5th Annual MobileLab Coalition Conference
The 5th Annual MobileLab Coalition Conference will be on JUNE 28 – JULY 1, 2009 in NEW HAVEN, CT.
For more information, click here.
Scheduling on May 4th, 2009
CityLab scheduling for 2009/2010 will take place on May 4, 2009 from 8 AM – 4 PM.
Evolution Revolution – New Module Available
CityLab received a supplemental SEPA award from the National Institutes of Health to celebrate the bicentennial of Darwin’s birth. CityLab will offer an inquiry module that explores evidence of the molecular basis for the differentiation Darwin observed among Galapagos finches. The module will be available from February 2009 to school groups coming to CityLab.
Teachers that would like to implement the Evolution Revolution – Back to the Future with Darwin as part of a CityLab visit please let us know. The Lab portion will implement the Lowry Essay for determining the concentration of protein in a liquid using a standard.
SummerLab applications now being accepted
Applications for SummerLab 2009 are now being accepted. Please click here.
MobileLab Bus
Due to electrical issues the MobileLab is temporarily out of service. CityLab educators will continue visiting the BioTeach grant schools to help implement the labs. We expect the MobileLab to be back in service soon.
NSTA conference
March 18 – 21, 2009
Drs. Romney and DeRosa will present the workshop “Building an inclusive Science Class” on Friday, March 20 2009 at 2 pm in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. They will share effective strategies to foster collaboration between special educators and scinece educators.
NIAAA Grant
CityLab has been awarded a grant from the NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM, grant #1R25AA017156-01A1 entitled, Alcohol Education for Youths- A Laboratory-Based Experience.
Project Period: 09/30/2008 – 08/31/2010
$496736.00
The project will develop and disseminate laboratory-based investigations that address the physiological effects of alcohol on the body.
NABT conference
CityLab went to the NABT (National Association of Biology Teachers) meeting on October 15-18 in Memphis where Drs. DeRosa and Romney presented a workshop on strategies for teaching scientific thinking.
CityLab wants to hear from you!
CityLab is collecting data on our alumni to find out what effect CityLab has had on you. We would appreciate it if you would send us an email or letter and let us know the impact CityLab or MobileLab experience has had on you academically, professionally, or both.
