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Resource | Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. A resource for integrating argumentation into your science classroom. González-Howard, M., Marco-Bujosa, L., McNeill, K. L., Goss, M., & Loper, S. (2018). Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit. Science Scope.
This column provides how-to strategies and practical advice for the science teacher. A resource for integrating argumentation into your science classroom. González-Howard, M., Marco-Bujosa, L., McNeill, K. L., Goss, M., & Loper, S. (2018). Teacher’s Toolkit: The Argumentation Toolkit. Science Scope.
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Resource | Engineering Encounters: Engineering a Model of the Earth as a Water Filter
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
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Resource | Engineering Encounters: Engineering a Model of the Earth as a Water Filter
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
This column describes creating a classroom culture for engineering. Noting the importance of infiltration in the water cycle and in the supply of essential groundwater led the authors to develop an engineering activity in which students are challenged to build a stackable filter using the Earth process of infiltration as a model. Kilpatrick, J., Marcum-Dietrich, N., Wallace, J., & Staudt, C…
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Resource | Why and how do middle school students exchange ideas during science inquiry?
Science is increasingly characterized by participation in knowledge communities. To meaningfully engage in science inquiry, students must be able to evaluate diverse sources of information, articulate informed ideas, and share ideas with peers. This study explores how technology can support idea exchanges in ways that value individuals’ prior ideas, and allow students to use these ideas to…
Science is increasingly characterized by participation in knowledge communities. To meaningfully engage in science inquiry, students must be able to evaluate diverse sources of information, articulate informed ideas, and share ideas with peers. This study explores how technology can support idea exchanges in ways that value individuals’ prior ideas, and allow students to use these ideas to…
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Event | STEM + Computing K-12 Education (STEM+C) Full Proposal Deadline
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505006&org=DRL&sel_org….
Learn more at https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505006&org=DRL&sel_org….
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Resource | Supporting English Learners in STEM Subjects
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Announcement | New Brief and Video on Early Childhood STEM Education
A new CADRE brief, Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3, draws on research and development supported by the National Science Foundation to highlight important considerations about STEM educational experiences for young children and professional learning for educators who provide those experiences. Read the Brief Additional resources and a new video are available on our…
A new CADRE brief, Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3, draws on research and development supported by the National Science Foundation to highlight important considerations about STEM educational experiences for young children and professional learning for educators who provide those experiences. Read the Brief Additional resources and a new video are available on our…
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Announcement | The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education
This new CADRE paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly…
This new CADRE paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly…
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Event | Preparing Clear and Effective Budgets and Budget Justifications
It is the job of the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure that the project narrative, budget, and budget justification tell a single, connected story that makes a convincing argument for funding. It is also the PI’s responsibility to ensure that all of these follow the National Science Foundation (NSF) guidelines, based on the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and the…
It is the job of the Principal Investigator (PI) to ensure that the project narrative, budget, and budget justification tell a single, connected story that makes a convincing argument for funding. It is also the PI’s responsibility to ensure that all of these follow the National Science Foundation (NSF) guidelines, based on the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and the…
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Early Career News | Why and how do middle school students exchange ideas during science inquiry?
Camillia Matuk (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) and Marcia Linn co-authored this article for the September 2018 issue of the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
Camillia Matuk (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) and Marcia Linn co-authored this article for the September 2018 issue of the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
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Event | Virtual Office Hours for NSF AISL Applicants
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
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Event | Virtual Office Hours for NSF AISL Applicants
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
Learn more: http://informalscience.org/news-views/virtual-office-hours-nsf-aisl-app…
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Early Career News | Former CADRE Fellows receive new DRK-12 awards
Former CADRE Fellows Casey Hord (2010-11), Jamie Mikeska (2010-11), and Emily Moore (2011-12) are among the recipients of DRK-12 awards for 2018.
Former CADRE Fellows Casey Hord (2010-11), Jamie Mikeska (2010-11), and Emily Moore (2011-12) are among the recipients of DRK-12 awards for 2018.
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Newsletter | September 2018 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We received many qualified applicants for the 2018-19 CADRE Fellows program and will announce acceptances in our October newsletter. Thank you to applicants and nominating awardees! For those interested in STEM education policy, the White House convened stakeholders this summer to help inform the development of the 2018-2023 strategic plan for implementing STEM…
Dear Colleagues, We received many qualified applicants for the 2018-19 CADRE Fellows program and will announce acceptances in our October newsletter. Thank you to applicants and nominating awardees! For those interested in STEM education policy, the White House convened stakeholders this summer to help inform the development of the 2018-2023 strategic plan for implementing STEM…
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Announcement | CASIS (International Space Station) Partnering Opportunity
A critical goal for the National Science Foundation is to “develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education”. The International Space Station (ISS) is a perfect laboratory for such integration on a variety of potential DRK-12, AISL, ITEST, Cyberlearning projects and other…
A critical goal for the National Science Foundation is to “develop a robust research community that can conduct rigorous research and evaluation that will support excellence in STEM education and that integrates research and education”. The International Space Station (ISS) is a perfect laboratory for such integration on a variety of potential DRK-12, AISL, ITEST, Cyberlearning projects and other…
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Announcement | NSF DRK-12 Solicitation Webinar Slides & Recording
View slides and recordings from the 2018 DRK-12 Solicitation Webinars. For more proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
View slides and recordings from the 2018 DRK-12 Solicitation Webinars. For more proposal resources, visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit.
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Announcement | NSF 2026 Idea Machine Challenge Details
The 2026 Idea Machine Challenge for future basic science research funding has been launched. The winners will help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering, earn cash prizes and receive public recognition. Do you have the next set of “Big Ideas” for future investment by the National Science Foundation? How to get involved: Submit an entry…
The 2026 Idea Machine Challenge for future basic science research funding has been launched. The winners will help set the U.S. agenda for fundamental research in science and engineering, earn cash prizes and receive public recognition. Do you have the next set of “Big Ideas” for future investment by the National Science Foundation? How to get involved: Submit an entry…
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Early Career News | Sorto Named 2018-19 National Science Foundation Program Officer
M. Alejandra Sorto (CAREER awardee) will serve as an NSF program officer for the 2018-19 academic year.
M. Alejandra Sorto (CAREER awardee) will serve as an NSF program officer for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Announcement | Dr. Karen Marrongelle new head of NSF EHR
NSF has selected Dr. Karen Marrongelle to head its Education and Human Resources Directorate. Read the full announcement here.
NSF has selected Dr. Karen Marrongelle to head its Education and Human Resources Directorate. Read the full announcement here.
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Newsletter | August 2018 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, We've heard! CADRE has been awarded a grant to continue serving the DRK-12 program and its awardees for another two years. Here's what we know. We will continue to share news and resources with you through our monthly newsletters, the cadrek12.org website, and social media. CADRE will work with NSF and a planning committee to organize a PI meeting for 2020. We will continue to…
Dear Colleagues, We've heard! CADRE has been awarded a grant to continue serving the DRK-12 program and its awardees for another two years. Here's what we know. We will continue to share news and resources with you through our monthly newsletters, the cadrek12.org website, and social media. CADRE will work with NSF and a planning committee to organize a PI meeting for 2020. We will continue to…
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Resource | The Use of Theory in Research on Broadening Participation in PreK–12 STEM Education: Information and guidance for prospective DRK–12 grantees
This paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly because some of…
This paper seeks to provide a resource for prospective DRK–12 grantees by identifying some of the theories that current and recent DRK–12 grantees are using in their research on broadening participation. It reflects the results of a synthesis process with a volunteer group of principal investigators (PIs). It offers information that might not be easily found or accessible, partly because some of…
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Announcement | Now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows program!
CADRE is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows cohort! The CADRE Fellows program provides professional growth opportunities for early career professionals in the field of STEM education research. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more…
CADRE is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 Fellows cohort! The CADRE Fellows program provides professional growth opportunities for early career professionals in the field of STEM education research. Through a series of capacity-building activities, the program offers Fellows the opportunity to gain insight into what it takes to be successful and effective in this field, become more…
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Resource | 2018 Informational Webinars on DRK-12 Solicitation 17-584 Resources
Watch a recording of the 2018 DRK-12 Solication Webinar (use the bookmarks on left side of recording to jump to content of interest): Webinar held August 14, 2018 Webinar held September 13, 2018 For resources on preparing and submitting your NSF Proposal, including the solicitation and the PAPPG, visit our toolkit.
Watch a recording of the 2018 DRK-12 Solication Webinar (use the bookmarks on left side of recording to jump to content of interest): Webinar held August 14, 2018 Webinar held September 13, 2018 For resources on preparing and submitting your NSF Proposal, including the solicitation and the PAPPG, visit our toolkit.
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Announcement | Webinar: Give Your Proposal A Competitive Edge with a Great Evaluation Plan
EvaluATE is hosting a webinar on August 22 at 1PM ET on the essential elements of an effective evaluation plan. EvaluATE is the evaluation resource center for the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, so the webinar will focus on proposals for the ATE program, but there should be helpful tips for DRK-12 proposal writers. Learn more and register
EvaluATE is hosting a webinar on August 22 at 1PM ET on the essential elements of an effective evaluation plan. EvaluATE is the evaluation resource center for the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program, so the webinar will focus on proposals for the ATE program, but there should be helpful tips for DRK-12 proposal writers. Learn more and register
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Announcement | The NSF 2026 Big Idea Machine
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is an opportunity for researchers, the public, and other interested stakeholders to contribute to NSF's mission to support basic research and enable new discoveries that drive the U.S. economy, enhance national security, and advance knowledge to sustain the country's global leadership in science and engineering. NSF has released a toolkit that includes…
The NSF 2026 Idea Machine is an opportunity for researchers, the public, and other interested stakeholders to contribute to NSF's mission to support basic research and enable new discoveries that drive the U.S. economy, enhance national security, and advance knowledge to sustain the country's global leadership in science and engineering. NSF has released a toolkit that includes…
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Early Career News | Applied STEM Coursework, High School Dropout Rates, and Students with Learning Disabilities
Jay Plasman (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) and Michael Gottfried co-authored this article for Educational Policy (EPX).
Jay Plasman (2015-16 CADRE Fellow) and Michael Gottfried co-authored this article for Educational Policy (EPX).
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Resource | Considerations for STEM Education from PreK through Grade 3
Research Says Early Learning in Science and Mathematics MattersQuality early STEM experiences provide a critical foundation for learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in ways that facilitate later learning. Early childhood educatorshave a unique opportunity to benefit all students by bringing the STEM disciplines into greater balance with literacy, reducing early…
Research Says Early Learning in Science and Mathematics MattersQuality early STEM experiences provide a critical foundation for learning about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in ways that facilitate later learning. Early childhood educatorshave a unique opportunity to benefit all students by bringing the STEM disciplines into greater balance with literacy, reducing early…
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Announcement | Upcoming Webinars on NSF DRK-12 Solicitation
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research preK-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. REGISTER If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research preK-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. REGISTER If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
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Event | Informational Webinar on DRK-12 Solicitation (17-584)
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research K-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
Join NSF program officers for an informational webinar on the Discovery Research K-12 Solicitation (17-584) due November 14, 2018. There are two webinar opportunities: August 14, 2018 at 1pm ET and September 13, 2018 at 1pm ET. WEBINAR RECORDING AND SLIDES If you are submitting a proposal, we encourage you to visit our NSF Proposal Toolkit for more resources.
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