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Currently teaching Science Methods and Natural Science UH-West O'ahu. NSTA Director Post-Secondary Science Teaching Division (2022-2025)

Kapolei, HI
Joined May 2009
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Yes, the teamwork and the people make everything happen. It is great to be part of such a dynamic group of science educators.
So much work goes on behind the scenes, this is why I love being in a professional learning organization.
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Voice of the Sea "Managing Cats & Saving Native Wildlife on Maui" Youtube Premiere, June 30 @ Noon HST, 3pm PDT, 6pm EDT (and 8am on July 1st for our friends in Guam). URL: youtu.be/ccCDy3H_jRg More info check: seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/ma…. Publicly available following premiere
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Nice to be joining @jodibahr123 and all my friends @nsta!
National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Council Members | Business Wire Super excited for the next three years! businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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Transitions! As I step out of the role of President of @NESTA_US, I am stepping into the role of Director Post-Secondary Science Teaching @NSTA for the next three years. I am excited to be back working with a great team of folks dedicated to excellence in science teaching.
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Well it finally happened yesterday! The old 66 bug passed over to 500,000 miles...
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Check out The Spring Issue of @gokapolei Magazine. There's a nice story about the Dr. Philip Jackson Continental Rock, Mineral, & Fossil Collection that @UHWestOahu & @SarahEGlancy worked diligently to bring to our campus. Here's the link to the article: oahupublications.com/magazin…
Image taken from the @UHWestOahu Seismograph this morning. While it does't look like much, this is how the 7.3 off Japan looks when it reached Oahu.
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NGSS-ESS Working Group Webinar, March 17 at 4 PM ET, 1 PM PT, 11 AM HT. "Why is 'If it can't be grown, it must be mined' important in your ESS classroom?" featuring Scott Brande, @UAB_CAS Chemistry. Free, but registration is required. Visit: nagt.org/nagt/profdev/worksh… to register
Check out this great session @ 3pm HST today. Hear from specialists from NOAA about their resources and opportunities, AND learn from teachers successfully implementing projects. You can register to receive the meeting link at: bit.ly/NOAAmarch3 I hope to see you there!
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UH Manoa's Mauka to Makai Summer Bridge in Oceanography first summer session (May 23-July 1, 2022). Students earn 4 credits in OCN 201 & OCN 201L, tuition FREE, a $4000 stipend, free room & board, and travel from neighboring islands. Goto: go.hawaii.edu/V9i, for info.
My former Assistant Director, Chantal DeWall (linkedin.com/in/chantal-dewa…) is looking for strong #militarytalent for AWS Software Dev Engineer roles in #Washington, #Massachusetts, #Virginia, #NewJersey, #California.
Be @UHWestOahu on Saturday March 12th from 5-8pm for O'ahu Native Nationz Organization (ONNO) Round Dance! Vendor tables (IHS info, art, food, etc.). We have 7 singers/1 MC flying in from the continent. We want as much student and community involvement as possible.
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Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty To apply, visit serc.carleton.edu/246279
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Biomimicry: Technology of Biology PSPP 547 Online Sp. 22. Teachers grades 7-12. Practice biomimicry, design a tool that can be used to inspire technological innovation & bring relevancy to science curricula, & apply skills to STEM courses. Register now: montana.edu/msse/course-cata…
My son has safely evacuated from #superiorfire this evening. It is a huge tragedy. We are lucky he is safe and our home in Superior... well it is just stuff. Not sure how to tell Amazon not to deliver that package.
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Great to see @AMSeducation in LA. It has been too long! Best graduate classes by far: #weather #climate #ocean
Hey LA! We’re here to answer your questions on #teacher professional development. Can’t wait to see you at @NSTA today and tomorrow! #NSTALA2021 #weather #climate #ocean
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Closing in on that magic 500,000 miles... just turned 499499 yesterday. Probably a few less miles between now and the start of the school year in January.
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STEM Methods for K-12 Teachers (MSSE 511) 2-credits online. Specifically designed to provide basic understanding of a range of STEM ed topics to help integrate inquiry-based STEM into classrooms while improving content & pedagogical knowledge in each area: montana.edu/msse/course-cata…
The @WWIImuseum will again offer its Summer Teacher Seminar professional development trainings. Held over two separate weeks, the seminar will offer teachers a choice between a broad survey of a major topic in WWII history, as well as deeper thematic dives:nationalww2museum.org/studen…
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