Submission Deadline: January 15, 2008
NAAEE welcomes presentation proposals for the 37th Annual NAAEE conference in Wichita, Kansas, on October 15–18, 2008.

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Deadline: February 8, 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accepting Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program applications from students who will have official Junior status in Fall 2008. The Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship program is designed to increase undergraduate training and public understanding, recruit and prepare students for public service careers, and careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science, and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States.

July 9-12, 2008 ~ Australia
Call for Papers >> (Deadline: January 30, 2008)
The 2008 AAEE Conference "Environmental Education Up the Track: Hot Topics for our Community" in Darwin, North Territory, is uniquely positioned as a cross-road for diverse experiences in tropical Australia. Come 'up the track' to Larrakia country and Charles Darwin University or join the virtual conference.

Application Deadline: February 4, 2008
Submit your application today to this exciting experience that provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, environmental, and polar research and peer mentoring. Chosen Master Teachers (with five or more years of teaching experience) will spend one to three weeks participating in research around the globe.
Contact: armada@gso.uri.edu or 401-874-6211

Application Deadline: March 14, 2008
From the International Sustainable Development Studies Institute, the People, Ecology, and Development study abroad program will focus on the links between culture, ecology, and sustainability through the experiential study of specific communities and ecosystems. Includes the intensive study of Thai, as well as studies of organic farming and agroecology; islands, reefs, and mangrove ecosystems; and ethnic peoples and forests.

Application Deadline: January 12, 2008
February 23 - March 1, 2008
The Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia’s "Monarch Across Georgia" program is sponsoring a journey to the heart of Mexico to experience the Monarch butterfly over-wintering grounds. Visit a rural Mexican school, towns, settlements, and Volcan Paricutin to witness local effort to preserve the Monarch butterfly.

February 29 - March 2, 2008 ~ Trinity, Texas
The 2008 Growing the Seeds of Environmental Education Conference is sponsored by Houston ISD's Outdoor Education Center at Camp Olympia and the Texas Association for Environmental Education. It is held at HISD's OEC outside of Trinity, TX, on the shores of Lake Livingston.

This National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) online course series for middle and high school science teachers combines geoscience content, current climate research, easy to implement hands-on activities, and group discussion.

· CD 101 Introduction to Earth's Climate: January 11 - February 22, 2008
· CD 102 Earth System Science: A Climate Change Perspective: January 18 -
February 29, 2008
· CD 103 Understanding Climate Change Today: April 4 - May 16, 2008

This 32-credit master’s degree program brings educators from schools, museums, nature centers, and alternative teaching settings together in learning communities to develop and deepen their capacity to integrate ecological concepts into the curriculum. The program includes two field-study summers and three distance learning school-year semesters. For more information visit the Web site or contact info@lesley.edu

January & February 2008 ~ Cambria, California
Leading marine biologists are cooperating in an unprecedented research project to study Pacific patterns. With the increase of GPS abilities and a "shrinking" of electronic components, scientists have been able to tag and track elephant seals, whales, sharks, tuna, even birds and squid! In January/February 2008, five scientists from the "Tagging of Pacific Predators" or TOPP program, will be visiting Camp Ocean Pines to share their research.

The Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College offers a 12-month graduate program that culminates in a master's degree in environmental education. This program is designed for college graduates who will work as environmental educators in diverse settings such as nature centers, outdoor education programs, nonprofit camps, parks and recreation programs, public and private schools, and independent environmental organizations. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

July 14-15, 2008 ~ Crystal City, Virginia
Application Deadline: February 27, 2008
The Association of American Colleges and Universities, in partnership with the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research, announces the next phase of The Educated Citizen and Public Health, a project designed to help faculty members create coherent undergraduate curricula that engage students with the world's major questions through the lens of public health.

February 4 - April 25, 2008
This Montana State University Environmental Science Education: Winter Ecological Field Studies course is designed for educators (grades K-14) to learn and practice basic ecological field study techniques and integrate them into their environmental, science, or ecology instruction.

The United Nations has declared 2005-2014 the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. The US response to the decade is being spearheaded by the US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development. The K-12 sector team of the US Partnership, with input from educators in public, private, and pre-service fields, has generated a draft set of national sustainability education standards and are seeking feedback on these standards.

Contact Gilda Wheeler or Kim Rakow Bernier for more information.

Download the draft sustainability education standards, then click on "submit your comments" to provide feedback online.

Proposals due: January 31, 2008
Restore America's Estuaries announced the Call for Dedicated Sessions, Presentations, and Posters for the 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration – "Creating Solutions through Collaborative Partnerships," to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 11-15, 2008.

By David A. Bainbridge. Published by Island Press. With almost a billion people around the world affected by dryland degradation and
desertification, A Guide to Desert & Dryland Restoration offers practical, field-tested solutions to this critical problem. This book focuses on restoring arid regions, exploring the causes of desertification and land abuse, the history of dryland decline, and describes the processes and procedures needed to evaluate, plan, implement, and monitor desert restoration projects. Fully illustrated with excellent photos and illustrations and references for further information.

This book is designed to be used as a semester-long class with material suited for high school or college. Alternative irrigation systems, seed collection, and restoration planning could be used at any level for class activities. Selected chapter powerpoints are available free online.

This new Maryland Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Web site features a user-friendly design and comprehensive information on the MAEOE conference, Maryland Green Schools, Schoolyard Habitat, and more. The new Schoolyard Habitat section features inspiring before & after photos and information on how to successfully choose, fund, implement, utilize, and maintain hundreds of habitat projects and avoid common obstacles. In addition, visit the interactive map featuring Maryland Green Schools & Centers, and (coming soon) Model Schoolyard Habitats.

This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Web site "Your Environment, Your Choice" was designed especially for high school students to help make environmentally sound choices about the products they use, the waste they create, and the environment in which they live.

Treasures in the Sea: Our Bahamian Marine Resources provides educators with scientific information and engaging, hands-on activities. Visit the Web site to download the book or sections of the book, link to resources related to the activities, find out about training workshops in the Bahamas, and share teaching ideas and experiences in marine conservation education. Developed by the American Museum of Natural History and Bahamian partners.

This new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Student Opportunities Web site provides information about NOAA educational opportunities, scholarships, internships, and fellowships. The site also provides student opportunities by geographic location, underrepresented communities, and opportunities specific to students with disabilities.

The DNA Files III documentaries and features explore the science of genetics and its ethical, social, and legal implications, and National Public Radio is now broadcasting this series nationwide. The Web site offers background information as well as podcasts in MP3 format.

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