April 01, 2010 -
First Robotics Competition

First Robotics Competition
April 1 - 3, 2010
www.usfirst.org

April 07, 2010 -
CSSA Board of Directors Meeting

CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
5:30 pm.
www.cssaonline.net/CSSACalendar.htm

April 07, 2010 -
CIC "Day at the Capitol"

Connecticut Invention Convention (CIC)
"Day at the Capitol"
9:00 am. to 1:00 pm.
www.ctinventionconvention.org

April 09, 2010 -
Connecticut Geographic Bee

Connecticut Geographic Bee
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
April 9, 2010
www.ctgeoalliance.org/newsletter-current.html

April 10, 2010 -
CT Science Olympiad

CT Science Olympiad Saturday, April 10, 2010 http://www.ctscienceolympiad.org

April 10, 2010 -
Fire Fighting Home Robot Competition

Fire Fighting Home Robot Competition April 10 and 11, 2010 http://www.trincoll.edu/events/robot

April 11, 2010 -
National Library Week

National Library Week is April 11-17, 2010 

This year’s theme is “Communities thrive @ your library.”  To prepare for the celebration, the American Library Association has a wide range of programming and publicity materials.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/pio/natlibraryweek/nlw.cfm.

April 11, 2010 -
National Environmental Education Week

April 11-17 is National Environmental Education Week

 Inspiring environmental learning and stewardship among students the week before Earth Day.  The theme is “Be Water and Energy Wise!”  Registered partners gain access to a variety of free resources.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO http://www.eeweek.org/.

April 15, 2010 -
Open Competition for Plant Biology Videos

A world-wide, open competition for plant biology videos on YouTube
Deadline:  April 15, 2010

What is Chlorofilms?  A competition for new videos illustrating the remarkable aspects of plant life. 
How?  Create a relevant video, post it on YouTube and complete the
Entry Form by the poster deadline.
Who?  Anyone in the world may enter the competition.  See
Contest Rules for details.
Why?  We want to encourage production of informative, creative and entertaining videos that promote a greater appreciation and understanding of plant life.  You might additionally be motivated by the prize money, the publicity and free advertising that we will bring to the best video.

ChloroFilms received over 60 video enteries in the first competition, with $8,350 awarded in cash prizes.  View Winning Entries
Up to $14,500 will be awarded this year.  Videos on energy and the environment are particularly encouraged!
http://www.chlorofilms.org

April 16, 2010 -
Cassini's Journey to Saturn

Cassini's Journey to Saturn
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Friday, April 16, 2010
7:00 pm. in the Observatory
www.stamfordmuseum.org

Come join us for a new exciting series of astronomy programs!  Head to the Observatory on selected Friday nights for a real treat as we explore the night sky, planets, stars and more!  Start by enjoying a presentation on Saturn followed by a visit to view the night sky through our 22-inch telescope.  The presentation portion of the program will be held rain or shine.  Viewing hours are weather permitting.

Members:  Free / Non-members:  Adults $3, Children (5-17) $2 and no children under 5 please.

April 19, 2010 -
Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day Celebration
Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford
April 19 - 23, 2010
www.CTScienceCenter.org

Be green with us!  Events and programs presented with the CT Department of Environmental Protection.

April 21, 2010 -
NCTM 88th National Conference

NCTM 88th National Conference
April 21 - 24, 2010
San Diego, CA
www.atomicmath.org

April 22, 2010 -
Science & Music Extravanganza

Science & Music Extravanganza
Thursday, April 22, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Wolcott Elementary School
71 Wolcott Road, West Hartford
www.thechildrensmuseumct.org

Please join The Children's Museum for a Science & Music Extravanganza with The TIREBITER Band - a fun night of music and education for the whole family.  The TIREBITER Band will take you on a voyage through the evolution of beats and rythms with their children's show, "Pop 101".  As an added bonus, Museum staff will offer special hands-on demonstrations about sound and music.

$7 / per person for the Children's Museum members
$10 / per person for non-members
Childen under age 2 are free.
Food and drink will be available for purchase.

For more information or to make your reservation, please call 860-231-2830 x44 or email us at:  Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org  or make reservations online at:  https://childrensmuseumct.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DevelopmentEvent/tabid/198548/Default.aspx

April 23, 2010 -
Outdoor Adventures: Snakes of the World

Outdoor Adventures:  Snakes of the World
Friday, April 23, 2010
Bendel Mansion (main building)
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
5:30 - 6:30 pm - Ages 3 thru 6
7:00 - 8:00 pm. Ages 6 +
www.stamfordmuseum.org

Naturalist Chris Evers of Animal Embassy will share a fascinating program on these often misunderstood creatures.  Join us for a revaling look at these remarkable animals and turn your fear into fascination!

Members / $5 and Non-members / $8

Pre-registration is required for this program and space is limited.  Please call 203-322-1646 ext. 6521 to reserve your space.

April 24, 2010 -
Kids Only Workshop: Forensic DNA Analysis

Kids Only Workshop:  Forensic DNA Analysis
Caroline Jakuba, Molecular and Cell Biology, UConn
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10 am to 12 noon
UConn Storrs location (map will be mailed to participants)
Advance registration required: $25
($20 for Museum members) Includes materials fee
Students ages 8 and above

Learn how to extract and analyze DNA using the same equipment and techniques as research scientists at UConn's Molecular and Cell Biology Lab.  You will join a team of forensic DNA technologists led by UConn researcher Caroline Jakuba.  Using analytical techniques, you will solve a "crime" utilizing evidence discovered and collected by crime scene investigators. 
Will you have the skills, know-how and technical savy to solve the mystery?

Presented by the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UConn.
860-486-4460 or http://www.mnh.uconn.edu

April 24, 2010 -
Invasive Plant Workshop

Invasive Plant Workshop
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Saturday, April 24, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 pm.
www.bartlettarboretum.org

In celebration of Earth Day, come to the Arboretum to learn about the invasive plants that live around you.  Do your part to protect the environment.

Learn how to manage the invasives that live in your backyard, how to remove them and what natives to plant in their place.  This is a hands-on educational workshop.  Arboretum staff and UConn certified Master Gareners will be on hand to answer your questions.

Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm.  For more information or to register, call 203-322-6971.  Members are free, Nonmembers Free with Garden admission, Students Free w/school ID card.

April 28, 2010 -
Joint CSSA / CSTA Awards Dinner

Joint CSSA / CSTA Awards Dinner
Wednesday, April; 28, 2010
6:00 pm.
New Haven Lawn Club
www.cssaonline.net/CSSACalendar.htm

April 28, 2010 -
15th Annual Legislative Technology Exposition

Technology Expo at the Legislative Office Building
sponsored by:  CECA - Connecticut Educator's Computer Association
Legislative Office Building
Wednesfay, April 28, 2010
9:00 am. to 1:30 pm.
www.ceca-ct.org

The Connecticut Educator's Computer Association (CECA) is sponsoring the Fifteenth Annual Legislative Technology Exposition.  We are asking school districts from around the state to have small groups of students (a maximum of 4 per group) and their teachers apply to come to the Legislative Office Building to demonstrate to legislators how students use technology to support the learning process.

Groups are needed from all regions of the state and all levels from kinderarten through high school.  We are lloking for projects from all subject matters where technology is used as an integral part of the learning process.  Demonstrations should also show how the incorporation of technology into the curriculum supports the skills tested on the CMT and CAPT and prepares students for future work skills.  All groups must apply.  Only groups that have been pre-selected may participate.

We hope you will notify your legislative representatives if your students are selected and encourage local town officials, Board of Education members, school/business partners and parents to attend.

If you would like to send a group to the Expo, please go to:  http://www.ceca-ct.org for details and to submit an online application.  The deadline is February 26, 2010.  We will notify groups of their participation in March.

April 28, 2010 -
Math in the Humanities

On April 28, 2010
at Williams School in New London
from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
ATOMIC will host "Math in the Hunanities"

an exposition of Dante's use of numerology and geometry in the Devine Comedy presented by Christopher Hammond, Associate Professor of Mathematics at Connecticut College.  Living in the early fourteenth century, Dante Alighieri was unaffected by the modern "division of learning" that seperates the sciences from the arts.  One of the greatest poets of his day, he was also well versed in the rich tradition of classical mathematics.  He drew heavily on mathematical concepts when composing his literary masterpiece; throughout the Devine Comedy, he regularly employed mathematical imagery to specific literary effect. 

This talk will consist of a brief overview of the Comedy, followed by an exposition of the poet's use of arithmetic and geometry.  No particular mathematical expertise will be expected of the audience but would be most appropriate for middle and high school students and their families.

April 30, 2010 -
2010 Long Island Sound Educators Conference

Long Island Sound Educators Conference
Friday, April 30, 2010
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

For more information, call 860-445-9007 ext. 3021
To Pre-register, visit www.seneme.org

Conference Highlights and Activities
*     Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Kevin McBride, Associate Professor, University of
         Connecticut, Department of Anthropology -   "The Cultural Ecology and Native History of Long Island Sound"
*     Hands-on workshops and field trips
*     Exhibit area with information, handouts, displays and more
*     Continuing Education Units for CT Teachers:
Conference attendees can receive .5 CEUs for participating.  Documentation for New York State Credit Hours will also be provided.

General Registration Fee:  $60
Student Regitration Fee:  $30
Presenter/Exhibitor Fee:  $25
Registration fee includes membership or membership renewal in SENEME or NYSMEA and all-day parking at city parking garage across fromThe Maritime Aquarium.  Fee DOES NOT include lunch.

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