There are 82 programs found.
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| ACE Mentor Program Career Directions for Students in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering |
The ACE Mentor Program serves high school youth who are exploring careers in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.The mentors are professionals from leading design and construction firms who volunteer their time and energy. The program is designed to engage, inform, and challenge youth. New York Chapters include Long Island, New York City, Utica, Buffalo, Capital District, Syracuse and Binghamton |
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| Adventures of Josie True |
The Adventures of Josie True is a web-based historical adventure game for girls. The hero of the game is Josie True, a girl who becomes involved in intrigue across time and space as she tries to find her inventor-turned-teacher Ms. Trombone. She time travels with one of Ms. Trombone's inventions,the Intellicat. Over 11 cool science, math, and technology games in this internet adventure for girls.
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| American Museum of Natural History - After School Program 2009 |
Topics range from the exploration of uncharted regions of space to the microscopic world of DNA, from the evolution of dinosaurs to the study of world cultures. Students interested in many branches of science including biodiversity, earth science, anthropology, genetics and astronomy will find something to explore. Sessions are six weeks long. Students (9th-12th grade) going to school within the five boroughs of New York City are eligible. |
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| American Museum of Natural History - Summer Camps 2009 |
Each camp session includes hands-on investigations, behind-the-scenes tours, and visits with Museum scientists. Topics range from Robotics to Frogs, from Fossils and DNA to Extreme Mammals. Sessions begin June 22, 2009. |
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| American Museum of Natural History Courses, Institutes and Evenings for Educators |
The American Museum of Natural History offers an extensive program of professional development in a variety of formats that provide educators at all levels with opportunities to deepen their content knowledge and address national and local performance standards in the natural and social sciences through interactions with scientists and educators and use of AMNH research, exhibitions, and print and online resources. |
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| American Museum of Natural History Ology |
OLogy means "the study of". And here on the American Museum of Natural History's OLogy Web site, you can study and explore many cool OLogies like archaeology, astronomy, biodiversity, genetics, marine biology, paleontology, and physical science. OLogy is designed as a place for kids to explore, ask questions, get answers, meet OLogists, play games, and see what other kids are interested in. |
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| American Museum of Natural History Resources for Learning |
Resources for Learning was developed by the American Museum of Natural History to make their extensive collection of scientific and educational materials more readily available to anyone who is interested in teaching and learning about science. This includes educators, parents, kids, after-school coordinators, and informal learning center staff. There are 1140 resources to choose from right now!
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| American Museum of Natural History Saltz Expedition Center Internship Program |
The Saltz Expedition Center Internship Program is based on the Museum's Saltz Expedition Centers--interactive centers that bring to life the scientific concepts of the Museum's Halls. Key to the success of these Centers is a corps of talented and engaging interns who encourage visitors to "think like scientists."
Working with the Saltz Expedition Centers is a great opportunity for high school students to meet Museum scientists, explore scientific content, learn valuable skills for working with and teaching learners of all ages, and have an impact on the experiences of thousands of Museum visitors.
Summer 2009 application deadline has been extended to April 20, 2009. |
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| American Museum of Natural History's Science Explorations |
Scholastic in partnership with the American Museum of Natural History has created Science Explorations to promote science literacy among students in grades 3 through 10. It supports curriculum standards and teaches skills like observation, finding and predicting patterns, classification, and inference. Topics include Squamates, learning about the world?s biodiversity, bugs, space, ocean habitat and mammals that can fly! |
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| American Society of Heating,Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Region 1 |
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Membership is open to any person associated with the field including indoor air quality, building design and operation, and environmental control for food processing and industry. |
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| American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
Founded in 1880, ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. |
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| Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
ACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading edge publications, conferences, and career resources. |
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| Bank Street School Upper Camp - Adventures in Science and V.C.T. Tech |
Bank Street Adventures in Science (ages 8-10) is a collaborative program with the New York Hall of Science (NYHS). Campers and counselors work twice a week with educators from the NYHS on exciting projects meant to stimulate the imagination and generate scientific curiousity about the world around us.
V.C.T. Tech (ages 10-13) explores technology in the following venues: video and digital camera work, computer imaging and editing, and theatrical use of technology. |
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| Bronx High School of Science League for Environmental and Animal Protection (L.E.A.P) Ecology Club 2009 |
Gain hands-on experience in environmental leadership. Join The League for Environmental and Animal Protection, the Club that saved Earth Day! |
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| Bronx Zoo Professional Development Programs for Educators |
Let the Bronx Zoo Education Department give you the keys to the animal kingdom through programs that help you discover the natural world and get involved in its protection. |
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| Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) Summer Camp (Heart of Brooklyn Cultural Partnership) |
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program is sponsored by Heart of Brooklyn, a partnership among six of Brooklyn's cultural institutions. The program offers campers 7 to 12 years old hands-on experiences: projects, games, and educator-led tours that weave connections between art, world culture, history, nature and science. |
Summer Camps |
- 08/03/2009 to 08/14/2009
- 07/20/2009 to 07/31/2009
- 07/06/2009 to 07/17/2009
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| Camp Tevah for Science & Nature: Ages 8-11 |
Tevah's unique program opens our campers' minds and stimulates their thinking through exciting bi-weekly trips, hands-on science exploration, programs in our interactive nature center, and much more. The small camp setting provides a comfortable environment for building knowledge, friendships and self-esteem. Campers feel challenged by the variety of recreational and "hands-on" learning opportunities while interacting with the great outdoors. The combination of days spent in a traditional camp setting with Tevah's trips to various sites are sure to broaden your child's horizons. The overnight at the end of the session highlights six weeks your child will surely remember.
For more information call 212.415.5573 |
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| Career Explorations - Summer Internships for High School Students |
As a Career Explorations (CE) intern you’ll experience either a four-week or five-week work assignment at a firm in the Boston or New York City area. You’ll work closely with a carefully-selected career mentor - and the rest of the team at your workplace – to learn about your chosen field.
Whether you’re interested in business, fashion, finance, healthcare, journalism, law, media, not-for-profit, photography, real estate, veterinary medicine or just about any other field, an internship can help you figure out what career you might want to pursue and what to study in high school or college.
Beyond your internship, you’ll enjoy the excitement of a world class city. Your evenings and weekends will be packed with real New York and Boston experiences, including theater, concerts, museums, sporting events, shopping and more. Even with all these activities, you’ll still have plenty of time to explore the city with your CE friends. |
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| Center for Children and Technology (CCT) |
Center for Children and Technology (CCT) is a New York-based non-profit organization that studies the roles that technology can play in supporting teaching and learning. CCT investigates ways that technology can make a difference in children's classrooms, schools, and communities through a number of basic, applied, formative, and summative research projects. |
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| Champions Science Adventures Summer Day Camps |
Science Adventures Summer Day Camps engage your child in exciting and educational hands-on science programs. The day camp format allows the child to participate in involved, multi-day projects such as constructing robots, building and launching model rockets, and engineering an electric race car. |
Summer Camps |
- 07/06/2009 to 07/10/2009
- 07/13/2009 to 07/17/2009
- 08/03/2009 to 08/07/2009
- 08/10/2009 to 08/14/2009
- 08/17/2009 to 08/21/2009
- 08/24/2009 to 08/28/2009
- 07/20/2009 to 07/24/2009
- 07/27/2009 to 07/31/2009
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| College Now 2009 |
College Now is a free program designed to prepare New York City's public high school students for college. The program then offers eligible students a number of ways to improve their high school performance and get a jumpstart on college. Notification of admission decisions:June 24,2009 |
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| College Now Summer Programs |
Take a college class, get a taste of college life, meet new people and treat your brain! More than a dozen CUNY college campuses are offering summer programs for New York City public high school students. Its all part of a College Now summer. And it's FREE! |
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| Columbia University Science Honors Program 2009-2010 |
The Columbia University Science Honors Program (SHP) is a highly selective program for high school students who have exceptional talent in mathematics and the sciences.SHP has offered the following courses: Organic Chemistry,Environmental Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Computer Programming,Neuroscience,Introduction to Astrophysics and more. Classes are held on the Columbus University Morningside Campus from September through May. Notification of admission decisions: June 24,2009 |
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| Columbia University Summer Program For High School Students, Junior - Senior Division |
This Summer Program for High School Students is renown for its academic rigor, instructional excellence, and the unique opportunity to experience college life in the Ivy League and in New York City. Intensive summer study includes a variety of coursework in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science and Computer Science. |
Summer Camps |
- 06/29/2009 to 07/17/2009
- 07/21/2009 to 08/17/2009
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| Columbia University Summer Research Program for Science Teachers |
The primary aim of the Program is to provide New York metropolitan area middle and high school science teachers with sustained hands-on experience in scientific research so they can better understand the practice of science, and better transmit to their students and fellow teachers a feeling for its practice. Each teacher spends two consecutive summers working as a laboratory research assistant under the supervision of a Columbia faculty mentor. |
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| Columbia University Summer Research Program for Science Teachers Lesson Plans |
Each summer, Columbia University's Summer Research Program participants develop Action and Lesson Plans. Most Lesson Plans are research-inspired and reference science standards. Currently, there are 285 Lesson Plans in the database. |
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| Cooper Union Albert Nerken School of Engineering Research Internship Program |
The Research Internship Program provides a great opportunity for high school students to tackle research problems in a college setting. Interns work in teams on applied research projects under the constant guidance of Cooper Union undergraduate teaching assistants. Each project is supervised and mentored by Cooper Union faculty and covers fields such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, biomedical and environmental engineering; mathematics, chemistry, physics and astronomy.
The six-week program culminates with each group presenting their work to an invited audience. The interns receive a certificate from the Albert Nerken School of Engineering recognizing their participation in the program.
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| Cornell University Cooperative Extension New York State 4-H Youth Development Geospatial Science |
4-H'ers are learning to use Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to collect spatial data, plot results on detailed maps, and provide useful resources to community planners. |
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| Department of Environmental Conservation Website 2009 |
The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation is to "conserve, improve, and protect New York's natural resources and environment". The department offers a variety of environmental workshops in various locations in NYS that can be searched via its website. |
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| Garden Apprentice Program: Discovery Guides |
Open to students in 8th or 9th grade. Work with young children participating in garden programs. Maintain a vegetable plot in the Children's Garden and build horticulture skills. Develop job skills, including teamwork, communication, and responsibility. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for young people to learn about urban agriculture and the environment, while working in one of the most exciting children's gardens in the world! The four-tiered program is demanding and fun, physical and intellectual, exploratory and eye-opening. Apprentices work their way up the tiers, eventually earning a paid Senior Apprentice position. If you are considering a "green" career, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and want to work with other youth, GAP may be for you. You are the future—help make it greener! The application process is now closed (deadline March 31). Please check back in November 2009 for information and applications for the next GAP program: March–December 2010.
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| Garden Apprentice Program: Garden Corps |
This program is designed for students entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Open to students in 9th or 10th grade. Work behind the scenes with BBG professionals: scientists, educators, horticulturists. Maintain a vegetable plot in the Children's Garden and build horticulture skills. Develop job skills, including teamwork, communication, and responsibility. Earn a stipend at the end of the apprenticeship.The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for young people to learn about urban agriculture and the environment, while working in one of the most exciting children's gardens in the world! The four-tiered program is demanding and fun, physical and intellectual, exploratory and eye-opening. Apprentices work their way up the tiers, eventually earning a paid Senior Apprentice position. If you are considering a "green" career, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and want to work with other youth, GAP may be for you. You are the future—help make it greener! The application process is now closed (deadline March 31). Please check back in November 2009 for information and applications for the next GAP program: March–December 2010. |
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| Garden Apprentice Program: Junior Apprentices |
Open to students in 10th or 11th grade. Research and create environmental education stations to interact with garden visitors
Learn about environmental advocacy and conservation. Maintain a vegetable plot in the Children's Garden and build horticulture skills. Develop job skills, including teamwork, communication, and responsibility. Earn a stipend at the end of the apprenticeship. The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for young people to learn about urban agriculture and the environment, while working in one of the most exciting children's gardens in the world! The four-tiered program is demanding and fun, physical and intellectual, exploratory and eye-opening. Apprentices work their way up the tiers, eventually earning a paid Senior Apprentice position. If you are considering a "green" career, enjoy getting your hands dirty, and want to work with other youth, GAP may be for you. You are the future—help make it greener! The application process is now closed (deadline March 31). Please check back in November 2009 for information and applications for the next GAP program: March–December 2010. |
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| Giant Campus Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Computer Camp at Chelsea Piers (Manhattan) |
Giant Campus offers interactive and fun Computer Camps and Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps for kids and teens, ages 6 to 17. In New York State, their leading summer computer camps for 2009 are being offered in the New York City/Long Island metropolitan region at the following locations: Adelphi University, Solomon Schechter School of Westchester – Upper School, Chelsea Piers (Manhattan), and New York Institute of Technology (Manhattan). |
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| Giant Campus Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Computer Camp at New York Institute of Technology |
Giant Campus offers interactive and fun Computer Camps and Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps for kids and teens, ages 6 to 17. In New York State, their leading summer computer camps for 2009 are being offered in the New York City/Long Island metropolitan region at the following locations: Adelphi University, Solomon Schechter School of Westchester – Upper School, Chelsea Piers (Manhattan), and New York Institute of Technology (Manhattan). |
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| Giant Campus Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Computer Camp at Adelphi University |
Giant Campus offers interactive and fun Computer Camps and Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps for kids and teens, ages 6 to 17. In New York State, their leading summer computer camps for 2009 are being offered in the New York City/Long Island metropolitan region at the following locations: Adelphi University, Solomon Schechter School of Westchester – Upper School, Chelsea Piers (Manhattan), and New York Institute of Technology (Manhattan). |
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| Giant Campus Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Computer Camp at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester - Upper School |
Giant Campus offers interactive and fun Computer Camps and Tech, Digital Media and Gaming Camps for kids and teens, ages 6 to 17. In New York State, their leading summer computer camps for 2009 are being offered in the New York City/Long Island metropolitan region at the following locations: Adelphi University, Solomon Schechter School of Westchester – Upper School, Chelsea Piers (Manhattan), and New York Institute of Technology (Manhattan). |
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| Girls Go Tech: The Games |
Cryptography is the art or science of writing secret messages. The word mandala comes from Sanskrit, meaning center or circle. Seeing colors and reading words use two different pathways of the brain. MP3s take cyber sounds into the 21st Century! See what this has to do with games and Girls Go Tech! |
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| Hollingworth Center Summer Science Camp, Teachers College - Columbia University |
The Hollingworth Center maintains a deep commitment to the development of exemplary science curricula for young children. The Center designs and field tests innovative, hands-on, developmentally appropriate science curriculum for young chioldren in kindergarten through the 4th grade. Themes investigated in Science Camp are designed to introduce children to and develop appreciation for life science, physical science, biological science and environmental science.. |
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| Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program 2009 |
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS) Program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. JSHS regional and national symposium are held during the academic year and reach over 10,000 high school students and teachers. New York State regional locations include Metro (New York Academy of Sciences), Long Island (Adelphi University) and Upstate (University at Albany,Department of Biological Sciences). |
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| Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University Earth2Class (Earth to Class/E2C) 2008-2009 |
Earth2Class (Earth to Class/E2C) is a unique science/math/technology resource for K-12 teachers, students, the general public, and geoscientists. E2C centers around “Saturday Workshops for Educators” held at Columbia's Lamont Campus in Palisades N.Y. |
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| LiveScience |
LiveScience is an original content site focusing on the innovative and intriguing in Science and Technology. The website covers news, views and scientific inquiry from an original, provocative point of view. With articles by respected science journalists and contributors, LiveScience looks at new discoveries, intellectual adventures and the idiosyncrasies of the world that surrounds us. The main topics include Animal Domain, Health SciTech, Forces of Nature, Environment, Technology and Science of Fiction. |
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| MRSEC NYC High School Visitation Program |
The MRSEC outreach program brings the excitement of materials science and engineering to high schools in New York City. In each visit, a team of Columbia students introduces the high school students to the world of materials through exciting demonstrations. |
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| Marymount Science and Technology Camp |
From Marymount’s state-of-the-art laboratories to the halls of noted New York City science museums, campers are challenged to question, explore and understand their world through an enlightening variety of scientific and technological lenses. Experienced science teachers and multimedia experts facilitate a challenging and innovative program of study using hands-on experimentation, nature and field studies and technology. |
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| Math for America (MfA) |
This private nonprofit organization is dedicated to significantly improving mathematics education in our nation's public schools. MfA's Newton Fellowship Program,currently operating in the NYC schools, trains mathematically talented individuals to become math teachers. |
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| Metro New York City Junior Science and Humanities Symposium(JSHS) 2009 |
JSHS competition provides a forum and opportunity for students to demonstrate proficiency in higher order thinking skills through the process of scientific inquiry, writing a scientific paper, and delivering a presentation. The primary aim of the JSHS program is to promote original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering,and mathematics. |
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| NY Hall of Science |
The Science Hall features more than 400 interactive exhibits to explore the wonder and excitement of biology,chemistry and physics through engaging permanent and traveling exhibitions. |
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| National Computer Camp: Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York |
National Computer Camp (NCC) aims to provide campers with life long computer skills. As its primary focus, NCC provides a solid foundation in programming, focusing on languages and applications, hardware, video game and web page design. The camps are held at colleges in several states including one at Manhattan College, Riverdale, New York. |
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| Nature Conservancy Internship Program for City Youth |
The Nature Conservancy and its partners have been successfully addressing youth’s disconnect from nature in New York City through a unique partnership that couples environmental school learning curricula in urban nature with real world conservation work through paid internships on nature preserves across the Northeast.
This partnership has helped underserved urban youth gain critical life and workplace skills, provided continuous and sustained exposure to both rural and urban nature, and helped a diverse array of students pursue higher education opportunities and career paths in environmental fields.
Students learn about career opportunities in conservation, complete four 35-hour paid work weeks, and visit three colleges. |
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| NatureJobs; A Career Magazine for Scientists |
The careers magazine for scientists, NatureJobs, has guided scientists along their professional paths for decades. It is also home for science career information and other related tools. |
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| New York Academy of Medicine |
The New York Academy of Medicine improves the health of people living in cities, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable populations, through research, education, community engagement and evidence-based advocacy. |
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| New York Aquarium Youth Programs |
The New York Aquarium’s Education Department is dedicated to teaching youngsters and adults about sea creatures and marine habitats through engaging, interactive programs. Our offerings for adults, families, children, and teens include guided tours, family workshops, and opportunities to meet aquarium experts and get an insider’s look at our animals and exhibits. All programs require advance reservations. |
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| New York City Science and Engineering Fair (NYCSEF) 2009-2010 |
New York City Science and Engineeering Fair (NYCSEF) is the city's largest high school research competition,with over 1,000 students participating annually. the fair provides a supportive,academic venue for students to present their reseach, network with other NYC high school students across the five boroughs,and meet leading scientists and science professionals from around the metropolitian area. NYCSEF Application Deadline including all scientific research papers due on Friday December 18, 2009 by 5pm..No faxes will be accepted. |
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| New York City / New Jersey FIRST 2010 |
New York City/New Jersey FIRST is dedicated to inspiring young people's interest in science and technology. Through the FIRST programs young people have the opportunity to participate on FIRST Robotics , FIRST Vex Challenge , and FIRST LEGO League and Junior FIRST LEGO League teams and compete in tournaments and competitions in the region and around the nation. |
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| New York City Center for Space Science Education 2009 |
The NYC Center for Space Science Education (NYCCSSE) offers out-of-classroom science experiences for NYC students (upper elementary through high school) at two unique facilities: the Challenger Learning Center of Manhattan and the NASA Aerospace Education Laboratory. The Challenger Learning Center of Manhattan uses a one-of-a-kind simulator to "transport" kids into outer space, where they work in teams to complete their mission. The NASA Aerospace Education Laboratory is a cutting edge facility for the study of aeronautics, microgravity, robotics, and weather, where students fly a simulator, measure real-time weather conditions, and test an airfoil in the wind tunnel. Last registration date: 04/20/2009 |
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| New York City HOLD (Honest Open Logical Decisions) on Mathematics Education Reform |
NYC HOLD was first established in order to address mathematics education in the New York City schools. This nonpartisan national advocacy organization provides parents, educators, mathematicians and other concerned citizens information, resources and networking opportunities to support systemic improvements in the quality of mathematics education in our nation's schools. |
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| New York City Science Core Curriculum Initiative-Grades K to 8 |
New York City’s science curriculum is based on the New York State Core Curriculum in Science. We focus on two major strands in kindergarten through the eighth grade—the Physical Setting and the Living Environment. Science instruction provides students with opportunities to interact directly with the natural world and gives them the skills they need to explain the world that surrounds them. The City’s approach allows students to practice problem-solving skills, develop positive science attitudes, learn new science content, and increase their scientific literacy.
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| New York Times Learning Network Daily Lesson Plan Archive |
New York Times Learning Network Teachers Connections can access lesson plans for grades 6 to12, written in partnership with The Bank Street College of Education in New York City. Each lesson plan and the article it references can be printed out for classroom use. Previous lessons are available in the archive and in thematic lesson plan units. |
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| Pace University's Summer Scholar Program 2009 |
Pace's Summer 2009 program for high school students includes course offerings in Biology and Biological Sciences and Computer Information Systems. High school students are eligible for the program if they are currently in their sophomore or junior year, and have an 85 or above grade point average. Application deadline is June 12, 2009. |
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| Polytechnic University Mathematics Institute |
The Mathematics Institute at Polytechnic University focuses on giving high school students real-world, problem-solving experience with an emphasis on pure and applied mathematics. Application deadline is May 28, 2009. |
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| PopSci.com: Popular Science Magazine |
This Science Magazine Web site is devoted to popular science. It covers topics from technology to pure science, from history to philosophy of science, to ethics and more. |
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| Programs for Teachers and Students: Exploration Tours 2009 |
School Workshops take students on an adventure that includes a classroom lesson, a hands-on greenhouse activity, and a tour of the grounds and/or Steinhardt Conservatory. Pre-visit materials are provided and include background information, classroom activities, and discussion topics. They will be sent to you with your reservation confirmation. We strongly encourage you to use them with your students prior to your visit to the Garden. |
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| Project Green Reach at Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
Project Green Reach (PGR) is an outreach program for K to 8 teachers and their classes from Brooklyn?s Title I schools. PGR provides: a curriculum package for the topic of your choice, inquiry based instruction in your classroom with a plant for each student, transportation and a guided tour of Brooklyn Botanic Garden, as well as teacher training and supplies for a community horticulture project.Teachers must apply for acceptance into PGR. |
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| Rockefeller University's Summer High School Science Outreach Program |
High school students and K-12 teachers who have been accepted through our competitive application process will begin this summer on an adventure to attempt to discover new knowledge through a method of teaching and learning that is as old as medieval guilds and remains the method of choice for graduate training. Apprenticed to a mentor, you will learn the content, process, culture and ethos of modern scientific research through total immersion in the process of scientific inquiry. The inquiry process will guide you as you research areas where no one knows the answers - neither your mentor nor your lab head.The deadline for receipt of Student Applications is February 2, 2009 |
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| Scholastic Teachers Lesson Plans |
Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, has a corporate mission supported through all of its divisions of helping children around the world to read and learn. Every month Scholastic adds new lessons complete with supporting printables and booklists. You may browse by keyword, grade, K12, and subject, including math, science and more. |
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| Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at Fordham University |
The Science & Technology Entry Program (Step) at Fordham University is a rigorous pre-college academic enrichment program designed to prepare students in grades 7 - 12 for careers in math, science, technology, health-related fields and licensed professions. STEP seeks to increase the representation of historically underrepresented or economically disadvantaged students in these fields. |
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| Scientific American |
Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the U.S., has been bringing its readers unique insights about developments in science and technology. The magazine, now also a website, has grown into a dynamic resource that includes articles from current and past issues, online-only features, daily news, trivia and weekly polls. |
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| Teacher Academy At The City University Of New York |
Teacher Academy students develop the critical content knowledge in math and science they need and the skills to teach effectively in New York City public schools upon graduation and produce high levels of student achievement and to inspire middle and high school students' interest in mathematics and science. |
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| Teacher Education Programs at Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
Teacher Education Programs are offered at Brooklyn Botanic Garden year round and are designed to help you integrate plant studies in your own classroom and extend your lessons to the Garden and other green spaces in your community. Programs include Kitchen Botany: The Plants We Eat , Starting With Seeds: Beginning Investigations Through Inquiry and Worm Composting in the Classroom. |
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| Teachers Network |
Teachers Network is a non-profit organization by teachers, for teachers, dedicated to improving student learning in public schools nationally and internationally. Teachers Network is unique in its focus on professional development as the key to improving student achievement. Major Features include Daily Classroom Specials, Lesson Plans, Videos for Teachers, Online Courses and more. |
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| The New York City Department of Environmental Protection Pressents: City that Drinks the Mountain Sky |
Learn about the development of the New York City water supply system and how it is intricately connected to the growth and prosperity of New York City. The performance complements science, social studies, language arts, and art lessons.
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| The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s Fourth Annual Translational Stem Cell Research Conference 2009 |
The New York Stem Cell Foundation’s Fourth Annual Translational Stem Cell Research Conference will take place on October 13 and 14, 2009 at the Rockefeller University in New York City. The conference,the preeminent gathering of its kind, is devoted to demonstrating the potential of stem cell research to advance cures for the major diseases of our time.
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| Think Quest New York City 2009 Challenge |
ThinkQuest New York City creatively brings together learning and technology for students and educators. Be a part of the greatest adventure of our time, the Internet. Build an interactive Web site that will be freely available to others in the ThinkQuest New York City Library. Registration begins May 1,2009. Project deadline May 5, 2009. Extra Credit Deadline, Final Deadline May 8, 2009 at 12 noon. |
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| Thinkfinity |
Thinkfinity means "endless possibilities for learning." Formerly known as Verizon MarcoPolo, Thinkfinity was created to meet the needs of educators through the development and delivery of top notch content and professional development. Thinkfinity provides more than 49,000 rich, high quality educational resources for K12 education including standards-based lesson plans, student materials, interactive tools and web sites that have been created or reviewed and approved by Content Partners. |
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| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is made up of approximately 34,600 Civilian and 650 military members. The military and civilian engineers, scientists and other specialists work hand in hand as leaders in engineering and environmental matters and provide quality, responsive engineering services to the country. |
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| Ventures Scholars Program |
The Ventures Scholars Program, a national membership program, identifies high achieving high school students who have expressed an interest in pursuing math and science based careers. It provides academic recognition, information and resources needed to help them successfully pursue their career goals. |
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| Wave Hill Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Internship |
Wave Hill and Lehman College collaborate to provide a summer job opportunity combined with academic studies in Basic Mapping Science, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Wave Hill’s Forest Project offers site visits to environmentally significant locations and oversees small work crews to prune or clear excess vegetation, plant native species, fortify hillsides, and repair woodland trails to prevent erosion along the Hudson River. Lehman College’s Department of Environmental, Geographic and Geological Sciences offers laboratory sessions and lectures by graduate students for three college credits, tuition-free. High school students from the Bronx vicinity who can commit to rigorous physical and academic work, enjoy group situations and are interested in the environment may apply. Completion of the 11th grade and two Regents level science courses, with a grade of B or better, is required by the end of December 2008. Application deadline is March 25, 2009.
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| Wave Hill Plant Science Internship |
Wave Hill and Lehman College collaborate to provide a summer job opportunity combined with academic studies in Plant Science and Urban Forest Ecology. Wave Hill’s Forest Project offers site visits to environmentally significant locations and oversees small work crews to prune or clear excess vegetation, plant native species, fortify hillsides, and repair woodland trails to prevent erosion along the Hudson River. Lehman College’s Department of Natural & Social Sciences offers laboratory sessions and lectures by graduate students for four college credits, tuition-free.
Requirements:
High school students from the Bronx vicinity who can commit to rigorous physical and academic work, enjoy group situations and are interested in the environment may apply. Completion of the 10th grade and two Regents level science courses, with a grade of B or better, is required by the end of December 2008. Application deadline is March 25, 2009.
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| Wildlife Conservation Society - Saving Wildlife |
The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands.They do so through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world's largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. |
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| Young Naturalist Awards: Essay Contest 2010 |
This research based essay contest is for students in grades 7 to12. It promotes participation and communication in science.
The theme remains the same, "Scientific Discovery Begins with Expeditions!" Students choose a topic in biology, earth science, or astronomy and take an expedition to an area where they can explore their topic. Application Deadline Due: March 2010. |
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| iD Tech Camps: Columbia University Computer Camp, NY |
iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens. The courses are for beginner to advanced levels, and vary from creating video games and producing digital movies to designing web pages and learning programming and robotics. |
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| iD Tech Camps:Fordham University Computer Camps, NY |
iD Tech Camps offers summer computer camps for kids and teens. The courses are for beginner to advanced levels, and vary from creating video games and producing digital movies to designing web pages and learning programming and robotics. |
Summer Camps |
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| xyAlgebra Intelligent Interactive Practice or Instruction in Algebra and Verbal Problems |
xyAlgebra is a free algebra and verbal problem tutor with interactive instruction and practice problems with intelligent step-by-step help. Works as a student homework program with explanations of principles of basic algebra,step-by-step sample problems, solutions entered step-by-step with any incorrect step is flagged as soon as it is typed, and more. xyAlgebra is free. It may be downloaded at no cost and copied for use by instructors or students to learn algebra. However, it is copyrighted, and may not be sold or used in any other product. |
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