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STEM Educational InitiativesSTEM PROGRAMThe purpose of this Authority program is to enrich STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education throughout the state of Arkansas. New Recipients of STEM AwardsAs part of the educational outreach efforts of the Arkansas EPSCoR program, STEM grants funded by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, totaling $141,000, were awarded to Arkansas educators. On March 20, 2009, the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Board of Directors approved proposals for 8 professional development programs for middle and high school teachers, for technology and equipment for 25 classroom projects, and for a summer academy for high school students. Professional Development AwardsAlgebra and Science Connections Through Technology, submitted by Tim Brister, Harding University Center for Math and Science Education STEM Leadership Academy, submitted by Mary Smith, Audubon Arkansas Applications of Biotechnologies in the Classroom, submitted by Patrycja Krakowiak, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts Leading into the 21st Century, submitted by Terri Frost, DeQueen Mena Educational Cooperative Nanotechnology in Grades 7-12 Classrooms ( Nano), submitted by Cynthia Miller, ASU Delta Institute for Math & Science Education Sparking Interest in High School Physics Laboratories, submitted by Al Adams, UALR Science and Technology Engaging Middle School Students (STEMSS), submitted by Leon Brown, Crowley's Ridge Education Service Cooperative Technology for Inquiry-Based Learning II, submitted by Nona Talley, Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative STEM Classroom Enhancement AwardsSolar Cells & Digital Balances, submitted by Ann Johnson, Washington Jr. High, Bentonville School District Multimedia in Science, submitted by Candace Pahlas, East Junior High, West Memphis School District Weather or Not? submitted by Cindy Cardwell, Washington Junior High School, Bentonville Public Schools Soil Scientists, submitted by Cynthia Cardwell, Washington Junior High School, Bentonville Public Schools Mechanical to Electrical Energy, submitted by Dan Eddy, Washington Junior High, Bentonville School District CASTLE Electricity Project, submitted by David Rauls, Horatio High School, Horatio School District Go-Cart Power, submitted by Deborah Carder, Lakeside High School, Lakeside School District Probing for Data, submitted by Donna Reynolds, Benton Junior High School, Benton Public Schools Digital Collections, submitted by Donna Riggs, Bauxite High School, Bauxite School District Discovering Distance and Area with GPS, submitted by Doug Wilson and Leah Beckwith, Bismarck High School, Bismarck School District Probing Science for 6-8, submitted by Heather Dunn, Sheridan Middle School, Sheridan School District Let’s Go Digital, submitted by Kathy Gann, Nevada High School, Nevada Public Schools From Algae to Biodiesel, submitted by Lisa Butler, Fouke High School, Fouke School District Weather Stations in England, submitted by Melinda Oyler, England Elementary School, England School District Picture the Pattern of Inheritance, submitted by Melinda Williams, Alma Middle School, Alma School District Hands-On Physical Science, submitted by Melissa Moore, Cross County High School, Cross County School District 1000x Biology, submitted by Nancy Medlock, Black Rock School, Lawrence County School District Force & Motion at REAP, submitted by Natalie Olivieri, REAP Academy, Rogers Public Schools Geocaching for Math, submitted by Nicole Shaffer, Lavaca Middle School, Lavaca Public Schools Dissections for All to See, submitted by Paddy Bell, DeQueen Middle School, DeQueen Public Schools Probes for Physics, submitted by Patrick Foley, Central High School, Little Rock School District Graphing Real World Situations, submitted by Patti Canady, Washington Junior High, Bentonville Public Schools Hands-On Geometry, submitted by Sheryl Cox, Kirksey Middle School, Rogers School District Live Weather Cast, submitted by Tonaya Allbaugh, Coleman Junior High, Van Buren School District STEM Enhancement for EASTHarrisburg Tree Inventory, submitted by Toni Hall, Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg School District STEM Summer AcademyAudubon STEM Academy, submitted by Mary Smith, Audubon Arkansas About the Winthrop Rockefeller FoundationSince 1974, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has supported programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for all Arkansans and that promote systemic change. In committing itself to this mission, the Foundation continues the progressive, cutting-edge visionary work that Gov. Rockefeller undertook in his personal life and philanthropy. For more information on the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, go to www.wrfoundation.org. The STEM Program, funded by a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, enriches STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education throughout the state of Arkansas. The following grants are available for professional development workshop funding and for classroom equipment. STEM Professional Development Grant STEM Enhancement Grant For NASA Explorer Schools and EAST Initiative Programs Arkansas Summer STEM Academy Grant Project
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