Wednesday, December 28, 2005

[Grants] Informal Science Education (ISE) The ISE program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration.(A PureEdge download package is available for this opportunity for submission via Grants.gov.) 10:56:16 AM Google It!    [Schools] Many Missouri Schools Join 'Go Solar' Program The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced that three St. Louis-area schools have joined the list of Missouri Schools Going Solar: Rockwood South Middle School, South Technical High School and Whitfield School, bringing the total of Missouri Schools Going Solar participants to 14, including 10 St. Louis-area schools. [Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com] 10:24:16 AM Google It!    [Schools] Clarion University Enters the Solar Age As volatile oil prices ping-pong with the weather and natural gas prices shoot up over 30 percent with North America's dwindling supplies, Clarion University is looking beyond fossil-fuels to clean renewable energy from the sun to power its new hi-tech teaching facility. [Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com] 10:18:44 AM Google It!    [Green lifestyle] The Big Picture In the current issue of "This Green Life", Sheryl Eisenberg reflects on the environmental impact of disposable cameras. 10:03:03 AM Google It!

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