
sun and stars.
During these past few weeks, a well-
traveled group of Midwest children have
done more than frolic beneath the sun
and stars…they’ve explored them.
These happy campers ranging in age
from fifth graders to high school seniors
wearing blue University of Chicago
backpacks have come by the several
dozen in three successive weeks to the
very place pictured on those back-
packs…the Yerkes Observatory in
Williams Bay.
The kids shouting “Yay!” at this eru-
dite type of summer fun are in fact living
YAAYS – an acronym for the 2014
Yerkes Astrophysics Academy for
Young Scientists. Yerkes Observatory
Summer Camps are part of a broadly
focused education outreach that empow-
ers the camper-scientists to focus on the
building blocks of astrophysics that are
key to understanding not only where
something is in the universe but what it
is in the first place.
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math are combined in the acronym
STEM, and it’s the core part of the pro-
gram headed by award-winning educa-
tor Vivian Hoette, the Yerkes Director of
Education and Outreach.
Every afternoon since late June and
through July 18 the historic facility has
been a house with all the children home,
and they study everything under the sun,
including what’s on it.
Outside the classrooms and multiple
large telescopes beneath the landmark
Yerkes domes, 17-year-old James
Cudworth of Williams Bay takes groups
a half-dozen at a time and gives campers
their first look at the sun beaming like a
laser through the cottony lakefront
clouds over the lakeshore to the science
and education center.
In a small solar observatory
Cudworth adjusts the viewing device as
he instructs: “If you look at the edge of
the sun you might be able to see some
prominences.”
In Yerkes-speak, where 2 + 2 often
equals the E=MC Squared of former vis-
itor Albert Einstein, what the home-
schooled Cudworth is referring to is the
features of the sun’s surface.
A 17-year old as senior teacher?
It’s nothing unusual at YAAYS as the
9th to 12th graders participate in the
Mentors Program for students who want
to share their STEM and astronomy
knowledge with others.
It’s all in the family for the
Cudworths. While James is out back
teaching things solar, his father,
Professor Emeritus Kyle Cudworth, is
high above in the main observatory
dome showing half the day’s campers
the business end of Yerkes’ world-
famous 40 inch refracting telescope, the
largest of its kind. Then there’s 15-year-
old Christy Cudworth, who is in one of
the main floor classrooms introducing
the other half of the group in astronomy.
“Okay, what does this formation
look like to you…do you know it’s
name?” the bright and energetic teen
asks children with the authority and
poise of a tenured professor in a wood
paneled Edwardian-era classroom that
would be as fitting for Professor Indiana
Jones as it was for visitors by the name
of Hubble and Sagan over the years at
Yerkes.
“I like their enthusiasm most of all”
says Christy of her new batch of pupils.
Christy, in her official capacity as this
summer’s camp coordinator, thought as
big as the sky and took things a bit fur-
ther when YAAYS moved from a first
week of technical emphasis to a final
two weeks of astronomy.
“I’ve titled it ‘Exploration of the
Universe,’ and in our opening session
this week I let the campers know that
they are all explorers,” she explained.
The campers come from all over
southeastern Wisconsin, northern Illi-
nois and the Chicago suburbs., from
Milwaukee to Delavan and from
Elkhorn to Naperville.
The junior Cudworths are exception-
al young scientists-in-the-making to be
sure, but there is plenty of adult expert
input as well. Middle school students
have the chance to work with engineers,
scientists and educators in building
hands-on projects and programming
software to taste.
Among the volunteer educators sup-
plementing the University of Chicago
on-site engineers, astronomers and
astrophysicists, is Maggie Corp from
Joliet, Ill. Corp started right in with a
cluster of students in the foyer of the
observatory to explain via computer dis-
play just how big the sun is.
What better analogy for young
campers than marbles?
“Imagine if you had a million mar-
bles and put them inside a huge plastic
globe?” Corp says. “That’s how many
Earths would fit inside the sun!”
It’s not often spoken by kids curious
enough to come to such a place, but
“Wow!” seems to be in the minds, if not
on the tongues, of the young scientists as
they spend their week doing everything
from experimenting with electronics and
instrumentation to participating in star
parties and using the tools and tech-
niques of astronomy.
There must be something in it for the
adults as well. Some of the volunteers and
Yerkes employees in their early 20’s who
are taking part in this year’s YAAYS
series reveal that they grew up in the busi-
ness of science, as their father or mother
worked, or still work, at the observatory
and practically their whole life has been
Take Your Child to Work Day.
“I’ve raised all my children here,”
says Observatory Director Al Harper, as
he emerges from an office crammed
with files and charts and scientific arti-
facts, with the slight twinkle in the eye
of a father pleased to have three dozen
new children adding echoes to the many
learned voices that have bounced off the
ornately designed walls and ceiling of
the main hallway.
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Professor emeritus, and former Yerkes Observatory Director, Kyle Cudworth, lowers the 40-inch refractor telescope so that students in the Yerkes
Astrophysics Academy for Young Scientists can get a look at the end not usually seen by astronomers. Built in the 1890s, the 40-inch is the largest refracting
telescope in the world. Most telescopes built in the 20th and 21st centuries are reflectors. (Beacon photo)
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Summer camp students gather on the south steps of Yerkes Observatory for
a discussion about things astronomical and astrophysical. ( Beacon photh)
Christy (left) and James Cudworth are on the teaching staff of this years
Yerkes Astrophysics Academy for Young Scientists. ( Beacon photo)
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By Chuck Quirmbach
A deadly shooting in Milwaukee has
pushed the statewide gun homicide total
for the year to 54.
Milwaukee police say 26-year-old
Richard Conn was shot on July 5 and
later died at the hospital. Police say the
circumstances surrounding the incident
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Sarita Taylor, president of the
Parklawn Residents Council, said she’s
tired of the gun violence plaguing the
nation.
“I have got to the point that I don’t
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“Every day you see so-and-so got shot
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Gun violence affected Taylor’s
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Taylor said that politicians and
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age 13 and younger. The present curfew
is 10:30.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said
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Parents in Milwaukee have also said
they’d have difficulty getting their kids
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Many shooters in Milwaukee have
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For Kyle, the head of the home-
schooled Cudsworth clan, YAAYS is not
only a family affair but a learning
process so successful that it has outlived
its original funding. “The National
Science Foundation gave us a grant for
the first three years,” says Professor
Cudworth, an astronomer and astro-
physicist who once served as observato-
ry director at Yerkes. “And it worked out
so well that we’ve kept it going for two
more years.”
As for his two scholarly children
turned mentors and teachers themselves,
Christy and James Cudworth are headed
to college in the fall. In five years
YAAYS expanded their world, and their
universe, to the point that, for them and
their young charges, the education of a
lifetime began well before adulthood.
For more information on next sum-
mer’s YAAYS programs E-mail
yaays@yerkes.uchicago.edu or Phone
Vivian Hoette at 245-5555 ext. 815.
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