The Inquiry Learning Forum (ILF) is an online community of K-12 math and science educators working together to share, improve, reflect, and create learner-centered classrooms. You can obtain or share lesson plans, view video examples of fellow teachers, engage in online discussions, and work online with groups focused around a particular topic or idea.

The I-STEM Resource Network is a partnership of Indiana’s public and private higher education institutions, K-12 schools, business, and government. It supports K–12 teachers and leaders working to implement high academic standards towards STEM literacy for all students. It also provides Indiana education leaders with new knowledge about teaching and learning.

The Actuarial Foundation supports an array of educational initiatives including the Advancing Student Achievement (ASA) program which places actuaries, and their love of math, in the classroom where they can make a difference in our schools.

BioWorksU.com introduces young people to exciting careers in the life sciences industry.

Intel honors U.S. schools that have demonstrated excellence in math and science education as Intel Schools of Distinction. One elementary, one middle, and one high school in each of two categories, math and science, receive $10,000 cash grants and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors.

Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) is a national student challenge to motivate learning, ignite the imagination, and fuel the creative potential in youth.

The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship program seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics majors and professionals to become K-12 mathematics and science teachers. The program provides funds to institutions of higher education to support scholarships, stipends, and programs for students who commit to teaching in high-need K-12 school districts.

Einstein Fellows are brought to Washington, DC with the goal of improving communication between the K-12 STEM education community and those in federal offices working on education issues. Fellows must have 5 years of teaching experience as an elementary teacher or as a science, technology and/or math teacher at the middle or high school level. Apply by January 13, 2008.  The application can be found online at
https://applicationlink.labworks.org/applicationlink/default.htm.

Each year, the President of the United States recognizes outstanding kindergarten-6th grade or 7th-12th grade mathematics and science teachers with the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House. In 2008 the PAEMST program will receive applications from kindergarten through 6th grade mathematics and science teachers. In 2009 the PAEMST program will receive applications from 7th through 12th grade mathematics and science teachers. Nominations are due by March 1; applications are due May 1.

Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship recruits talented college graduates and midcareer professionals to teaching in science, technology, engineering, and math (the STEM fields). The WW Teaching Fellowship offers rigorous teaching preparation, extensive clinical experience, and ongoing mentoring, as well as a $30,000 stipend.
Applications are due by December 15, 2008.

Building Blocks seeks to cultivate young students’ geometric, spatial, and quantitative ability through games, artwork, songs, puzzles, and computer software.

This resource offers free access to quality learning materials. Some of the tools include the Flash Fractal Maker and Simple 3D Drawing tutorial.

This camp, located at the Indiana University Bloomington campus, is designed to give high school students the chance to interact with IU faculty and staff and learn about the latest trends in information technology, the internet and Web design, networking, new media, databases, gaming, and more. June 15 - 19, 2008.

This week-long academy teaches 2nd - 4th grade educators teams how to develop innovative methods for integrating engineering thinking into your classroom. The interdisciplinary educator teams must comprise a minimum of seven teachers from up to three buildings in the same school district/corporation. July 27 – August 1, 2008

Modeling Middle School Mathematics is a professional development program using video lessons and Web-based Internet materials.

This resource, created by Achieve, Inc., and and the Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin, provides states and school districts with web-based tools to help them establish mathematics coursework aligned with entry requirements for higher education and the workplace.

This organization, which represents a group of mathematics educators, mathematicians, and concerned individuals, focuses on improving U.S. mathematics education.  Visit the site to read about their platform, join the discussion forum, and sign up to show your support.

Grants are open to 6-12th Grade Schools currently participating in or interested in beginning to participate in Science Olympiad in Indiana.Grants will be awarded up to $500.  Deadline to Apply: Oct 31, 2008.

For more information or questions please contact Mindy Hart at
1-800-320-6132 or mhart@cs.purdue.edu. This grant program is sponsored by the I-STEM Resource Network and Purdue University Office of Engagement.

This exciting website offers free lesson plan ideas specifically based on high school economics.  There are several modules going over introductory material regarding economics, as well as practical real world applications.  One particular application includes economic musical chairs which allows students the chance to visually interpret the distribution of wealth in our economy.  This is an excellent tool that allows educators to break down the abstract concepts of economics, and to teach the concepts in an interactive way!

The Educational Equity Center at the Academy for Educational Development (EEC/AED) has developed an innovative program known as Great Science for Girls.  Great Science for Girls is an initiative that aims to provide lesson plans and creative ideas for educators to encourage the STEM fields (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) for girls.  Even though many girls are interested in these types of topics, they are flooded with media messages that girls are not supposed to be good at the topics reserved for boys.  Great Science for Girls attempts to break the barriers of gender norms and provides quality materials that are sure to spark the interest of any girl!

Curriki is a non-profit organization which aims to encourage collaboration among teachers all over the world.  There are thousands of lesson plan ideas for students of all ages, as well as a section to post creative lesson plans.  This site promotes high quality ideas to all teachers and is a must see for anyone looking for innovative and exciting ideas for the classroom!

Marian College hosts the AIMS program for students looking to get a head start in college, and more specifically for students looking to get a head start in their math and science curriculum.  AIMS is a four-week summer residential program for a maximum of forty-eight students entering grades 10th, 11th, and 12th.  Stipends will be paid for each level of math curriculum developed.  Also, AIMS is seeking secondary teachers to partake in the summer program.  For more information and the downloadable application for summer employment, please visit the website at www.marian.edu/AIMS.