Science and Mathematics Education Institute
Welcome to our Science and Mathematics Education Institute Web site. This Institute is the brainchild of Dr. Paul Adams, Anchutz Professor of Education and Professor of Physics. The Institute grew out of a desire to improve science and math education for the western Kansas community. This includes improving the education of K-12 and college students, as well as improving the scientific literacy of the general populace. Keep an eye on this site to see how we will accomplish these goals.
Upcoming Sci/Math Events
Western Kansas Regional Science Fair
FHSU will be hosting the 2nd annual Regional Science Fair on February 27, 2010.
Science Fair Registration form (needs to be submitted by February 1, 2010)
Judges Sign-up form
Rules & Regulations for Regional Science Fair:
ISEF RULES
ISEF FORMS
Required KSSEF Forms for 4th-8th Grade Entries:
Adult Sponsor Checklist
Research Plan Instructions
Approval Form 1B
Regulated Research Form 1C
Qualified Scientist Form 2
Bacteria Form
Human Subjects Form
Human or Animal Tissue Form
Hazardous Materials Form
LEGO Robotics Competition
The Lego Robotics competition will be held at the FHSU campus on Friday, April 9, 2010
Registration Form
Science Cafe
Located at Cafe Semolino
Energizing Middle School
July 12-15, 19-22
Registration Form
Modeling
July 12-29
Registration Form
Exploring the Solar System Workshop
June 7-11
1-week face-toface workshop
Registration form
Exploring the Solar System Course
8-week virtual course
Registration Form
Recent Events
Watch Dr. John Heinrchs & Dr.Paul Adams' Tiger Talk as they address the topic of space & their recent trip to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Florida.
LEGO Robotics Workshop
The Lego NXT Workshop is specifically designed to enhance middle school teachers' knowledge of robots and geared to transfer that knowledge and excitement to middle school students!
GLOBE Students in France and the U.S. Expand Collaborative Activities
Dr. Paul Adams, Ms. Kathy Rome (Bison, Kansas) and Dr. Dianne Robinson (Hampton University) traveled to France to work with Danielle De Staerke, Director of Education at CNES and GLOBE France Country Coordinator, and her team of scientists and educators. While visiting the schools, the three presented information on the CALIPSO satellite and guided the students through activities related to aerosols.