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Events Calendar

January 2008

  • January 17, 2008 - JASON Expedition:  Rainforests at the Crossroads, 3:00 p.m -5:00 p.m.

  • This session is designed for teachers whose students are participating in the Science in the Circle program only.  Travel through geological time and observe the closing of the gap between continents and then its reopening with the construction of the Panama Canal. Explore this unique rainforest laboratory from Barro Colorado Island’s Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, the oldest tropical research station on the Earth, and compare it to your local environment.  Call 216-368-5075 for more information.

February 2008

  • February 7-8, 2007 - Science Educators Conference of of Ohio (SECO) 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Educators and  after school science program developers are invited to join us at this statewide conference.  Introducing Immersion Presents, an  after school science program designed to take 4th - 8th grade students on virtual  expeditions to our planet's ocean and great lakes' systems with a research, explorer team led by Dr. Robert Ballard, finder of the wreckage of the Titanic. Conference registrants will see us in the exhibit hall and at an Immersion Presents workshop.

  • February 22, 2008 - Science Olympiad Volunteer Dinner 6:00 p.m.

  • February 23, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Northeast Ohio Science Olympiad

  • Northeast Ohio Regional Science Olympiad events for middle and high school students take place on campus on Saturday, February 23, 2008.

  • February 24, 2008 - Solon Community Center Summer Fair

March 2008

  • March 2 through March 7, 2008 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Live Broadcasts from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary at www.immersionpresents.org

  • March 3, 2008 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Immersion Presents:  Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Cuyahoga County Public Library - Parma Branch, 7335 Ridge Road, Parma.

  • Come and watch a broadcast of this real expedition to Monterey Bay through the Immersion Presents program.  Participate in hands-on science activities.  Free.  Fun.  A collaboration of the Cleveland Lakefront State Park (ODNR), Cuyahoga County Public Library, and the Center for Science and Mathematics Education.  Please call 440-885-5362 to register.

  • March 8, 2008 Science is Fun! Family Day 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

  • Join us for hands on science events for the whole family on Saturday, March 8, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Nord Hall 310. This free event will match families in friendly science focused competitions, just for fun! We'll share footage of the Immersion Presents broadcasts from Monterrey Bay, California and engage participants in hands-on science actvities! Call 216-368-5075 for more information and to register!

April 2008

  • April 13, 2008, Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m, Shipwreck Camp Sampler, Cleveland Lakefront State Park Headquarters, 8701 Lakeshore Blvd. NE, Cleveland

  • Join in on a mini-virtual expedition with Immersion Presents, Dr. Robert Ballard's ocean exploration program for 4th - 8th grade level youth. Hands-on science activities and Shipwreck Camp information.   This event is free and for families of all ages.  Registration appreciated. Call 216-881-8141 extension 3001.  This event is a collaboration of the Cleveland Lakefront State Park (ODNR), Cuyahoga County Public Library, and the Center for Science and Mathematics Education.

  • April 16 and 17, 2008, Research Showcase

May 2008

  • Saturday May 3, 2008, Science is Fun! Family Day 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Join us for hands on science events for the whole family on Saturday, May 3, 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Nord Hall 310. This free event will match families in friendly science focused competitions, just for fun! We'll share footage of the Immersion Presents broadcasts from Monterrey Bay, California and engage participants in hands-on science activities! Call 216-368-5075 for more information and to register!

  • May 21, 2008, 10:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. School Days at Cleveland Lakefront State Park

June 2008

  • June 9 - June 20, 2008, 9:30a.m. - 2:30p.m. Science in the Circle Summer Experience:  JASON Project Expedition:  Rainforests at the Crossroads

  • June 9 - June 13, 2008, Partnering For Success

  • June 16 - July 11, 2008, Future Connections for Cleveland Metropolitan Schools High School Students

  • Eleventh and 12th grade level CMSD students participate in a four week research focused work preparation and career exploration experience on campus.  An additional four weeks of work experiences in business settings follows.

  • June 20, 2008, 7:00pm-9:00pm Immersion Presents and Shipwreck Camp 2008 Preview

  • Join us at Cleveland Lakefront State Park-ODNR (8701 Lakeshore Blvd NE) with naturalist, Carol Ward, and Susannah Hamm of the Cuyahoga County Library System for fun activities around Dr. Robert Ballard's latest program: Immersion Presents: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The Center for Science and Mathematics Education will also preview Shipwreck Camp 2008 for 12-15 year olds. Call 216-881-8141 x3001 to register, please.

  • ***Cancelled***June 24, 2008, Tuesday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. JASON Expedition:  Disappearing Wetlands  Teacher Professional Development

  • Explore this fragile laboratory and focus on the research, monitoring, and management of the interconnected systems of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Study the impact of humans and other environmental factors that continuously change the region. Examine river systems, land mass creation, and the delicate wetland ecosystems in peril.  Call 216-368-5075 or e-mail:  kmk21@case.edu  for more information and to register.  Fee  $150. 

  • ***Cancelled***June 25, Wednesday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. JASON Expedition:  Mysteries of Earth and Mars Teacher Professional Development

  • Unravel the mysteries of Earth and Mars comparing seasons, weather, floodplains, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons, craters, and atmospheres of both planets. Look at cutting edge research and technology that goes into a robotic mission to Mars and look at the efforts to send humans to Mars some time in the future. The mission of this expedition is to gain new insights to the nature and history of Mars, Earth, and life itself.   Call 216-368-5075 or e-mail:  kmk21@case.edu  for more information and to register.  Fee  $150. 

  • ***Cancelled***June 26, 2008, Thursday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Immersion Presents: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Professional Development for Teachers, Home School Families, After School Program Leaders

  • Immersion Presents, an adventure series designed to help youth succeed in science, mathematics, and literacy while using technology, introduces  an adventure to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.  This program is designed for after school programs, science clubs, Boys & Girls clubs,  etc.  Can be used in the classroom.  All expeditions are virtual and focused on ocean  or lake exploration.  Fee:  $75, includes curriculum CD.  Call 216-368-5075 for more information.

  • June 29 - July 18, 2008  Equinox and Spectrum http://precollege.case.edu/

  • These programs are for talented middle and high school students seeking a pre-college experience.  Application deadline:  May 15, 2008.  Call Ana Badillo:  216-368-6735 or e-mail:  ana.badillo@case.edu for Equinox (A residential pre-college experience for high school students).  Call Melissa Rogers:  216-368-1686 or e-mail:  mjr55@case.edu for Spectrum ( A commuter pre-college experience for middle school student.)

July 2008

  • July 1 - 18  Equinox and Spectrum

  • July 14 - July 25, 2008, Cleveland Math and Science Partnership Program, a National Science Foundation Funding Program for Cleveland Metropolitan School District High School Science Teachers

  • July 28 - August 8, 2008,  9:30a.m. - 3:30p.m Daily, Shipwreck Camp 2008

  • In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cleveland Lakefront State Park (ODNR), the Center for Science and Mathematics Education brings back Shipwreck Camp 2008.  Twelve to 15 year old youth participate in an expedition to find shipwrecks in Lake Erie.  For more information, call 216-368-5075.  Cost of this two week camp is $425, includes $25 application fee.

August 2008

  • July 28 - August 8, 2008  Shipwreck Camp 2008

  • In partnership with the Cuyahoga County Public Library and Cleveland Lakefront State Park (ODNR), the Center for Science and Mathematics Education brings back Shipwreck Camp 2008.  Twelve to 15 year old youth participate in an expedition to find shipwrecks in Lake Erie.  For more information, call 216-368-5075.  Cost of this two week camp is $425, includes $25 application fee.

  • August 18-22, 2008 Orientation for Environmental Heroes Program

  • In partnership with the Cleveland Metroparks System, the Center for Science and Mathematics Education prepares 12-15 year old youth in real research, hands-on science, citizen action, and more, for a year long after- school program building a corps of Environmental Heroes! The Canalway Center in the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation will be the home base for this program. To apply for these competitive positions, call 216-368-5075 or e-mail kmk21@case.edu. After school sessions begin Tuesday, September 23, 2008, and continue weekly throughout the academic year.

September 2008

  • September 22, 2008  Environmental Heroes

  • A collaboration of the Cleveland Metroparks System and the Center for Science and Mathematics Education.

October 2008

  • Friday, October 17, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m. Immersion Presents: Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Professional Development for Teachers, Home School Families, After School Program Leaders, Boys and Girls Club Professionals

  • Immersion Presents, an adventure series designed to help youth succeed in science, mathematics, and literacy while using technology, introduces an adventure to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This program is designed for after school programs, science clubs, Boys & Girls clubs, etc. Can be used in the classroom. All expeditions are virtual and focused on ocean or lake exploration. Fee: $100, includes curriculum CD. Call 216-368-5075 for more information.

November 2008

 

December 2008