Grades 9-12: Cell Signaling and Targeted Therapeutics for the Treatment of Cancer

LRSM Series:

Cell Signaling and "Targeted" Therapeutics for the Treatment of Cancer

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 * 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. ET

Target Grade Levels: Grades 9-12

More information/Registration: http://www.magpi.net/programs/lrsm.html

Join Dr. Matthew J. Lazzara, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, for a discussion of cell signaling and 'targeted' therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. This presentation will outline the basic concepts underlying receptor-mediated cell signaling in health and in disease with a special focus on how improperly regulated cell signaling processes can lead to cancer. The discussion will also focus on current approaches for developing therapeutic molecules to interfere with aberrant cell signaling in cancer. Students should have a working knowledge of cell biology and should prepare questions ahead of time for Dr. Lazzara.

Heather Weisse Walsh
MAGPI Applications Coordinator
3401 Walnut Street, Suite 233A
Philadelphia, PA 19104
e: hweisse@magpi.net
p: 215-573-6417
aim: magpik20

Grades 7-12: NASA's Upcoming Speakers

NASA would like to announce the upcoming Wednesday speakers for the DLiNFocus Videoconference series. The series is aimed at upper middle school and high school students to expose them to the variety of careers and research being done at NASA. Each Wednesday a researcher will talk about their work for about 20min and their career path for 10min. Following the presentation is a chance for 5 schools to ask questions to the speaker about their research and career.

The series is every Wednesday at 10:00 PDT (1:00 EDT)..

March’s presenters:

March 4 – Astrobiology – looking at the chemistry of the stars

March 11 – Video Game Technology – explore how the same skills to create video games can assist in NASA mission planning.

March 18 – Lunar Exploration – Using research on the geology of Mars and Europa to plan for future lunar exploration.

March 25 – Astronomy – the exact topic of the talk will be determined shortlyApril 1 – Astrobiology – Examining the role of oxygen to model climate and to look back at Earth’s history.Please visit: http://erc.arc.nasa.gov/dln for more details and registration for each week. Thank you.

Grades 7-9: Entrepreneurial Learning Series: Dan T. Moore III

WVIZ/PBS & Present **FREE to NORT2H Members**

“The Entrepreneurial Learning Series”
One of Cleveland’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Dan T. Moore III

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Dan T. Moore III is one of Cleveland’s most successful “serial” entrepreneurs, having founded no less than fifteen Cleveland based manufacturing companies. Mr. Moore holds 22 United States patents and a number of pending applications, mostly on advanced polymer and ceramic materials and new products incorporating advanced materials. Mr. Moore is a graduate of University School, Trinity College and the Harvard School of Business Administration.

Mr. Moore’s previous activities include:

Initiated in 2003, in conjunction with the Harvard Business School Club and several others, an entrepreneurship program developing teams of individuals that work on start-up and leverage buyout business deals. Turned project over to the new JumpStart Inc. in 2004, but remains an active participant in the program.

Initiated a Junior Achievement Program at East Technical High School.
In conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and four other Harvard graduates, initiated a consulting program for African American SBA applicants.
Has been an active participant in creating Wendy Park at Whiskey Island. Bargain sale transaction completed at the end of 2004 with the help of a $2 million contribution from the Moore family.

Developing Cleveland Industrial Innovation Center (CIIC) at E. 170th and St. Clair in Collinwood - a 70-acre 750,000 sq. ft. industrial facility that will be dedicated to industrial activities.

The program will be hosted by Gary Schoeniger of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Foundation.

Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by March 16th.

A program fee of $75.00 will be charged to schools not in the NOTA member districts. Please process a purchase order to WIVZ/PBS Distance Learning, c/o John Ramicone, 1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 44115 and fax a copy or the p.o. number to 216-916-6361.

Grades 1-3: Laugh Your Head Off with Idioms

March 20
Laugh Your Head Off with Idioms

Offered three times:

10:00-10:45, 11:00-11:45,
and 1:00-1:45
Subject area: English Language Arts

Grade levels: 1 - 3

Students will encounter idiomatic expressions sprinkled throughout both written and spoken language. Idioms can be wonderful vocabulary-enriching tools as students are made aware of both the figurative and literal meanings behind them. Students will get a chuckle as they see how the literal meaning creates a very different picture from the figurative message.
Please note: there is a limit on the number of sites per session. Registrations are on a first-come basis.


1. Questions? Contact Bob Stricker at bob@soita.org or 937-746-6333.

2. Cost: each session is $50

3. Click here for the Registration Form.

4. For more information and listing of Ohio Academic Content Standards, click here.

5. Want to place a test call to SOITA? Dial 216.48.137.41

Grades 3-8: Thats My Bizne$$ Contest

2008-09
WVIZ/PBS, NewsDepth and BizKid$
Special Distance Learning Presentation


Program:

“THAT’S MY BIZNE$$!” Contest


Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Join Rick Jackson, the host of NewsDepth, and guest Gary Schoeniger, Founder and CEO, Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative Foundation on Wednesday, March 11, at 1 p.m. for a special distance learning program. See what other kids are doing to make money. Get some great ideas about creating your own business, or how to present a winning submission to our NewsDepth “THAT’S MY BIZNE$$” Contest. Rick and Gary will answer your questions on this live, FREE distance learning program.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Time: 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Audience: Grades 3 to 8

Transmission Modes: NOTA and eTech/Ohio State IP Networks

Schools interested in participating in this FREE educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by March 9th.

Production and educational outreach funding is generously provided to BizKid$ by a coalition of America’s Credit Unions.

Thank you.

Grades 7-12: Bridge Failures: A Look at Stress **FREE**

Program Flyer: Bridge Failures: A Look At Stress
Request this Program Now
RoundTrips
Tim Gore

roundtrips@clayton.k12.mo.us

School District of Clayton#2

Mark Twain Circle

Clayton, MO 63105

United States

Phone: (314) 773-6934

Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

For maximum interactivity, we recommend no more than two class sizes combined.

On November 7, 1940, in what may be the most dramatic footage of a bridge failure ever caught on film, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington collapsed while being buffeted by wind. Luckily no one was injured. On August 1, 2007, during the height of rush hour traffic, the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis, plunging dozens of cars and their occupants into the Mississippi River. On April 5, 1987, after days of record rainfall and floods, the Schoharie Creek Bridge in New York collapsed killing ten people. Why do seemingly well-designed bridges suddenly collapse? How do forces, both natural and man-made create stress and cause bridge failure? The causes for the three bridge failures above were each different. However, the investigation for each resulted in the same opportunity: to learn from that failure, to be able to design, construct, and maintain better bridges. What’s the science involved in these events? Find out for yourself as you interact with engineers and ask your questions as you investigate these and other real-life bridge failures. Learn about stress points, important elements in design and maintenance, and the effect of natural forces like wind, rain and river flow on the life of a bridge. Find out what engineers do to counteract those forces and create the best bridge design possible. Join us for our fifth program in our continuing series of programs produced with the Missouri Department of Transportation as they build a new bridge over the Missouri River at Glasgow, Missouri.
1. The participant will explore the essential elements involved in basic bridge design.2. The participant will interact with experts involved in planning and executing bridge design and construction and learn about their occupations and work process.3. The participant will gain knowledge about the engineering of bridges.

50 minutes

All times below are displayed in Eastern Daylight Time, as specified in your profile.

3/13/2009
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
3/13/2009
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

There is NO CHARGE for this program.
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Grades 9-12: How Irritating!

How Irritating!
By
UNT Health Science Center
March 11th , 200911:45 AM -12:35 PM CST

9th-12th Grade
$95.00 for interactive sites - click here to register
$45.00 for "view only" sites - click here to register

Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least one out of every five Americans. But what exactly are allergies? Are allergies to pollen, animals, and certain foods the same? Dr. John Fling is a physician in the Department of Pediatrics at the UNT Health Science Center and his practice is in the area of Allergy and Immunology. He will talk about the function of the immune system and the mechanisms of allergic reactions. Join Dr. Fling as he helps us gain a better understanding of this "irritating" problem and how physicians diagnose and treat their patients.

To register go to http://www.connect2texas.net/ .

Laurie Hogle lhogle@esc11.net or Lori Hamm lhamm@esc11.net.

Connect2Texas is a service offered by Education Service Center Region XI3001 North FreewayFort Worth, TX 76106(817) 740-3625