In this issue:
--By Way of Introductions
--Top 5 Reasons to be a Member of ISTS
--ISTS Fall ’04 Conference
--ISTS Leadership Team
--Announcements
--State Science Policy Newshttps://scholarworks.uni.edu/ias_istsnews/1000/thumbnail.jp

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University of Northern IowaUNI ScholarWorksISTS Newsletter Iowa Academy of Science4-21-2004ISTS E-Newsletter, April 21, 2004Iowa Academy of ScienceCopyright ©2004 Iowa Academy of ScienceFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ias_istsnewsPart of 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 inISTS Newsletter by an authorized administrator of UNI ScholarWorks. For more information, please contact scholarworks@uni.edu.Recommended CitationIowa Academy of Science, "ISTS E-Newsletter, April 21, 2004" (2004). ISTS Newsletter. 1.https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ias_istsnews/1  Iowa Science Teachers Section of the Iowa Academy of Science April 21, 2004 Contents of the ISTS e-newsletter that follows: ·        By Way of Introductions ·        Top 5 Reasons to be a Member of ISTS ·        ISTS Fall ’04 Conference ·        ISTS Leadership Team ·        Announcements ·        State Science Policy News By way of introductions… I’m humbled by the opportunity to serve you in this position as ISTS President for 2004-05.  And I mean Serve in whatever way I can to help you in your professional endeavors. I know I’m speaking for the entire leadership team (named below) and echoing the fantastic legacy of leadership this organization has enjoyed. We’ve already begun planning for what promises to be an outstanding 2004 ISTS conference next October 21.  You can do your part by: 1)passing the word among colleagues of the rejuvenating power of the ISTS Fall Conference; 2) Proposing to share some of the good things you do with science education colleagues (see Fall Conference info below); and 3) Blocking off October 21 2004 on your calendar to join in the informative fun! Jeff Weld, ISTS President, 2004-05   Top 5 Reasons to be a member of ISTS 1. Link to science colleagues through the Iowa Academy of Science, and get the Journal of the Iowa Academy of Science 2. The finest annual conference of science teachers in the U.S., with member discount and presenter’s reduced registration! 3. An affiliation with like-minded professionals, bringing the respect of clientele, community, administrators 4. An informative electronic newsletter (volume 1 before you now!) 5. Support an organization that works on your behalf to: A. Network with other state and regional groups B. Recognize excellence through award programs C. Represent your interests to governmental bodies D. Maintain a high standard of excellence in science education across the state of Iowa   ISTS Fall ‘04 Conference  October 21, 2004 Your conference team is already hard at work to make the 2004 ISTS Fall Conference an invigorating science education experience. Please consider proposing to share some of the work you do at the conference.  You can access the proposal form on-line athttp://ists.pls.uni.edu/       (deadline: May 21)   ISTS Leadership Team, FYI Jeff Weld, President Ernie Schiller, Past President Jeanne Rogis, Treasurer Sara Coleman, Secretary Barb Jacobsen, Exhibits coodinator Kacia Kane, Facilities Chairperson Aaron Spurr, Webmaster Kim Isbell, Elementary Section Chair Suzette Smedes, Earth Science Section Chair Heather Adams, Chemistry Education Section Chair AEA Regional Directors:      Birgitta Meade (1)      Bob Veselis (2)      Molly Foss (4) VACANT (6)      Karen Couch-Breitbach (7)      Tom Ervin (9)      Kara Hageman (10)      Kacia Kane (11)      Jim Kollman (12)      Shannon Cde Baca (13)      Kathy Lockard (14)      Gale Vermeulin (15)      Nadine Weirather (16) IAS Office: Sue DeBord, Marcey Seavey Tony Heiting, DOE Science Consultant Kathy McKee, DOE Environmental Education Consultant   (And always looking for good people. Send an e-mail tojeff.weld@uni.edu if you wish to be more involved.)   Announcements  Past-President Ernie Schiller is Iowa Teacher of the Year 2004-05!  Sara Coleman was honored with the Milken Educator Awardearlier this Spring!  Your own Iowa Academy of Science is proud to present theExcellence in Science Teaching Award to Jeff Seiwert of Pella HS,Lori Ihrig of Williamsburg HS, and Doug Richardson of Norwalk MS!  Tom Ervin (ISTS President 1995) was recently recognized with the UNI Heritage Honors Award for Alumni Achievement!  (Doubtlessly other recognitions and announcements exist out there. Please forward to jeff.weld@uni.edu)   State science policy news  Early indicators of Iowa’s compliance with NCLB are available. See the full story at http://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/nclb/reportcard.html    Foundation for Change: Focusing on Iowa High SchoolsThis report is the end product of a year-long comprehensive study of Iowa high schools. The report includes documentation as to why change is needed, a literature review and recommendations for change. See the full report athttp://www.state.ia.us/educate/ecese/fohs/index.html   Invitation to improve/contribute to this newsletter   How best can this newsletter serve you? What sorts of material are of most value? Something to contribute for the good of the ISTS membership? Zing me a line at jeff.weld@uni.edu.  

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