Application open for 2016 NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program
Application deadline: September 21, 2015
The application for NITARP for 2016 is now available at the website: http://nitarp.ipac.caltech.edu/
Opportunities
Pennsylvania Geographical Society Teacher Recognition Award
The Pennsylvania Geographical Society (PGS) Awards Committee is soliciting nominations and self-nominations for the following 2015 award:
Teacher Recognition Award. Given to K-12 teachers who are effective at teaching Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science or other courses such as Social Studies where a significant geographic component is present. More than one award is given each year, and recipients need not be members of PGS.
Nominations or self-nominations should be sent to:
Earth Science Week 2015 Contests Announced
From AGI, 04/17/2015 -- In celebration of Earth Science Week 2015, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests honoring this year's theme, "Visualizing Earth Systems." This year's competitions will feature a photography contest, a visual arts contest, and an essay contest.
National Environmental Education Week - April 19-25, 2015
National Environmental Education Week (EE Week) is the nation's largest celebration of environmental education. It is held each spring around the time of Earth Day and inspires environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students. This year, EE Week looks at how science can help us better understand the natural world with the theme Surrounded by Science, part of their continuing series on Greening STEM.
DCNR's ECO Camp for High School Students - Exploring Careers Outdoors
ECO Camp - Exploring Careers Outdoors
Where can a high school student experience a variety of outdoor careers? Where can you learn first-hand about the job of a forester, geologist or park manager? Where can you have a great time meeting new friends while enjoying outdoor recreation activities in Pennsylvania state parks and forests
