<b>1) NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Sites focusing on STEM education research:</b> NSF has released a "Dear Colleague" letter (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11076/nsf11076.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_29&WT.mc_ev=click">http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11076/nsf11076.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_29&WT.mc_ev=click</a>) that points out that the existing REU RFP (<a href="http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517">http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517</a>) supports REU Site proposals that focus on research in STEM education, From the letter:<br>

<div style="margin-left: 40px;">Accordingly, the Directorate for Education and Human Resources is interested in encouraging the submission of proposals for new REU Sites that would engage undergraduate students in conducting STEM education research. Proposals are welcome from investigators at institutions of higher education in STEM disciplinary departments or schools/colleges of education, as well as from investigators in other organizations concerned with STEM education research, such as science centers and national facilities.<br>

</div><br>It is unfortunate that NSF waited until today to release this letter--the deadline for proposals to this competition is only 20 days away (August 24).<br><br><b>2) NRC Workshop on Climate Change Education</b><br>

August 31-September 1<br>Washington DC<br><br><span>The workshop will focus on climate change education in formal 
settings from Kindergarten through the first two years of college 
(K-14). It will begin with an investigation on student understanding of 
climate change and global warming and the state and quality of 
curriculum and curricular materials/textbooks in K-12. The discussions 
that follow will focus on the role that upcoming national and state 
standards may play in shaping future climate change education; then 
explore teacher understanding and preparation including how teachers 
currently teach climate change and challenges teachers face when 
teaching climate change and climate science. The final session will 
explore a variety of innovative approaches to teaching climate change in
 high school and the first two years of college. The workshop will 
provide ample opportunity for discussion and dialogue during plenary and
 break-out sessions.</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br></span><span>The workshop agenda and information on connecting remotely will be available soon.</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br></span><a href="http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Climate_Change_Education_Workshop2_Homepage.html">http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bose/Climate_Change_Education_Workshop2_Homepage.html</a><br>

<br>-- <br><p>Christopher <span><span>Andersen</span></span><br>Director, <span><span>STEM</span></span> Initiatives<br>

College of Arts and Sciences<br>The Ohio State University<br>186 University Hall<br>230 North <span><span><span>Oval</span></span></span> <span><span><span>Mall</span></span></span><br>Columbus, OH 43210-1335 USA<br><a href="mailto:andersen.18@osu.edu" target="_blank"><span><span>andersen</span></span>.18@osu.edu</a><br>







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