Did you know that Friday, March 5th is National Unplug Day? If you are unable to unplug on Friday, be sure to unplug over the weekend and do some self-care. Enjoy a hike or read a book. Do something for yourself. You deserve it!
You also deserve quality science professional learning. ASTA is here for you. Looking to learn more about waves? Join us on March 8th with Bright Beams to learn about waves and wave properties and ideas on how to teach waves to our scholars.
Still need some guidance on the Science and Engineering Practices? Join us on March 15th and March 24th for two free webinars. Don’t forget to register for Science Talk on March 22nd – a conversation about phenomena.
Have you begun planning for summer?
ASTA’s 4th annual symposium on crosscutting concepts will be occurring on
July 12th & 13th VIRTUALLY!
The Stability & Change Science Teacher Symposium is an educational professional development event for K-12 Arizona teachers to increase their understanding of science concepts concerning Stability and Change Crosscutting Concept.
Still interested in attending but need some financial support? ASTA is accepting scholarship applications. To receive a scholarship, please complete the online application by May 20th (https://forms.gle/gqnbgKwEFhCaPsMw8). Scholarships will be given away as funds are available.
Registration for this event will open in April.
Cost: $80 ASTA Member/ $110 Non-ASTA Member
All attendees will receive ~$100 worth of materials.
Don’t forget to join educators from around the state and engage in a generative conversation about science education at your grade level. Topics vary each month. Conversations occur the 4th Monday of each month from 4 – 5 PM. For information visit www.azsta.org
February 4, 2021
Not sure if it is too late to sign up, but as SARSEF (Tucson, AZ) prepares for a virtual 66th annual Regional Science and Engineering Fair, they’re putting out a call for volunteers and judges who can help encourage students from across southern Arizona in their pursuit of science and engineering.
Because this year’s fair will be virtual, you can volunteer your time to support students from your own home or workplace.
Judging will take place on different days by grade level March 1 through 4. Volunteer opportunities are available February 22 through March 6. Time commitments range from a few hours to several days. For more information and to register, visit sarsef.org/virtualvolunteer.
The Noyce Border Scholars Program seeks 13 STEM teachers (grades 6-12) in Southern Arizona to become Noyce Borderlands Master Teacher Fellows. Selected fellows in this National Science Foundation-funded teacher leadership program will earn a STEM Teacher Leadership Certificate and $11,000 per year ($55,000 over five years).
The Noyce Border Scholars Program along the Arizona-Mexico border is a collaboration between the University of Arizona College of Education, University of Arizona Biosphere 2, and Cochise College.
Applications due April 22, 2021
Contact: Program Manager Ali Van Gorp
Will Support STEM Education Along the Border
