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WASHINGTON, D.C – Senator Robert Casey (D-PA) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced the Computer Science Education Act, a key legislative initiative that is part of a continuing effort to address the growing crisis in K-12 computer science education. The legislation will bolster computer science education programs across the country, and help ensure that the education pipeline will produce the workforce the nation will need to thrive and compete in the 21st century.
To read the complete news release click here.
The Rustin Science Olympiad team will conduct a Division B Science Olympiad Invitational on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Bayard Rustin High School in West Chester, PA.
This Invitational is a great way for new coaches to get a little experience in some events prior to competing in the Regional competition, and for experienced coaches to get their students motivated in events prior to the Regional competitions. The goal of an invitational is not only to allow students a chance to compete in a competition similar to Regionals but also to give students and coaches ideas and resources to prepare for the Regional competition.
Download the informational letter
Popular Science's website POPSCI has an interesting article on the use of robotics in search and rescue.
"Though the earthquake that struck Japan's eastern coast earlier today has left the country with massive destruction and hundreds of deaths, modern technology (and Japan's impressive level ofreadiness) are helping the country track survivors and dampen the damage as much as possible. In the future, our ability to cope with natural disasters will only increase, due in large part to the particular talent earthquake-vulnerable areas--especially Japan (and to a lesser extent, California)--have for robotics."
To read more use the link below.
The Central Maryland Regional Tournament for The Maryland Science Olympiad was held on Saturday February 26, 2011. To read the article published in The Frederick News Post please click the link below.
Salisbury University is hosting the first Eastern Shore Science Olympiad Event on March 12, 2011. The tournament will include both Middle School and High School events.
"We are thankful that SU has enthusiastically taken a leadership role for the Eastern Shore," said Al Causey, the Olympiad's state director. "The partnership with the University is valuable because it gets kids on a college campus and thinking about science and math as a career."
To read the article "Teaching and Learning Science at SU" please click on the photo to the right or here.
SAIC Frederick honors Dr. Martin Fritts with a donation to The Maryland Science Olympiad.
Dr. Fritts is a Senior Principal Scientist supporting the Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory and SAIC-Frederick in accelerating the transition of nanotechnology to cancer and biomedical applications. He is a computational and experimental physicist assisting in implementing advanced imaging and measurement instrumentation, modeling and simulation to elucidate the structure-activity relationships of nanomaterial, and informatics systems to advance knowledge sharing. He also assists in developing standards as the co-chair of ASTM’s E56.02 Subcommittee on Nanotechnology Characterization. Prior to joining SAIC-Frederick, Dr. Fritts developed and prototyped nanotechnology applications for industry and government through SAIC’s Nanotechnology Initiatives Division. His previous work also focused on joint experiment and computation in advanced product and process design and the use of IT and modeling for collaboration in large research and development projects such as laser fusion with LLNL and LANL, counterterrorism with DTRA, ship design with DARPA, NAVSEA and industry, and the design of Stars and Stripes, the winner of the 1987 America’s Cup. Dr. Fritts earned a bachelor’s degree in physics at Holy Cross College and his doctorate in nuclear physics at Yale University.
The Maryland Science Olympiad would like to thank SAIC Frederick for their generous donation and congratulate Dr. Fritts on this honor.
The free downloadable Lesson Plans mix "Fringe" science with elements of Science Olympiad Division C events like Disease Detectives, Forensics, Sounds of Music, Chem Lab, and Dynamic Planet. Teachers and students in Grades 9-12 can use the plans in the classrom as special projects, tied into curriculum or as Friday brain teasers. Every plan will include learning objectives, online resources, a hands-on activity, discussion suggestions, extensions, episode scenes of relevance, and National Science Standards Alignment. Teachers, give us your feedback in a short survey for a chance to win a Science of Fringe Prize Package which will include NEW 2011 Science Olympiad Training CDs and Resources!
Lesson Plans can be found on http://soinc.org/fringe
Watch "Fringe" on FOX Thursdays at 9pm/8c. The show is geared toward audiences over the age of 14.
The Rustin Science Olympiad team will conduct a Science Olympiad Invitational on Sunday, January 23, 2011
at the Bayard Rustin High School in West Chester, PA.
This Invitational is a great way for new coaches to get a little experience in some events prior to competing in the Regional competition, and for experienced coaches to get their students motivated in events prior to the Regional competitions. The goal of an invitational is not only to allow students a chance to compete in a competition similar to Regionals but also to give students and coaches ideas and resources to prepare for the Regional competition. The competition will be set up with 50-minute testing periods and 10 minute breaks between events.
More information and the Registration Flyer can be downloaded here.
The Maryland Science Olympiad is mentioned in the April issue of PRISM in an article entitled, What’s Keeping Them After School? To read the article click on the cover photo..
Prism is the flagship publication of the American Society for Engineering Education, a nonprofit association of more than 12,000 engineering faculty members, U.S. colleges of engineering and engineering technology, corporations, and other organizations dedicated to promoting excellence in engineering and engineering technology education.
