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Milton O. Pella, 1914-2010

Posted Tue, 08/24/2010 - 20:59 by Brian Bartel

Milton O. Pella, age 96, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010, at UW Hospital in Madison.

Dr. Milton Orville Pella was a native of Wisconsin, born in Wilmot in 1914. He attended elementary and high school in Burlington, earned his B.E. Degree at the Milwaukee State College and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Master of Science degree, Dr. Pella spent four years in the military from 1942 to 1946.

2010-2011 WSST Newsletter Deadlines

Posted Tue, 08/17/2010 - 20:52 by Brian Bartel

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National Lab Day: Connecting Teachers, Students, Scientists and Engineers

Posted Thu, 08/12/2010 - 18:04 by admin

Connecting your students with scientists and engineers is one way to enage them in science. It also provides students with mentors and positive role models. National Lab Day is a national inititive and classroom "matchmaker" launched last year to help facilitate these connections. A National Lab Day project can serve as a cornerstone to project-based learning in your classroom.  more...

Next Generation of Science Standards

Posted Thu, 08/05/2010 - 22:00 by admin

The framework for the next Generation Science Standards can be found at:

Youth Incentive Award

Posted Tue, 07/20/2010 - 23:04 by admin

Youth Incentive Award

Wisconsin STEM Summit on August 15 – 17

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 08:11 by admin

CESA 6, in partnership with the International Center for Leadership in Education, would like to extend the opportunity for WSST's members, colleagues, and staff to attend the Wisconsin STEM Summit on August 15 – 17, 2010 at the Kalahari Resort Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
The K-16 STEM Summit will focus on the importance of a systemic approach to STEM education and highlight the nation’s most innovative models and successful practices.

K-12 professional development opportunity "Earth's Climate"

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 08:05 by admin

Are you seeking a K-12 professional development opportunity that will enhance your qualifications, competency, and self-confidence in integrating Earth system science, climate, and global change into your science classroom? The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) offers a series of six and seven week online courses for middle and high school teachers that combine geoscience content, information about current climate research, easy to implement hands-on activities, and group discussion. 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

Posted Tue, 04/27/2010 - 22:35 by admin

PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL       

DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS for K-9 TEACHERS

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National Middle Level Science Teacher Association

Posted Tue, 04/27/2010 - 22:29 by admin

Dear Middle School Science Teacher, Did you know that there is an organization just for you? We are the National Middle Level Science Teacher Association, or NMLSTA; our mission is to support and promote exemplary and innovative middle level science teaching and learning for all. This coming year, 2011, we will be celebrating our 20th year as an organization and we are inviting YOU to help us celebrate.