[ECOLOG-L] Funded MS position at ECU in biology and science education

2015-11-12 Thread Kristine Callis
science education required. North Carolina residency a plus, but not essential. MS program has potential to lead into a PhD program. Come join a newly formed cross-disciplinary collaborative unit of scientists and science educators (STEM CoRE) at ECU. For more information, contact Kristine

[ECOLOG-L] Ecology video game

2013-10-07 Thread Kristine Callis
Hi Ecologers, I need your help in testing and spreading the word about my new project. My side project company, Budding Biologist, recently received an NSF SBIR (small business and innovative research) grant to design and program an ecology themed video game for elementary schoolers. We have te

[ECOLOG-L] Biomes book for young readers

2013-04-09 Thread Kristine Callis
Dear Ecologers, I am a PhD candidate in biology who is writing scientifically (biologically) accurate children's books, because I have been disappointed in the biological misconceptions included in young children's non-fiction books. Some of you may remember when I sent out a free e-book versio

[ECOLOG-L] Sustainability lab

2012-07-26 Thread Kristine Callis
Dear All, I teach a non-majors botany course focused on human plant use. I am looking for suggestions of labs or activities that deal with sustainability/carbon footprint. I would really appreciate any direction or suggestions you all can provide. Thank you in advance. Cheers, Kris Callis

[ECOLOG-L] Budding Biologist: Science education for the very young

2012-07-12 Thread Kristine Callis
Dear Ecologers, I know through discussions about education here on the list-serv that many of you are also involved in community outreach and education. Many of you are also balancing work and family life, with young children, and are therefore aware of the scare amount of scientifically accura

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Families in Science - Balancing your personal and professional life

2012-04-12 Thread Kristine Callis
I think there are another interesting questions to pose: who do we want raising the next generation? Do we want to make it as easy as possible for intelligent, hard working people to becoming parents (and spend the time necessary with the children to raise productive, well adjusted people) and