Origami Workshop

Friday: June 29th, 1:00-4:00pm


ICAT STUDIO | Collegiate Square (lower level) | 460 Turner Street  Blacksburg, VA 24060

“Origami Structures for Technological and Design Applications” presented by Dr. Robert Lang (Origami Artist and Engineer)

in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s School of Education and Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT)

This is a hands-on workshop to explore a range of folding structures used in various 

technological applications, including foldable space structures, medical devices, and more! You will be folding crease patterns and exploring the mechanical properties of folded structures and their underlying laws. No origami experience necessary; appropriate for college students and above, who have a background in design, architecture, engineering.

This workshop is FREE!

Space is limited, so register before June 22nd!

To register, or for more information, please contact:

Adam Soccolich | soccolich@vt.edu | 540-231-0802

VT MAKEr Camp

MAKEr camp - July 30-August 3 at VT

A free summer camp for rising 7th through 12th graders. The camp is being offered by the Virginia Tech Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology and the Department of Computer Science. 


Space is limited to 30 campers, so sign up soon! See this link!


Contact Liesl Baum, licombs@vt.edu with questions or to sign up!!!
 

Virginia Tech NanoCamp

NanoCamp is an exciting new program (happening August 4-5, 2012) for students entering 9-12th grades who are interested in learning about nanoscience from some of Virginia Tech’s world renowned faculty. Students will also learn more about Virginia Tech and stay overnight in a residence hall. Students must attend with a chaperone (parent, guardian, educator); student cost of attendance is free while chaperones must pay a fee of $65 for housing, meals, and materials.

Days will consist of a number of activities, presentations, and laboratory exercises. NanoCamp is a great opportunity to learn more about and explore Virginia Tech!

Decisions will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply early. Deadline is June 29th, 2012. Learn more and apply today by reviewing and submitting this packet.

For more information please contact:
Kaitlin Heenehan or
Melanie Matthews
nanocamp@vt.edu(540) 231-5145
100 College of Science Administration Building (0405)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061

Summer STEM Institute for K-12 Educators in Southwest Virginia

It is that time of year again when we share information about the Summer STEM Institute for K-12 Educators in Southwest Virginia.  They have an excellent schedule of sessions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for Elementary, Middle School and Secondary educators. The sessions promise new content, new teaching strategies and new materials for addressing the SOLs.  Once again they will offer three sessions in reading.  The Table of Sessions is here with a brief description of each session.

The cost for the three day workshop is $40.00 per participant.  This fee is covers one day, two days or all three days.  There is no further expense to the participants.  Some of the sessions will provide kits and books for the participants while others will  take home make-n-take materials and lesson plans for the beginning of school in the fall.  You may register via a purchase order, check or credit card.  The website to register online is http://www.cpe.vt.edu/reg/swvac/. OR register using this form that can be printed and mailed directly to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Please let Penny McCallum know if you have questions:

Penny McCallum, Director
Virginia Tech Southwest Center
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
PO Box 1987
Abingdon, VA  24212
Phone:  276-619-4311  Fax 276-619-4312
E-mail pmccal5@vt.edu or pmccallum@swcenter.edu

Kids' Tech University awarded a "Programs that Works" Award

Kids' Tech University was recently awarded a "Programs that Works" Award from the Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition. The Award Selection Committee recognized the significant work invested in the design and implementation of the program as well as the impact on education.


The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition recognizes effective student and teacher educational programs through its "Programs that Work" Awards. The Coalition reviews exemplary programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student or teacher learning.

Thank you to everyone who helped us in receiving this award!

VAST Award Nominations

Please make time to recognize the accomplishments of an individual who has “made a difference” in science education - nominate them for an Annual VAST Award. Nominees do NOT need to be a member of VAST. Awardees will receive an engraved plaque at the November 2012 PDI and will be reimbursed up to $150 for VAST conference (PDI) expenses.

Contributions in twelve categories are recognized:
~ Elementary (preK-5)
~Middle school (6-8)
~ Biology
~Chemistry
~Earth Science
~Physics
~Environmental Science
~At-Risk Students (K-12)
~Resource Teachers (e.g.- Technology, Science Resources, Etc.)
~Science Educator (non K-12 Examples- Science Supervisors, Information
Education, Principal, etc.)
~University/College Faculty
~Community Partnership (e.g.- Business, Politicians, Other Organizations,
etc.)


For more information or to nomiate someone for this award, visit the VAST website.

Russ Wayland Mini-Grant for Teachers

In 1993, the Virginia Section AIPG established a grant in order to improve the teaching of GEOLOGY in the schools (K-12), Public and Private. Applicants should type, or print in ink, all sections of the application. And submit it prior to June 1, 2012. The section has allocated $1,000 to fund approved proposals for 2012.

The review committee is looking for proposals that will result in more hands-on activities, and a better understanding of the importance of geologic resources, and/or geologic principles. The grant may be awarded to one applicant, or split among several applicants (to be determined by the AIPG selection committee).

Applications are due June 1. More information is available here