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Do you know any high school juniors or senior interested in pursuing a career in public service?  If so, share this opportunity with them! The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 58th annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 7-14, 2020. It provides an opportunity for qualified high school juniors and seniors to deepen their understanding of America’s political processes. Please make sure this opportunity is available to all interested students. Applications are due Friday, October 4, 2019 by 5pm EST.   Learn more about the program at the  2020 United States Senate Youth Program website . Michigan residents - refer to this MDE memo . (Please note that all schools are responsible for the administration of the USSYP Qualifying Exami...

Science teachers have the opportunity to attend an intensive and residential one-week experience that will let them explore world-class research in nuclear astrophysics!  They will get to spend time at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University - a facility used by scientists from all over the world.  What: Physics of Atomic Nuclei program When & Where : July 15-19 at Michigan State University Cost:  FREE More Information:   at  https://www.jinaweb.org/ educational-outreach/physics- atomic-nuclei-pan/ There is also a program for high schools students - information about it is also on the website above.

From MACUL - this opportunity is open to MACUL members: According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics, in 2018 the U.S. is expected to produce only 29% of the required number of graduates to fill the 1.4 million U.S. computer specialty job openings that are forecast. Future jobs outside of computer science are also going to require computational and problem-solving skills that are developed when kids learn to code. That’s why we’re excited to partner with  Wonder Workshop  to bring their  Teach Wonder Professional Learning Program  to MACUL members at a deep discount. (SCECHs are pending.) To take advantage of our program pricing you must first: Fill out the redemption code form, Choose which course, Then register with the code you received. Request your Redemption Code Now    Teach Wonder now offers two 12-hour online courses to support teachers as they integrate coding and robotics skills into everyday teaching and lear...

I am looking for teachers that are willing to participate in a classroom challenge with their students! This challenge is open to all K-12 classrooms and student clubs in participating REMC12E districts. (This is nearly all school districts in Branch and Calhoun county.  Not sure if your district is included?  Email me to ask! Title: Build Model Test Course for New Vehicles Type : Engineering and Programming Challenge Challenge/Problem to Solve : You have been asked to develop a model test course for new vehicles. This course will test the controllability and speed of the vehicles as they move through the course. Challenge Parameters : Challenge is limited to 8-10 teams  Students must create all elements for the challenge  The designed course must contain the following:  An incline and decline of at least 24”  At least 4 turns, 2 each left and right  Tests for the model going slow, medium, and fast speeds  Time Frame : approximately...

Michigan Teachers: Do you know any high school seniors with an interest in science?  Encourage them to apply for the National Youth Science Camp - a summer residential program!   The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) is an honors program for two high achieving high school seniors from each state in the United States and others from around the world. Two high school seniors (eligible for graduation between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 ) from each state will be selected for for this  all-expenses-paid  program . This summer residential program runs from June 14 - July 8, 2017 . The NYSC is one of the nation's premier programs in science education. Since its inception in 1963 as part of West Virginia's Centennial celebration, the residential summer program has offered educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the development of thoughtful scientific leadership. This camp is made possible through the planning and fund-raising ...

The application period for the 2015-2016 school year is open now through April 3, 2015 for teacher interested in participating in the Classroom Champions program.   The year-long program pairs your classroom with an Olympian or Paralympian Athlete Mentor - people who are the best in the world at skills like goal setting, perseverance and how to plan steps towards success. Classroom Champions focuses on schools whose students are in grades K-8. To learn more & apply, go to: http://www.classroomchampions.org/apply