Canadian Diabetes Association announces Elsevier as new publisher of Canadian Journal of Diabetes
Elsevier Toronto, November 17, 2011 – The Canadian Diabetes Association is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Elsevier to publish the Canadian Journal of Diabetes (CJD) beginning in January 2012. CJD is Canada’s only diabetes-oriented, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal for diabetes healthcare professionals and scientists. It promotes the sharing and enhancement [...]
Dome, computer could bring 3D learning to school
When you walk in the dome you see images free-floating in space as if you could reach out and touch what appears in front of you. Meyer is seeking corporate sponsors to provide funds for the display technology and computer software, which could cost up to $200,000 for all of the equipment. However, Meyer said [...]
John Haught, Robert Rabel: Cowards
This post is going to be a touch of a stretch for ERV. I normally dont write about theology. Mostly, because I dont care. I think the cultural phenomena surrounding ‘theology’ or Harry Potter or Twilight is far more interesting than the ins-and-outs of the magical creatures at the center of the phenomena itself. But [...]
Grants for grades 6-8 math teachers
Summer Mathematics Study Grants for Grades 6-8 Teachers The purpose of this grant is to provide financial support for teachers seeking to improve their understanding of mathematics by completing course work in mathematics content. For 2012–2013, grants with a maximum of $6,000 each will be awarded to persons currently teaching at the grades 6-8 level. [...]
American Society of Plant Biologists supports science outreach by grad students and postdocs
American Society of Plant Biologists ROCKVILLE, Md. — The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) has named 12 plant biology researchers as science education mentors for the PlantingScience Master Plant Science Team (MPST). PlantingScience is an educational and research resource that brings together middle and high school students, plant scientists, and teachers in a virtual [...]
Digital badges could help measure 21st-century skills
Government, industry launch nationwide call to innovators to create ‘digital badges’ that can verify digital skills. TopCoder, an adviser for the MacArthur Foundation’s competition, currently has a badge system for its community members that validates skills and competencies. How can schools accurately measure and categorize a student’s 21st-century skills? The MacArthur Foundation hopes to solve [...]