Chapters and Associated Groups E-Packet
December 2008
Table of Contents
Happenings
Dates Set for the 2009 National Congress on Science Education
The 2009 National Congress on Science Education (NCSE) will take place in Miami, Florida , July 15–18, 2009. Complete program, hotel, and registration information will be available in the latter part of March. If you have any questions please feel free to contact NSTA Chapter Relations at chapters@nsta.org or 800-722-NSTA (6782), ext. 364, or 703-312-9364.
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2009 Chapters and Associated Groups Dates to Remember
Ken Rosenbaum, NSTA Chapter Consultant, has compiled a list of important CAGs dates to remember for 2009 (PDF). Please review the dates.
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Chapters and Associated Groups Events at NSTA's National Conference in New Orleans
Friday, March 20, 2009
Dorothy K. Culbert Breakfast
7:00–8:30 a.m.
New Orleans Marriott , St. Charles Room
(Ticket Required (M-2); Advance: $35, On-site: $40
Dr. Wendell G. Mohling Chapters and Associated Groups Reception
3:30–5:00 p.m.
new Orleans Marriott, La Galerie 6
By Invitation Only
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Starting an NSTA Student Chapter: Faculty and Student Perspectives
9:30–10:30 a.m.
New Orleans Marriott, Jackson Room
Check your mailbox for all the latest information about this year’s upcoming convention in the NSTA Advance Program Guide or visit www.nsta.org/conferences.
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NSTA Position Statements
NSTA welcomes the opportunity to expand the use and visibility of its position statements as they support the improvement of science education at all levels. To view updates to the position statements, please click here (PDF). We welcome your feedback on all NSTA position statements. Feel free to contact Cindy Workosky if you have any questions or comments at cworkosky@nsta.org or via phone at 703-312-9248.
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Services
NSTA Student Chapter Program Chartered More Than 100 Chapters
NSTA is committed to helping science teachers at all levels grow, learn, and connect. Join the more than 100 student chapters and help your preservice teachers make the transition to confident and effective in-service science teachers by starting an NSTA student chapter at your college or university. For more information, download the Student Chapter Brochure (PDF) or e-mail chapters@nsta.org.
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Chapters and Associated Groups List Server Provides Tips for Success
We very much value and encourage information sharing among the chapters and groups. That’s why we started the NSTA Chapters and Associated Groups List Server. If you received this e-packet, then you are a subscriber. Simply post a message to cag@nsta.org.
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Deadlines
NSTA All-Electronic Ballot for the 2009 Elections of Board and Council
The e-ballot for NSTA’s annual election of its Board and Council is scheduled to hit your e-mails December 29. Click here (PDF) for a list of offices to be filled. If you have any questions or concerns, send them to nominations@nsta.org.
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NSTA 2009 Call for Papers
Science and Children is seeking manuscripts for the 2009 issues. To submit your manuscript on subjects such as Habitats and Literacy, submit your manuscript electronically at mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nsta. For further information on deadlines and specifics, click here (PDF).
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NSTA 2009 Session Proposals
If you have a dynamic idea for a session at NSTA’s upcoming conferences on Science Education, please feel free to submit your proposal to our conference department. This flyer (PDF) lists deadline dates and contact information for submissions.
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NSTA’s Programs and Products
NSTA Learning Center
The NSTA Learning Center has many events coming-up in the month’s ahead. Included in our information is a schedule of upcoming Web Seminars and Symposia at our National Conference in New Orleans. Click here (PDF) for a hand-out on the NSTA Learning Center products and offerings. Finally, a new Short Course on Force and Motion begins in February; more information is included in this communiqué. We trust you will find the information useful as you plan your professional development tract for the New Year. For more details and to register, visit the NSTA Learning Center.
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NSTA’s SciLinks®
SciLinks® helps science educators harness the vast resources of the internet by connecting key textbook subjects to NSTA-approved web pages that enrich student learning both inside and outside the science classroom. Visit www.scilinks.org to access real-time information and new content on a host of science topics.
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NSTA's SciGuides™ and SciPacks
We continue to add to our offering of SciGuides™ and SciPacks. SciGuides™ are adding new guides on nutrition and the food supply and resources and human impact. The SciPack group will soon release a food science SciPack and one on cell structure. These instructional and national standards–based online learning experiences are designed to further enhance the depth of topics for educators seeking to better their knowledge in certain subject areas. Go to the NSTA Learning Center to watch for these guides.
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