From developing a Maker Hall for your organization to supporting precollegiate STEM research experiences, Ying TRSEF provides guidance and tools.
In whatever setting suits your requirements, the Ying TRSEF gathers students, teachers, parents, and community STEM advocates to empower student curiosity and endeavor. Not only do we offer Maker Halls, but we also sponsor the Ying Scholar Competition with regional awards for students and teachers, and $2000 scholarships for Ying Scholars at the NYS level.
01/28/2011
Request a "bucket of dirt" and share in the research being done about PRI's Mastodon! Contact Dr. Carlyn Buckler 607-273-6623 x25 [email protected] to get your bucket of dirt gathered during the dig for the Mastodon Skeleton exhibited at Ithaca's Museum of the Earth. Cost? Free if you pick it up, cost of mailing if you want it shipped to you. How easy is that! www.museumoftheearth.org
01/28/2011
Cornell Lab of Ornithology has just uploaded a new page about ornithology-related science project resources. Jennifer Fee, who operates their BirdSleuth for teachers and homeschoolers across the US, would love to see Ying TRSEF districts and families take advantage of this! http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdsleuth/inquiry-resources/need-support-for-student-science-projects/
Need help with student science projects? — BirdSleuth Our free "Investigating Evidence" curriculum helps educators support students as they ask questions, pose and test hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and share results.
01/05/2011
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Students themselves talk about "What's in it for me?" in doing a science fair project. Explore actual clips about how each chose his or her project -- from bio diesel to cockroaches, from cell phones to sleepy teens. They tell you how to design equipment, search for information, even prepare for judging ... all from their own personal experience!
The Archimedes Initiative The Archimedes Initiative is an effort formed to promote science literacy and increase the number of scientists and engineers in the United States. This initial site is focused around our thematic video content, involving participants in competitive science fairs.
01/05/2011
Want to meet some science fair folks? Click here!
Science Fairs: A Piece Of The Puzzle, uploaded by the YingTRSEF From students to mentors, judges to science fair directors, even a corporate sponsor ... meet the people of science fairs. Every year students can "try on" a new career in engineering, science, mathematics or technology. At the Ying TRSEF, you can even use our new mentor network to connect with "the
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