National Science Foundation DCL: Supporting Research Advances in Smart and Connected Communities

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The National Science Foundation has released a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) announcing their intention to support research that addresses challenges in enabling Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC). Through this DCL, NSF aims to accelerate fundamental understanding and stimulate basic research on frameworks that integrate and operate on data from multiple sources and at multiple temporal and spatial scales, new sociotechnical systems that are interconnected and interdependent, and new technologies for innovative applications and services to enable more livable, workable, sustainable, a

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STELAR Webinar: Smart and Connected Communities: An ITEST Perspective

Event

In this STELAR webinar, NSF Senior Advisors provided information about funding opportunities through Supporting Research Advances in Smart and Connected Communities and two of the NSF-supported Next Generation STEM Learning for All Forum presenters expanded on their Forum presentations and considered how ITEST projects may be able to connect to the Smart and Connected Communities work.

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STELAR & CS10K Twitter Chat: Beyond Color Lines: Increasing the Number of Ethnic and Racial Minorities in CS

Event

The CS10K Community and the STEM Learning and Research Center (STELAR) hosted a #cs10k #ce15 Broadening Participation in STEM Education Twitter chat on Monday, October 12 from 8-9pm ET. Our chat discussed how to go beyond the color lines and increase the number of ethnic and racial minorities in computer science.

Check out the storify below and feel free to join in on the conversation.

For more information  on future CS10K events, please contact Melissa Rasberry via email at mrasberry@air.org or on Twitter @MelRasberry.

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National Science Foundation - Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Program Solicitation

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ITEST is a program that promotes PreK-12 student interests and capacities to participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future. To achieve this objective, ITEST supports the development, implementation, and selective spread of innovative strategies for engaging students in experiences that: 

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2016 AERA Annual Meeting - Call for Submissions

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About the Annual Meeting

The AERA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of scholars in the field of education research. It is a showcase for ground-breaking, innovative studies in a diverse array of areas -- from early education through higher education, from digital learning to second language literacy. It is where to encounter ideas and data that will shape tomorrow's education practices and policies, and where to connect with leading thinkers from the U.S. and around the world. 

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2016 ITEEA - Call for Presenters and STEM Showcases

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The International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) is the professional organization for technology, innovation, design, and engineering educators.  Our mission is to promote technological literacy for all by supporting the teaching of technology and engineering and promoting the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits.  ITEEA strengthens the profession through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications, and classroom activities.

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