Inside This Issue:
--Message from the Executive Director
--President\u27s Message: Each One, Reach One
--122nd Annual Meeting
--Images from the 2009 ISTS Fall Conference
--Excellence in Science Teaching Awards (ESTA)
--Distinguished Science Awards
--IJAS Silent Auction
--Announcements, Events & Deadlines
--IAS Corporate Membershipshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/iasnews/1014/thumbnail.jp

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University of Northern IowaUNI ScholarWorksThe New Bulletin Iowa Academy of ScienceWinter 2009Iowa Academy of Science: The New Bulletin, V5n4,Winter 2009Iowa Academy of ScienceFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.uni.edu/iasnewsPart of the Anthropology Commons, Life Sciences Commons, Physical Sciences andMathematics Commons, and the Science and Mathematics Education CommonsLet us know how access to this document benefits youThis Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Iowa Academy of Science at UNI ScholarWorks. It has been accepted for inclusion inThe New Bulletin by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact scholarworks@uni.edu.Recommended CitationIowa Academy of Science, "Iowa Academy of Science: The New Bulletin, V5n4, Winter 2009" (2009). The New Bulletin. 15.http://scholarworks.uni.edu/iasnews/15The Iowa Academy of Science is established to further scientific research  and its dissemination, education in the sciences, public understanding of science,  and recognition of excellence in these endeavors. Iowa Academy of Science The New Bulletin Volume 5 Number 4 Winter 2009 Message from the Executive Director Winter has arrived and on behalf of the IAS Board of Directors and the Iowa Academy of Science staff I would like to wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season. As 2009 comes to a close the Academy would like to thank you for your support. The Academy has a healthy mix of long time and newer mem-bers and with your help we hope to grow in 2010. If you haven’t returned your renewal for 2010 please do so today and encourage a colleague to join too.  The IAS Bulletin is an important way the Academy communicates with you during the year. This issue informs you about current activities and events involving the Academy and suggests ways you can help further our mission. If you would like to learn more about serving on Academy committees, as a sec-tion chair or vice-chair, or on the Board of Directors please contact the Academy office. You may also offer your expertise for Academy public outreach projects. Recent examples include the Saylorville Speaker Series and the IAS National Wildlife Refuge Audio Series website at www.scienceiniowa.org.  Congratulations goes to the Iowa Science Teaching Section for the excellent 2009 ISTS Fall Conference that was held in Des Moines. Morgan Masters along with the other members of the ISTS leadership put together another impressive meeting that attracted about 400 Iowa teachers. Next year the conference moves to Ames on October 7th to 9th. Get updates by linking to the ISTS website at www.iacad.org.  We are headed to the Oak Savanna region of Iowa for the 122nd Iowa Academy of Science Annual Meeting, April 16-17, 2010, at Graceland University in Lamoni. Reserve those dates on your calendar and plan to join with your friends and colleagues and meet new ones.  The IAS Annual Meeting is a unique opportunity for you. It brings together scientists, science educa-tors, and science students from many disciplines for 2 days of learning, interaction, and networking. It is also an opportunity to support students in the Iowa Junior Academy of Science who are considering careers in science. Show them your enthusiasm for science and science careers in Iowa by serving as a judge or attend-ing their Friday morning sessions or the Awards Lunch-eon Friday at noon.  You will be receiving the Annual Meeting Advance Pro-gram Guide by mail and you may check the IAS website for updates on events, hotels, and meals. This event will include presentations on nanotechnology, the Oak Sa-vanna region of Iowa, development of novel drugs, re-mote sensing, what freaks of nature tell us about evolu-tion, and much more. We hope to see you in Lamoni!  Craig Johnson Executive Director     Table of Contents  Executive Director Message ·························· 1 President’s Message ····································· 2 Annual Meeting Preview ································ 2 Images from ISTS Fall Conference  ·············· 3 Annual Meeting Save the Date ····················· 3 Annual Meeting Call for Papers····················· 4 Excellence in Science Teaching Awards ······ 5 Distinguished Awards ···································· 5 IJAS Silent Auction ········································ 5 Upcoming Events and Deadlines ·················· 5 Winter Solstice ·············································· 5 Corporate Membership ·································· 6 Call for Presenters—Saylorville ···················· 7 Where your donations go ······························ 7 Sneak Peak! 122nd Annual Meeting  General Sessions  General Session I Saving Lives with Science: New Approaches to Cancer Drug  Discovery and  Development  Fred Hausheer, MD. FACP, founder BioNumerik          General Session II Developing creations and creating  development: Why monsters matter. Mark S. Blumberg Ph.D., Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience and Developmental Science, Department of Psychol-ogy, University of Iowa & F. Wendell Miller Profes-sor         General Session III Spatio-temporal  analysis of human  West Nile virus incidence in the continental United States  Ramanathan Sugumaran Associate Professor of Geography and  GeoTREE Director , University of Northern Iowa   Mark your Calendars For April 16 & 17 Graceland University EACH ONE REACH ONE  We come to a tenuous time in the history of the Academy, a time we need to pull together, main-tain some traditions and let go of others.  As I look back on the scientists & science teachers that have gone before to make this Academy what it is today, I am inspired.  In 1875, a group consisting of C.E. Bessey, the first president of the Academy, and Samuel Calvin at the State University of Iowa at Iowa City, among others organized the Iowa Academy of Science.   By 1900 there were 150 members, by 1920 there were 350 and by 1928 there were 600 members.   Today the Academy has more than 750 members, but in these eco-nomic times, this is not enough to sustain the Academy.  At the present time we must use money from the “farm” annuities at an alarming rate, to stay solvent.  At the current rate this money will be seriously depleted in less than five years.  We can do something about this.  My challenge for you today is to REACH out to a colleague and in-vite them to become a member of the Iowa Academy of Science and join with the larg-est group of scientists, science teachers, com-munity and business members whose mis-sion is to advocate for science in the state of Iowa.  As a scientist, the Academy provides a forum for research presentations and jur-ied journal articles for faculty as well as their graduate and undergraduate students.  As a sci-ence teacher, it provides an outstanding fall Sci-ence Conference with over 75 presentations from pedagogy to content and for $50 it gives each stu-dent at a school opportunities to fund, collaborate and present their research through membership in the Iowa Junior Academy.   Make it your goal to REACH ONE colleague and have them join.  Ask a businessman if they would like to become a corpo-rate member of the Academy.  If everyone could add one more member then the increased mem-bership would ensure the future of the Academy for the state of Iowa.    It is imperative for EACH ONE to REACH ONE.  —Lyn Countryman IAS President Save the Date Iowa Academy of Science  Annual Meeting April 16th & 17th, 2010 Graceland University Lamoni, Iowa Each one , Reach One Ask a Colleague to Join IAS. Images from the 2009 ISTS Fall Conference Conference attendees engaged in  hands-on concurrent sessions. Luncheon Speaker Dr. Phil Plait signs books after his talk. Left to right: Morgan Masters, Conference Chair;  De Anna Tibben, ISTS Chair; Kathy Megivern,  ISTS Vice Chair Dr. Phil Plait explains 7 ways a  Blackhole can Kill You over lunch. Call For Papers  122nd Annual Meeting of the  Iowa Academy of Science Graceland University April 16th & 17th, 2010  ABSTRACT DEADLINE:  February 8, 2010  You and your colleagues are cordially invited to submit abstracts to be considered for poster or oral presentation at the 122nd Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Sci-ence.  Whether your work is in progress or complete, you are encouraged to submit an ab-stract.  Presenting at the IAS Annual Meeting is an excellent opportunity for you and your colleagues to interact with other Iowa scientists.    Why not encourage a student, undergraduate or graduate, to present their research?  Our meetings offer a friendly atmosphere for students to gain experience in presenting their research to others before attending national or regional meetings.  You do not need to be a member of the Academy to present at the Iowa Academy of Science An-nual Meeting.  Abstracts are being accepted November 1, 2009-February 8, 2010 through online sub-mission.    Submit an abstract by: • Visiting http://www.iacad.or • Click on the Submit Abstract button. • Members log in with your username and password.   • Non-members create a temporary account by entering your email address in the new user box.   All Sciences Accepted. Please Post!    For more information:  Iowa Academy of Science, UNI – 175 Baker Hall, 2607 Campus St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0508 IAS website (www.iacad.or), Phone (319) 273-2021 or e-mail iascience@uni.edu IJAS Silent Auction  Donations are needed for the 5th Annual Iowa Junior Academy of Science Silent Auction.  Last year the Auction raised $600 for IJAS, let’s see if we can top that!  Donations may be sent or brought to the Academy before April 5th, 2010.  Thank you to everyone who has donated items in the past, we can’t do the Auction without your generosity!  —Toni Arends IAS Office Manager 319-273-2021 iascience@uni.edu Announcements, Events & Deadlines • IAS Fellow Nominations  Due January 8th, 2009 • Iowa Science Foundation Proposals  Due January 31st, 2010 • Excellence in Science Teaching Award  Applications  Due January 31st, 2010 • IAS Distinguished Awards Nominations Due February 5th, 2010 • Abstracts Submissions Due For 123rd IAS Annual Meeting on or before February 8th, 2010 • Advanced Registration Deadline April 5th, 2010, last chance for $10 registra-tion discount and to order meal tickets. • IJAS Silent Auction Donations Due April 5th, 2010 • Iowa Wetlands Workshop for 3rd-6th grade teachers, Orange Elementary, Waterloo  more info: seavey@uni.edu April 10th, 2010, Register by April 1 • 123rd IAS Annual Meeting April 16th-17th, 2010, Graceland University • Presentation Submissions For the ISTS Fall Conference on or before June 4, 2010 • ISTS Fall Conference October 7th-9th, 2010 • USA Science & Engineering Festival October 10-24, 2010  Do you have know of an event that should be listed in here? Contact iascience@uni.edu and let us know! Environmental Issues Instruction Workshops Iowa's Native Roadside Communities: Wet Prairies Feb. 5-7, 2010 and Apr. 30-May 1, 2010 at Sleep Inn, Mt. Vernon, Iowa More info at: http://www.ceee.uni.edu/Portals/0/Wet%20Prairies%20Brochure%20draft%206.pdf Excellence in Science  Teaching Awards (ESTA) Nomination/Applications Due: January 31st, 2010 http://www.iacad.org/recognize.html#esta  The ESTAs recognize outstanding K-12 science teachers for their work and innovations in science education. Nominations are encouraged from ad-ministrators, colleagues, or a teacher may self-nominate.  Winners are honored at the Iowa Acad-emy of Science Annual Meeting. Awardees receive a plaque and a $200 award.       Distinguished Science Awards Nominations Due: February 5th, 2010 http://www.iacad.org/recognize.html#distinguished  In recognition of the best contributions of Iowans to science research, science education, and ser-vice to science, the Iowa Academy of Science es-tablished the Distinguished Science Awards Pro-gram.  The Awards are announced and the win-ners celebrated at the President's Banquet during the IAS Annual Meeting.  Consider nominating a colleague for one of these recognitions.   Now on Facebook The Iowa Academy of Science   Facebook members can now show their support for science in Iowa by becoming a fan of the Iowa Academy of Science or joining the Acad-emy’s Facebook Group.  IAS Facebook Members will receive updates about the IAS Annual Meet-ing and the ISTS Fall Conference plus other IAS events and programs appropriate for the gen-eral public.  Simply search for Iowa Academy of Science to become a fan or join! IAS Corporate Memberships  The Iowa Academy of Science has a new membership category—Corporate Membership.  Corporate membership is open to any Iowa For-profit business that wishes to support science in Iowa.  Businesses that join the Academy will receive a plaque and IAS publications and an-nouncements.  Corporate members are en-couraged to share information about IAS pro-grams and membership with their scientific and engineering employees.  Corporate membership is divided into Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), Gold ($750) and Plati-num ($1000) levels.  The business decides which level to join.  Higher levels include free registration to IAS Conferences.  Help make our Corporate Member program a success—contact the IAS Office and request Corporate member brochures, then invite a business you know to become a part of the Academy today! Connect a Million Minds  promotes IJAS & other Iowa STEM Programs!   Learn more & make the pledge to bring STEM to youth in your area!    connectamillionminds.com Winter Solstice 2010 Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Integrating Iowa’s Environment with Education   January 15-17, 2010 Honey Creek Resort State Park 12633 Resort Drive Moravia, Iowa 52571 (on Lake Rathbun)   Keynote Speakers: • • David Sobel • • Dave Moore   For a registration packet, send an email to:  AdminICEC@mchsi.com Specify where your IAS donation goes…  Iowa Academy of Science General Fund—Funding the day-to-day operations of the Academy.  IAS Membership Dues do not account for all of the funding required to pay staff, publish newsletters and other member mailings, maintain the website, pay phone bills, etc.  Until the Iowa Science Endow-ment is large enough to support the regular activities of the Academy, additional funds for general ac-tivities must be sought.   If you do not select a place to allocate your donation and you donate less that $250, your donation will be placed in this category.  Iowa Junior Academy of Science Endowment-The Iowa Space Grant Consortium provides $6,000 to support the IJAS Annual Meeting Competition and awards for 2010.  In return the Academy must raise a matching $6,000 to provide long-term support for IJAS.  Donations made specifically to IJAS and proceeds from the IJAS Silent Auction contribute to the Academy’s match.  Iowa Junior Academy of Science Starr Student Research Grants-IAS provides $1,000-$2,000 in small grants to individual middle and high school students to support their science fair projects.  The Student Programs Committee provides additional support to these students through grant proposal feedback and matching students to scientist mentors.  Iowa Science Teachers Fall Conference-Iowa’s Largest gathering of Science educators.  The Iowa Science Teachers Section of IAS raises their own funds to put on this conference each year.  Dona-tions to ISTS will assist in bringing in guest luncheon speakers and other event programming.  Iowa Science Endowment Fund-This fund was established to secure the long term financial success of the Academy.  Donations of $250 or more that are not designated specifically for other projects are automatically placed into this fund.  A portion of the annual growth of this fund may be used by the IAS Board for IAS projects including general expenses.   Benchmark Fund-IAS uses the Benchmark fund to develop additional revenue for the Academy.  The benchmark fund pays membership brochures and other promotional materials and activities. Call for Presenters 2010 IAS Speaker Series at the Saylorville Visitor Center   The IAS Speaker Series is co-sponsored by the IAS and the Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake. The series pro-vides opportunities for the public to meet Academy members and learn about science in Iowa from Iowa scientists. The Acad-emy is seeking members to present in the third annual IAS Speakers Series at the Saylorville Visitors Center.  All areas of science are welcome.  Past presentation topics have included Iowa giant ground sloths, fossil birds of Iowa, ground water quality and the science of Lewis and Clark.  Help the Academy reach our mission of promoting public understanding of science by sharing what YOU do!   Please contact IAS Executive Director, Craig Johnson (craig.johnson@uni.edu or 319-273-2581) if you are interested in becoming a part of the Sayorville series. Iowa Academy of Science The New Bulletin Volume 5 Number 4 Winter 2009  Iowa Academy of Science UNI -175 Baker Hall 2607 Campus St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0508  Return Service Requested  The New Bulletin is a publication of the Iowa Academy of Science and is dis-tributed to current IAS members 3-4 times per year.   Volume 5 Number 4 Winter 2009 also available online at:  http://www.iacad.org  Managing Editor: Craig Johnson Editor: Marcy M. Seavey  Copyright 2009.  All rights reserved. For copy permission, send a formal request to iascience@uni.edu.  Article Submission: The deadline for submission of articles for Vol. 6 #1 is February 1, 2010.  Articles must be pre-approved.  For more information con-tact Craig Johnson, IAS Executive Director, at craig.johnson@uni.edu  Advertising Rates:  request advertizing information from iascience@uni.edu Iowa Academy of Science Institutional Members  University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls Buena Vista University, Storm Lake Central College, Pella Coe College, Cedar Rapids Cornell College, Mt. Vernon  Des Moines University, Osteopathic & Podiatric Medicine Drake University, Des Moines Earthpark, Pella Graceland University, Lamoni Grand View University, Des Moines Great Ape Trust of Iowa, Des Moines Grinnell College, Grinnell Iowa Central Community College Iowa Conservation Education Coalition Iowa State University, Ames    Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt Pleasant Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Krell Institute, Ames Loras College, Dubuque Luther College, Decorah Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Northwestern College, Orange City Simpson College, Indianola The Nature Conservancy, IA The Putnam Museum, Davenport University of Dubuque, Dubuque University of Iowa, Iowa City Wartburg College, Waverly  

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