Besides mentoring your own students and bringing them to MAS programs,

Science Bowl - volunteers needed for a fun, one day quiz bowl-style event

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - we need judges to read and evaluate papers throughout the witer as well judges to hear oral presentations at the event.

State Science & Engineering Fair - we need judges and volunteers to det up the event and evaluate project presentations.

Contact our office at 952-545-6789 for more information.

Besides mentoring your own students and bringing them to MAS programs, we provide many opportunities for teachers to become involved judging competitions, volunteering at events, and submitting Articles and Research of your own.

 

 

Dear Colleagues in Science and Medicine: You are cordially invited to attend the Symposium on "The Other Lives of RNA: RNA Interference and Small RNAs" sponsored by the South Dakota Academy of Science in conjunction with our annual meeting at Cedar Shore Resort in Chamberlain, SD on Friday, April 4, 2008. The symposium will include talks and posters on all areas concerning RNAi, small RNAs, and their use in research and therapeutics. The symposium will feature a keynote address by Dr. Scott Harper, The Ohio State University Medical Center, on "Designer Nanomedicine: RNA Therapeutics." To read about Dr. Harper and his research interests, go to: http://www.ibgp.org/faculty/profilepage.asp?ID=480 The Academy annual meeting will start on Friday, April 4 and run through Saturday, April 5. We hope you will attend the Symposium on RNA on Friday and also take this opportunity to acquaint yourself with the South Dakota Academy of Science. The symposium and Academy annual meetings are an excellent way to meet colleagues from around the state, and are a valuable venue for undergraduate and graduate student presentations. Last year there were 65 research poster presentations, in addition to oral presentations, at the Academy annual meeting. We hope to see you and your students and postdocs at the symposium and the Annual Meeting. Please also share this information with your colleagues who may be interested. A response form is included below to indicate your interest in the symposium. Sincerely, Michael K. Wanous, Ph.D. President, SD Academy of Science Associate Professor of Biology Chair, Natural Science Division Augustana College 605-274-4712 mike.wanous@augie.edu James Sorenson, Ph.D. 1st Past-President, SD Academy of Science Associate Professor of Biology Mount Marty College 605-668-1581 jsorenson@mtmc.edu  

The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 41 geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources and interaction with the environment.    

The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a not-for-profit membership corporation chartered in New York State in 1931 for the purpose of promoting the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare. It is the mission of the Institute to serve the sciences of physics, astronomy, and related fields by serving the Societies, by serving individual scientists, and by serving students and the general public.    

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) strives to promote understanding of the molecular nature of life processes. ASBMB is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization with over 10,000 members. Most members teach and conduct research at colleges and universities. Others conduct research in various government laboratories, nonprofit research institutions, and industry.    

The American Society for Microbiology is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to over 42,000 members today located throughout the world. ASM represents 25 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators. The mission of the American Society for Microbiology is to promote the microbiological sciences and their applications for the common good. ASM publishes 10 professional journals and frequently sponsors meetings and workshops. ASM conducts and supports education, training, and public information programs to facilitate the dissemination and application of new microbiological knowledge addressing scientific matters affecting the public interest.    

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 125,000.  ASME conducts one of the world's largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.       

Got a question about geology? Ask the experts!    

Get real-time answers from a librarian 24/7 at AskMN.    

Visible light made by living creatures is known as bioluminescence. The images on this web site provide a rare glimpse of this remarkable phenomenon.    

Camping for Courage Center.  Our camps run a variety of programs for kids and teens who have physical disabilities as their primary or only disability.  We have a particular interest in science and technology.  Our main programs include; HANDI-HAMS/radio camp - one week sessions in MN and California for people who have disabilities and have an interest in HAM radio (lots of engineers, physicists, math people are part of our corps of volunteer instructors); environmental education resident programs including significant facility and curriculum adaptations for special needs students and, finally College Preview Camp. This session is for teens who have disabilities and have college potential, especially in areas of math, science and business.  We run the program in partnership with the University of Washington's DO-IT program.  Their director and key staff come in for 10 days to teach and upgrade computer communication skills with students while also giving campers a preview of college life and how to be successful.                            

The Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence is a NETWORK of regional centers created to�c �¡ promote the development of effective partnerships between research scientists and educators. �¡ disseminate effective ocean sciences programs and the best practices that do not duplicate but rather build on existing resources. �¡ promote a vision of ocean education as a charismatic, interdisciplinary vehicle for creating a more scientifically literate workforce and citizenry. Educators Participate in professional development programs and join scientists as they study the Great Lakes. Bring materials, activities and experiences back to your classroom. Researchers Are you a scientist who would like assistance engaging in educational outreach and achieving broader impacts? COSEE Great Lakes would like to help you connect with educators to build educational collaborations that can benefit and enrich your research. Students Learn about careers working with the world of water! Visit http://oceancareers.com/2.0/index.php.  

Chemistry Resources - an extensive online resource with downloadable chapters, chemistry A-Z glossary, molecule gallery and chemistry-related puzzles and games.    

Manual compilation of chemical suppliers enabling buyers to easily source manufacturers for price and capacity of commodity and specialty chemicals by name or CAS registry number. Site includes new projects, free magazines, jobs, news and events.  

A great site for Chemistry research and news.    

This fossil site was created specifically for newbie collectors, students, and teachers with something for many different grades, as well as information about colleges and careers in paleontology. There is a great deal of Paleontology 101 written "down home style," photos, and individually selected quality links (no reciprocals--just great links). The site was selected as fossil resource site by National Science Olympiad.    

Community of Science, Inc. (COS) is the leading Internet site for the global R&D community. COS brings together the world's most prominent scientists and researchers at more than 1,300 universities, corporations and government agencies worldwide. COS provides tools and services that enable these professionals to communicate, exchange information and find the people and technologies that are important to their work.    

Deformed frogs have been found in Minnesota and in other parts of the country. They were being studied by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and other government agencies to determine the cause of the deformities.    

DragonflyTV features kids presenting their own investigations on television. Part of our mission is to be a resource to teachers and students who are looking to improve the quality and variety of their science fair submissions. Our target age is 9-12, late elementary and early middle school.    

 

Search ELM for magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, eBooks, and information from reference sources—available to Minnesota residents at no charge!    

Search the Electronic Library for Minnesota to find online articles and electronic books on a vast array of topics—try this first instead of Google, Yahoo, or MSN for trusted information resources.    

This site is for teachers and students at all grade levels who want to learn more about forests and the management of forests. Within this site are: • research resources • lists of teaching resources categorized by topic and grade level • list of teaching units by topic • downloadable PowerPoint slides that can be used in computerized presentations or converted to overhead transparencies • an environmental quiz that has been administered to thousands of students and adults nationwide • links to other forest-oriented information sites We are confident that you will find this information to be useful. So come on in and check out what we have to offer!  

FASS, the Federation of Animal Science Societies, is a model in association management for animal science and animal agricultural associations. Founded January 1, 1998 by the American Dairy Science Association, American Society of Animal Science, and the Poultry Science Association, FASS provides its member societies with a unified voice for animal agriculture, supports common interests, and is an effective advocate for scientific perspectives to the general public.    

• Findings magazine, which profiles vibrant scientists and includes puzzles and games. Each semi-annual issue introduces students not only to cutting-edge research, but also to the varied personalities, hobbies and backgrounds of the researchers, who serve as role models for future scientists. Our new "Ask a Scientist" online feature allows students to submit relevant scientific questions to researchers profiled in the magazine. Subscriptions are free.    

Scientific research and laboratory physics  

A University professor in Puerto Rico, a retired engineer in Massachusetts, an advocate for "Women in Technology Project" in Hawaii, and the Specialists for Science programs for LAUSD all wanted to improve the K-12 education of science, mathematics, and technology.  They all selected FSEA, the hands-on program for grades 4 through 12, where students learn by doing science rather than by memorizing.     

GBIF enables free and open access to biodiversity data online. We’re an international government-initiated and funded initiative focused on making biodiversity data available to all and anyone, for scientific research, conservation and sustainable development.  

Visit America's Only All-Freshwater Aquarium!    

Find all the information you need to prevent and treat headaches and migraines      

It provides the latest news on Indian Technologies    

The IEEE ("eye-triple-E") helps advance global prosperity by promoting the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences for the benefit of humanity and the profession. The IEEE is made up of 10 Regions, 36 Technical Societies, four Technical Councils, approximately 1,200 individual and joint Society chapters, and 300 Sections.    

This the THE official site for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Go here to get information for the upcoming fair. Also download Science Project forms that you will need for participating at your regional fair.    

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, offers free public shows every Wednesday and Friday night at 7:00 PM. Join us in exploring our incredible Universe. Private shows available by appointment for groups of 10 or more. See our list of shows! Contact us by phone or email. The Alworth Planetarium sponsors free public shows every Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 pm.      

Welcome to the University of Minnesota''s Multi-Axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) Laboratory, a member of the George E, Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES). Researchers use the MAST Lab''s equipment to twist, compress or stretch components of large structures such as buildings or bridges in order to study what happens to them during earthquakes and other extreme events.      

This multifaceted MRSEC enables important areas of future technology, ranging from biomedicine, separations, and plastic electronics to security, renewable energy, and information technology. The UMN MRSEC manages an extensive program in education and career development. Center research activities are integrated with educational programs, providing interdisciplinary training of students and postdocs. The MRSEC is bolstered by a broad complement of over 35 companies that contribute directly to IRG research through intellectual, technological, and financial support. International research collaborations and student exchanges are pursued with leading research labs in Asia and Europe. The UMN MRSEC benefits from an extensive suite of materials synthesis, characterization and computational facilities.    

This multifaceted MRSEC enables important areas of future technology, ranging from biomedicine, separations, and plastic electronics to security, renewable energy, and information technology. The UMN MRSEC manages an extensive program in education and career development. Center research activities are integrated with educational programs, providing interdisciplinary training of students and postdocs. The MRSEC is bolstered by a broad complement of over 35 companies that contribute directly to IRG research through intellectual, technological, and financial support. International research collaborations and student exchanges are pursued with leading research labs in Asia and Europe. The UMN MRSEC benefits from an extensive suite of materials synthesis, characterization and computational facilities.    

The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is the largest professional society of college and university teachers in the world.  Along with two-and four-year college and university faculty, the roughly 30,000 Association members include high school teachers, government and corporate professionals, research mathematicians, and graduate and undergraduate students.  The MAA sponsors two national meetings a year, one held jointly in the winter with the American Mathematical Society, and a summer MathFest. The Association has twenty-nine sections throughout the United States and Canada, providing a regional base and strong support among members.   The mission and tradition of the MAA have four major goals: to stimulate effective teaching and learning, to foster an atmosphere of professional development, to enhance student interests and talents, and to influence institutional and public policy.  In addition to its meetings, the Association uses workshops, publications, and teacher education activities to foster its mission.  The encouragement of underrepresented minorities to enter mathematics is one of its main goals.    

   

   

The Minnesota Geological Survey is a unit of the Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth Sciences in the University of Minnesota. The Survey is the University outreach center for the science and technology of earth resources in Minnesota. The Survey conducts basic and applied earth science research, conveys that information to the public through publications and service activities, and promotes earth science education. Minnesota is its exclusive focus.        

   

Search Minnesota Reflections to find photos, documents, and maps related to Minnesota history.    

   

Minnesota Science Teacher's Association is the professional organization of science teachers in Minnesota to which many MAS members likely also belong. We hold several conferences throughout the year that likely will be of interest to MAS members. THANKS!    

This site contains great information about exotic species, Lake Superior, fish, and recent research findings by Univeristy of Minnesota scientists. Sea Grant also offers a lot of free publications that are useful for students doing reports or for teachers to use in the classroom.    

This site lists field trips, technical talks, and conferences for professional geologists. There is also a speaker request form for educators at all levels.    

Minnesota Starwatch, designed to inform the broadest possible community of the appearance of the nightly sky and current activities in newspapers, continues to be published in several newspapers throughout the state.    

This site has important information from a research project. Author is a senior staff aerospace defense engineer. He has done a 7 year study of "free energy" devices, some times called "over unity" devices, to determine if any of these devices generated energy from unknown sources and if so to determine where the energy was coming from. Included in the study is research of related devices with claimed antigravity effects. The research attempted to determine commonality of characteristics of various devices, the validity of the claims and to determine how these devices could work. The results conclude that some devices can generate economically free energy. This study also concludes there is a possible link between gravity and electromagnetism that can be exploited to generate antigravity or electrogravity effects.                          

MnKnows – Your Portal to Minnesota''s Online Library Services      

Search the MnLINK Gateway and place requests to have books, CDs, DVDs, articles, and more delivered to your local library—or access electronic books and journals online.      

 

http://www.crimemuseum.org/blog.  

 

An excellent source of information for environmental scientists, life scientists, ornithologists, environmental educators, policy advocates, and all those concerned with humanity's relationship to the land.    

National Science and Technology Education Partnership (NSTEP) works on behalf of the greater electronics community to develop tomorrow's technology leaders.    

Tesla combustion engine, Energy of space, Flying machine, Magnetic linear movement, Plasma on aluminum in water, Quantization of gravitation, Tesla's energy transmitter, Tesla's stile windmill, My home solar system                          

OneGeology is an international initiative of the geological surveys of the world. This ground-breaking project was launched in 2007 and contributed to the ''International Year of Planet Earth'', becoming one of their flagship projects. Thanks to the enthusiasm and support of participating nations, the initiative has progressed rapidly towards its target - creating dynamic geological map data of the world, available to everyone via the web. We invite you to explore the site and we welcome you to OneGeology.      

Paper Express What is Paper Express? Paper Express is a hands-on experience designed to introduce you and your students to paper and paper making. Students making Paper Make your own paper Learn how paper is recycled Learn about paper, trees and the environment Learn about career opportunities in Paper and many more fun activities and facts about Paper! What do we do? video on papermaking (5 minutes) make your own paper using different raw materials (bleached, unbleached, recycled, straw, wood pulps, different colors) paper recycling: small-scale unit will demonstrate pulping and ink removal testing of paper properties: testing of newspaper and shopping bags - explanation of differences other options available Additional Information Programs can be tailored to suit Middle School or High School students. Paper Express is designed and coordinated by students in the Paper Science and Engineering program at the University of Paper Express will give your students a unique opportunity to learn about some of the facts around paper and at the same time expose them to a very attractive career opportunity. Paper Express can be arranged as a field trip to the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering --- or we can bring Paper Express to you! There is no charge for Paper Express; you only arrange transportation for your students.        

Create a sensible timeline for research projects with Research Project Calculator.    

PrairieU is a comprehensive research and education program about native tallgrass prairie restoration, plants and habitat, located at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton.          

This is a must for anyone searching for articles in almost any scientific journal from around the world.    

Lots of pages of descriptions, calculations, conversions and images and all completely free to use.    

The WGBH Educational Foundation, in association with the scientific research society Sigma Xi, has launched a comprehensive Web site at www.sciencecafes.org to promote the growing Science Cafe movement in the U.S. At Science Cafes, scientists and engineers share their expertise in a relaxed, friendly setting. Topics have been wide-ranging, from bird flu, human space flight, chaos and global warming, to the Irish Potato famine, green building, the ivory-billed woodpecker, honeybees and dark energy/dark matter.    

The Science Museum of Minnesota offers exhibits, shows, classes, and programs in all areas of science.    

The Science Museum of Minnesota has innovative and exciting programs for students and teachers to help translate Minnesota Standards from paper to practice.    

Science News is a weekly e-zine that covers all areas of science. They even have a searchable archive of all their publications going back to 1982.    

Interactive directory of Environmental Education Resources    

A higher signal to noise ratio than other Space forums and a friendly atmosphere too. Meet other space enthusiasts, ask questions of writers and industry professionals, give an opinion on space related issues and news. It's not just astronomy. Its everything space. Military and civilian launches. The solar system, astrophysics, cosmology, cosmogony. SETI and exobiology. Even an alternative section. This is the official message board for SpaceDaily.com, the leading professional space news portal on the web.    

A fantastic site for anyone who is studying special relativity. Simulate Einstein's theory of special relativity on your computer!    

SAFL is the world''s only fluid-mechanics laboratory that uses a natural waterfall as its prime water source. For over 70 years researchers from around the world have been visiting our unique location on an island in the Mississippi River to conduct research for developing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to major environmental, water resources, and energy-related problems. We would like to extend our warmest invitation to visit our facilities and talk with our research staff and students.        

SCWRS is the field research station of the Science Museum of Minnesota.Founded in 1989, the SCWRS is located on the St. Croix River just south of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, approximately 35 miles from St. Paul. Station scientific staff conducts ongoing ecological research at the watershed scale. The SCWRS welcomes visiting researchers conducting field investigations here or in the area, offering both housing and laboratory facilities to the scientific and educational communities.    

This is the link to the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council.    

The Waksman Foundation for Microbiology is a private, charitable organization established in 1951. Its purpose, in the broadest sense, is to promote the science of microbiology wherever and whenever possible.    

Our primary goal is to train students to understand and solve real-world environmental problems. Water on the Web (WOW) offers unique opportunities for high school and first year college students to learn basic science through hands-on science activities, in the lab and in the field, and by working with state-of-the-art technologies accessible through a free web site.    

The Bell Museum''s programs offer in-depth exploration and discovery on specialized topics in science and natural history. Programs can be conducted at the Bell Museum or in your school. Experienced instructors engage students in interactive learning using hands-on activities as well as artifacts and objects from the museum''s collections. Program content meets national science standards, particularly in the development of inquiry skills. The workshops are designed to be adaptable to the learner''s grade level. __Creepy Crawly Insects__ Insects are the most successful organisms on the planet. They may also be the most misunderstood and maligned. Find out why we couldn''t live without them. Meet a variety of insects (and handle some) such as giant hissing cockroaches, 10-inch African millipedes, flesh-eating dermestid beetles, and honey bees. Length: 1 hour Cost: $55 Grade: K-5 Size: Maximum 40 students __The Amazing Bell Museum Adaptation Presentation__ This energetic and highly participatory program explores the adaptations that aid animals in their survival. See live turtles and learn how their bodies are designed to fit their habitats. Length: 1 hour Cost: $2 per student Grade: 3-8 Size: 30-250 students __Butterflies & Moths__ In this highly interactive workshop, students will learn to identify butterflies and moths, to explore how wing color influences survival, and to investigate feeding habits of these fascinating and beautiful insects. Length: 1 hour Cost: $55 Grade: Grades 2-8 Size: Maximum 40 students __Tour Special__ Combine any museum program with a Learning Kit rental or tour and receive 10% off the total cost.Predators & Prey Students are challenged to rethink assumptions about predators and prey as they explore the important concept of animal interdependence. A video presentation and active learning exercises challenge students to track the populations of a pack of wolves and a herd of deer. Length: 1 hour Cost: $55 Grade: Grades 2-8 Size: Maximum 40 students __Minnesota Black Bears__ Black bears roar to life as museum interpreters demonstrate winter survival techniques and bear behavior. To learn how bears are equipped to live in the wild, we''ll transform a student or teacher into a growling, prowling bear. Students will learn about bear family structures and explore the challenges faced by animals whose full-time job is finding food. Length: 1 hour Cost: $55 Grade: Grades K-5 Size: Maximum 40 students To register, e-mail registrations@bellmuseum.org or call 612-624-9050.      

The mission of SDE/GWIS is to "advance the participation and recognition of women in science and to foster research through grants, awards, and fellowships." Membership is available for women in a scientific field with a bachelor's degree or higher. Membership is also available for science teachers and undergraduate students with a science major. The group is a great way for women to network and learn about science going on in the Twin Cities.