• NSF Workshop on Active Learning in STEM disciplines:  active in the classroom, 'granted a Tablet PC' and learn
            to use a web-based system to support active learning in your classrooms, participate in a multi-institutional
            study to documenting the impacts of active learning across STEM disciplines.
            visit http://www.cs.ucsd.edu/~bsimon/CCLI08/
            July 9-11 workshop to be held in San Diego, CA.
            NSF-funded workshop spaces are open to faculty from US institutions.
            Applications are due March 27, and multi-disciplinary team applications are recommended.
            Beth Simon    bsimon@cs.ucsd.edu
            Beth Simon CSE Department UC San Diego http://www.cs.ucsd.edu/~bsimon

• Modeling Workshops in high school physics, chemistry, and/or physical science will be held in summer 2008
            in Birmingham AL, Arizona, Georgia (probably), Miami FL, Maine, New York, North Carolina (probably),
            Ohio, Philadelphia PA, Pittsburgh PA, and Dallas TX.
            Visit <http://modeling.asu.edu> for details.      Jane Jackson, Co-Director, Modeling Instruction Program
            Box 871504, Dept.of Physics, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287 480-965-8438/fax:965-7565 <http://modeling.asu.edu>

• Chautauqua Short Courses: Using Research-Based Curricula and Tools to Promote Active Learning in Introductory
             Instructors:      Priscilla Laws, Dickinson College;  David Sokoloff, University of Oregon;
                                    Ronald Thornton, Tufts University
                                    June 7-9, 2008 at University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

• Chautauqua three-day course Programs.  These could be the last opportunities. 
            >October 2-4,  DAY-14  The Birthplace and Early History of the Atomic Bomb around Albuquerque NM,
                 Ferenc M. Szasz, Department of History, University of New Mexico and other speakers
            >May 12-14, DAY-1  Changing Science Courses to Promote Critical Thinking in Dayton OH, Craig E. Nelson,
                 Indiana University (Last offering due to retirement)
            >June 2-4,  DAY-5  The Radio Universe and the Green Bank Telescope at Green Bank WV, Richard Prestage,
                 National Radio Astronomy Observatory
            >July 9-11,  DAY-6  Interferometry in Radio Astronomy, the VLA and the VLBA at Socorro NM, David G.
                 Finley, National Radio Astronomy Observatory
            >June 25-27,  DAY-8  Glaciers in Alaska around Anchorage AK, Kristine J. Crossen, University of Alaska
                 Anchorage
            >July 28-August 1,  DAY-13  Geology and Ecology of the Colorado Western Slope, around Grand Junction
                 CO,  Donald Sullivan, University of Denver, and P. Kelly Williams, University of Dayton
            While designed for college faculty, we also welcome retired faculty, high school teachers and adult companions.  Course
               descriptions and other details including costs are available on our web site where one can also submit an on-line application.
               The full slate of courses is listed there.  The site can be accessed at: http://campus.udayton.edu/~physics/gkm/chau/
               George K. Miner, Ph. D.  Professor Emeritus, Department of Physics, and Director, Chautauqua Field Center
               Email: miner@udayton.edu    Fax: 937-229-2185

•Modeling Instruction workshops: The Ohio State University, in partnership with Columbus Public Schools and        
    Olentangy Local Schools, and with support from the Ohio Board of Regents through the Improving Teacher Quality
     Program, is once again offering Modeling Instruction workshops in chemistry and in physics/physical science.            June 10 – 26 (8:00 – 4:00, weekdays only)  at Olentangy High School (about 7 miles north of Columbus’s outer belt).                       Participants receive (for FREE): 6 graduate quarter credits from OSU, Lunch each day, Classroom materials, Instructional materials,
     A small budget to purchase additional classroom materials. Funds are available to provide housing for those from outlying areas of
     the state. Applications should be received by  March 14, 2008.  Please contact Kathy Harper (harper.217@osu.edu, 614-292-1525).