RI Science Professional Development and Student Opportunity Bulletin

October 11, 2013

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New In This Bulletin:

Resources for Earth Science Week! - Free Print Copies of The Earth Scientist Register for Web Seminars on NGSS Core Ideas: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions October 22nd Register for the New England Environment Education Alliance Conference - November 1st 3rd eCYBERMISSION Early Registration Deadline - November 1st (Middle School) Rodger W. Bybee to Present of Translating NGSS into Classroom Instruction November 5th

(admission is Free)
2014 ASPIRE Program Seeks Student Applicants Apply by December 1st Job Opportunities: Job Title: High School Biology/General Science Teacher Long Term Substitute Position Organization: North Kingstown High School Location: North Kingstown, RI Start Date: October 15th NKHS is looking for a long term substitute to run through the end of the first semester. Candidate needs to be certified in Biology and General Science (4 sections of Biology and 1 of Earth Science). Contact: Rick Powell - richard_powell@nksd.net Science Department Chairperson North Kingstown High School NEWS:

NGSS News:

Washington Is Latest State to Adopt New Science Standards

Congratulations to Washington State, which last week joined Delaware, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont and became the eighth state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Governor Jay Inslee and state superintendent Randy Dorn were on hand at Cascades Middle School last Friday to announce the news; read more about NGSS in Washington and how students are using fat kittens, skateboards, and BMX bikes to learn science.

NGSS Journal Articles

NSTA offers a tremendous collection of journal articles authored by NGSS lead writers and others. Articles examine the practices, crosscutting concepts, connections to common core, and more. The Next Generation Science Standards and the Earth and Space Sciences by Michael Wysession The Next Generation Science Standards: a Focus on Physical Science by Joe Krajcik The Next Generation Science Standards and the Life Sciences: The important features of life science standards for elementary, middle, and high school levels by Rodger Bybee Exploring the Science Framework: Making connections in math with the common core state standards by Robert Mayes and Thomas R. Koballa, Jr. Exploring the Science Framework: Engaging learners in scientific practices related to obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information by Philip Bell, Leah Bricker, Carrie Tzou, Tiffany Lee, and Katie Van Horne Exploring the New Standards: How to form a study group to examine the Next Generation Science Standards, second public draft by Ted Willard, Harold Pratt, and Cindy Workosky Engaging Students in the Scientific Practices of Explanation and Argumentation by Brian J. Reiser, Leema K. Berland, and Lisa Kenyon Engaging Students in Scientific Practices: What does constructing and revising models look like in the science classroom? by Joseph Krajcik and Joi Merritt The Second DimensionCrosscutting Concepts by Richard A. Duschl Core Ideas of Engineering and Technology by Cary Sneider Scientific and Engineering Practices in K12 Classrooms by Rodger W. Bybee

RIDEs NGSS Page

Find easy access to the NGSS standards, information on RIs participation as a Lead State, the Framework, and other resources Recorded Link for RIDEs Webinar Next Generation Science Standards Rhode Islands Implementation Plan originally webcast on September 17 can be found under the Resources section of the RIDE NGSS page
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To kick off season seven of Lab Out Loud, hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler talk with science teacher Paul Andersen from Bozeman, Montana. Andersen has been creating videos for science education for many years, and recently has made a collection of videos to guide science educators through the Next Generation Science Standards. Listen to Lab Out Loud to hear Andersen discuss his videos and how you can use them to integrate the NGSS in your classroom.

Web Sites Worth Exploring: Wolfram|Alpha Chemistry Interface - http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Bonding is pretty fundamental, as it determines the shape of a molecule, which in turn determines how a molecule behaves. Wolfram|Alpha now supports Lewis structuresdiagrams that show both the bonded and unbonded electrons in a molecule. But as any good teacher will tell you, even more important than finding the answer is the procedure used to get that answer. Thus, Wolfram|Alpha is expanding its Step-by-step interface into the realm of chemical bonding (with even more Step-bystep functionality coming soon).

10 of the best Apps to start your school year with (from eSchool News)
Last year we presented 10 of the best Apple apps for education in 2012, which highlighted some of the best

apps for iPhones and iPods. However, with new upgrades in touch technology, and the emphasis on Common Core State Standards and school reform in general, we've come up with a new list of the best Apple- and Android-based education apps for 2013.

Ten of the best virtual field trips (from eSchool News)

The benefits of virtual field trips are well known: They're inexpensiveoften freeand are less time-consuming than a real trip. But researching which virtual field trips are best can prove labor-intensive, and many resources are out-of-date. [ Read More ]

Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science? (New York Times)
Last summer, researchers at Yale published a study proving that physicists, chemists and biologists are likely to view a young male scientist more favorably than a woman with the same qualifications. Presented with identical summaries of the accomplishments of two imaginary applicants, professors at six major research institutions were significantly more willing to offer the man a job. If they did hire the woman, they set her salary, on average, nearly $4,000 lower than the mans.

Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers

Resources for Earth Science Week! - Free Print Copies of The Earth Scientist
In honor of Earth Science Week (October 13-19), the National Earth Science Teachers Association (NESTA) is offering a special opportunity to join NESTA and select four past print issues of The Earth Scientist (TES) to be mailed to you at no cost! Go to NESTAs TES archive page to see contents of past issues of TES, including the posters available in each issue, and instructions on selecting your free issues. Remember, we have a limited supply, and once they're gone in print, they're gone! Once you're a member, you have online access to all TES issues.

Meet Me in the Middle at NSTA - Boston The NSTA's Middle Level Science Teaching Committee is pleased to announce a joint NSTA-NMLSTA venture called Meet Me in the Middle planned for Friday, April 4, 2014 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Boston Westin Waterfront hotel. Taking place during the NSTA's national convention this whole day is designed to offer information, ideas, and presentations geared specifically for science teachers of grades 5-8. There will be food, fun, and door prizes too! The committee is searching for middle school presenters for a Share-A-Thon event from 12:30 - 2:00. Information can be found at: http://nmlsta.wordpress.com/conferences/ for presenters or attendees. If additional information is needed please contact: Patty McGinnis, pattymcginnis1@gmail.com NSTA Division Director NSTA Committee on Middle Level Science Teaching New!! Register for Web Seminars on NGSS Core Ideas: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions October 22nd
NSTA continues to explore the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by presenting a web seminar series focusing on the disciplinary core idea of Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions. This webinar addresses questions such as How can one explain and predict interactions between objects and within systems of objects? This web seminar will provide guidance on: which concepts are central to an understanding of motion and stability how ideas that students have about forces and interactions can be leveraged during instruction how the scientific and engineering practices can be incorporated into instruction so that students can deepen their understanding of these ideas Plan ahead for the entire web seminar series on disciplinary core ideas. Nov. 5: Earth's Place in the Universe Nov. 19: Earth's Systems Dec. 3: Earth and Human Activity

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National Assessment Governing Board Seeks Nominees to Fill Five Open Positions Nominations Close October 18th
The National Assessment Governing Board is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to serve four-year terms and help lead groundbreaking initiatives involving the National Assessment of Educational Progress, including efforts to increase parent engagement, improve academic preparedness, and provide innovations in assessment. The following positions will be open in 2014: chief state school officer, eighth-grade teacher, fourth-grade teacher, secondary school principal, and general public member. The term for each of the five positions is October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2018. Learn more about what Governing Board members do and where they come from, and submit a nomination for yourself or someone you know. Nominations may be submitted via email or mail to: Dr. Mary Crovo Email: nagbnominations@ed.gov Deputy Executive Director National Assessment Governing Board 800 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 825 Washington, DC 20002-4233

Geologic Map Day: Celebrate on October 18

On Friday, October 18, 2013, you are invited to join in the celebration of the second annual Geologic Map Day! The final major event for the school week of Earth Science Week 2013 (October 13-19), Geologic Map Day will promote awareness of the study, uses, and importance of geologic mapping for education, science, business, and a variety of public policy concerns. The event will enable students, teachers, and the wider public to tap into educational activities, print materials, online resources, and other opportunities for participation. Check out the Geologic Map Day poster included in the Earth Science Week 2013 Toolkit (http://www.agiweb.org/pubs/pubdetail.html?item=609610). The poster provides a geologic map, plus step-by-step instructions for a related classroom activity, encouraging students to explore what geologic maps can tell them about natural hazards. Geologic Map Day is hosted by the U.S. Geological Survey, the Association of American State Geologists, the National Park Service, the Geological Society of America, and Esri in partnership with AGI, the organizer of Earth Science Week. Additional resources for learning about geologic maps can be found on the new Geologic Map Day web page (http://www.earthsciweek.org/geologicmap/).

Engineering is Elementary Curriculum Project at the Museum of Science, Boston Teacher Educator Institute
The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Curriculum Project at the Museum of Science, Boston is holding a Teacher Educator Institute on October 23-25, 2013. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about EiE and becoming part of the EiE Professional Development Community, register here: http://www.eie.org/content/teacher-educator-institutes-0. The EiE Teacher Educator Institute (TEI) prepares educators to facilitate EiE workshops with teachers. After attending a TEI, educators will have the skills, resources, and ability to be a local resource for teachers using EiE.

Next Generation Science Standards Moving Rhode Island Forward October 24th
Presenters: Peter McLaren and Jennifer Solek RIDE Science and Technology Specialists Where: South Kingstown High School Auditorium 215 Columbia Street Wakefield, RI 02879 4:00 6:00 PM On May 23 Rhode Island became the first state in the country to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards. All educators are invited to learn more about Rhode Islands plan for implementation of the NGSS. Questions to be addressed: How were the standards developed? Whats different about these standards? What is a standard? What is Rhode Islands plan for implementation? Where can I find NGSS resources?
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SCIENCE EDUCATION AT THE CROSSROADS 2013: Engineering the Inquiry-based Learning Process October 25 & 26
The Worcester Academy Science Department (Worcester, MA) invites Middle and High School science teachers who to join us in a conference to discuss the 21st century science classroom. SCIENCE EDUCATION AT THE CROSSROADS 2013: Engineering the Inquiry-based Learning Process October 25th and 26th, 2013 Worcester Academy, Worcester MA. What should the 21st Century Middle School or High School science classroom look like? What does inquiry-based teaching and learning look like in the MS or HS science classroom? What are the boundaries or limitations?

Worcester Academy is hosting a regional working conference this October. It is a local iteration of the national Science Education at the Crossroads Conference. Our theme for this conference is "Engineering the Inquirybased Learning Process." If you are pursuing creative or unconventional approaches to inquiry-based learning in the science classroom, if you are interested in learning about or learning more about inquiry-based science education, please consider participating. This discussion-based working conference is designed for participants to grapple with the tools, techniques and troubleshooting of inquiry-based teaching. We welcome presentations on topics such as: the flipped classroom design thinking student-centered learning project-based learning performance tasks essential questions real-world connections Proposal Guidelines: 1. Identify a vexation: What is it that "vexes" you about some aspect of your work within the realm of science education? Carefully explain the source of your frustration, the reason the issue is so troublesome, and the implications if this vexation is left unresolved. 2. Propose a path to a solution (a venture): Describe how you designed (or will design) a course of action that might resolve, diminish, conquer, or overcome your vexation. It is not expected that you have begun your venture. By identifying potential ventures, you provide an entry point for others to confer with you. Propose a venture, large or small, that seems likely to help you push past your vexation. Your proposal should be no more than 1500 words in length. If you include references, please consider those toward your word count. The two headings for your proposal are "Vexation" and "Venture" and are to be submitted as a single document in which you plainly describe the two components. Submit it electronically as a Word attachment to kevin.crowthers@worcesteracademy.org on or before the September 30th deadline. Vexations/ventures will be presented at roundtable sessions in which conference attendees respond to your best thinking. Come and help us build new understandings about 21st century science education. Additional information (including registration information) will be posted to the conference website. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Kevin Crowthers kevin.crowthers@worcesteracademy.org Cindy Sabik cynthia.sabik@worcesteracademy.org

Free Lecture: Cloning Stem Cells and the Future of Life: A Presentation by Dr. Robert Lanza October 29th
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 Bobby Hackett Theater Second Floor, Knight Campus 400 East Ave., Warwick, RI Reception and book signing to follow. This event is sponsored by the CCRI Foundation and the CCRI Biology Department.

For more information, call 401-825-2400. Robert Lanza, MD is coming to the Community College of RI on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 7:00 pm ti 9:00 pm. Dr. Lanza is an internationally known stem cell researcher who is on the cutting edge of stem cell research. His accomplishments are legendary. Dr. Robert Lanza is chief scientific officer at Advanced Cell Technology, and an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He has created hundreds of publications and inventions, and written more than 30 scientific books, including Principles of Tissue Engineering and Essentials of Stem Cell Biology, which are recognized as the definitive references in the field. Go to www.robertlanza.com/ and you will be amazed by his achievements. He has been recognized as one of the top 10 individuals who will shape the world in the next decade. This event is free and open to the general public. Space is limited to about 800 guests, so there will be a first comefirst serve policy.

STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offer STEM professional development for 6-12 teachers Begins October 30
The STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is offering a professional development for grades 6-12, which walks educators through project-based learning on a variety of STEM topics. Project-based STEM Teaching and Learning A series of four sessions between October and April, each session introduces a design challenge on the following topics (topics may change). Meeting I: Cladograms (biology). Wednesday, October 30, 3:30-6:30 Meeting II: Light properties (physics). Wednesday, December 11, 3:30-6:30 Meeting II: Indicators (chemistry). Wednesday, February 12, 3:30-6:30 Meeting IV: Programming (CS). Wednesday, April 23, 3:30-6:30 Target Audience: 6-12 grade teachers, STEM coordinators Cost: $40 per meeting or $125 for the entire series PD Description: A truly integrated approach for teaching STEM, this PD weaves together theoretical and practical methods by introducing design challenges that require participants to use scientific and mathematical concepts for solving a real problem. The project-based teaching and learning approach is linked to better learning, retention of content, and student engagement. The PDs engage participants in dual-dimensional thinking: on one level, participants work in small groups to solve the problem, thus experiencing the activity from a students perspective; then, discussing the activity from an educators viewpoint, teachers work to modify each activity while keeping a tight link to the NGSS. All projects and design challenges presented in this PD are aligned with the NGSS and model key elements of the MA Educator Evaluation Model Rubric for high quality instruction. For more information and registration please email Mia at mdubosarsky@wpi.edu.

NEW!!! Register for the New England Environment Education Alliance Conference November 1st 3rd
Join us for the New England Environmental Alliance Conference, Achieving Environmental Literacy: Health, Environment, Curriculum,. November 1-3 Salve Regina University, Newport Rhode Island. The goals of the joint NEEEA conference and Sustainable Schools Summit are simple, but bold to create connections across environmental and educational fields that will increase the ability of students, citizens, and our environment to sustain and thrive in the 21st century. Let us leverage the environmental education communitys expertise and expand the conversation to build meaningful relationships across curriculum subjects, professional disciplines, and outside of the classroom into our rich and diverse communities. Together we can find ways to promote greater participation

and stewardship in all the interconnected disciplines that impact school health and student success. Click here to REGISTER ONLINE Download the conference brochure More information about the conference can be found here.

NEW!!! eCYBERMISSION Early Registration Deadline - November 1st (Middle School)

The eCYBERMISSION Early Registration Deadline is less than a month away! Make sure all of your students are registered and are on a COMPLETE TEAM by November 1 so they can receive a free STEM Research Kit. You can ensure all your teams are complete by checking that your students' teams have 3-4 students on them and are linked to you as the Team Advisor. The eCYBERMISSION Mission Control staff can register students for youjust ask us. We will ship STEM Research Kits to you and your registered students starting the first week of November. Additionally, all registered Team Advisors will receive an eCYBERMISSION STEM Activity Kit containing supplies they can use in the classroom to demonstrate scientific inquiry and design engineering problems. Students who are logged into the Student Homepage can now access our Discussion Forums, located under "Mission Folder Status." The Discussion Forums allow students to connect with CyberGuides for help with their Mission Folders, as well as general discussions on Mission Challenges and announcements. Webinar for Team Advisors On Monday, October 21, the eCYBERMISSION team is offering a free webinar for all Team Advisors who are interested in participating this year. Web seminar participants will get an in-depth look at the elements of the eCYBERMISSION competition, including: Choosing a topic Writing a problem statement Collecting data Analyzing data and drawing conclusions Creating eCYBERMISSION presentations Title: Teach STEM Skills in Your Classroom Through eCYBERMISSION Target audience: Educators of students in grades 6 though 9 Date: Monday, October 21, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. PT Duration: 90 minutes Note: New users should log in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time for an introduction to NSTA web seminars. Presenters: Sue Whitsett and Matt Hartman Please register here for this exciting webinar! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at 1-866-GO-CYBER (462-9237) or missioncontrol@ecybermission.com.

NEW!!! Rodger W. Bybee to Present of Translating NGSS into Classroom Instruction November 5th (admission is Free)
The Rhode Island Strategic Leadership Committee for the NGSS and the Rhode Island Science Teachers Association are pleased to host Rodger W. Bybee who will present on Translating Next Generation Science Standards into Classroom Instruction Tuesday, November 5, 2013 3:30 5:30 PM University of Rhode Island Corless Auditorium Graduate School of Oceanography Narragansett Bay Campus South Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI Admission is FREE

With the April, 2013 release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), educators have been asking many pressing questions about how the standards fit within curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Please join award winning educator and researcher Rodger W. Bybee as he shares from his latest book Translating the NGSS for Classroom Instruction (NSTA Press). Rodger Bybee was the Team Leader for the NGSS Life Science Writing Team and was also the Team Leader of the Life Sciences Design Team for the Framework for K-12 Science Education. Dr. Bybee has written widely, publishing in both education and psychology. He is co-author of a textbook titled Teaching Secondary School Science: Strategies for Developing Scientific Literacy. His books include Achieving Scientific Literacy: From Purposes to Practices, Learning Science and the Science of Learning, EVO Teachers Guide: Ten Questions Everyone Should Ask st About Evolution, The Teaching of Science: 21 Century Perspectives, and The Case for STEM Education: Challenges and Opportunities. More information on Dr. Bybee can be found here Directions: www.gso.uri.edu/about-gso/directions Admission is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP at www.RISTA.us

NSTA Shell Science Teaching Award Apply by November 8th

The National Science Teachers Association administers the Shell Science Teaching Award for K-12 classroom science teachers. The winner receives $10,000 and recognition at the national NSTA conference (Boston in 2014). We are always seeking and encouraging quality science teachers to apply. Please consider applying for this award if you are a K-12 classroom science teacher with at least 8 years of experience. Or, please encourage your qualified colleagues to apply if you are not a science teacher. The deadline for submitting the completed application is November 8, 2013. There will be a webinar on October 22 to assist candidates with their application and answer questions. I have attached the application and scoring guide for your convenience. If you have question, please check the NSTA Awards website at: http://www.nsta.org/about/awards.aspx There may be other awards listed that may interest you or your science colleagues! For other questions, you may contact the NSTA Awards Manager, Amanda Upton, at: aupton@nsta.org

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program now accepting applications for the 2014-15 fellowship year Apply by December 4th
Applications due December 4, 2013 The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the 2014-15 fellowship year. The Einstein Fellowship seeks experienced and distinguished K 12 educators in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve an 11-month fellowship appointment in a Federal agency or U.S. Congressional office. Applications are due December 4, 2013 and must be submitted through the online application system. To be eligible, applicants must be U.S. citizens, be a current a full-time elementary or secondary school teacher, and must have taught full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a STEM discipline. The Einstein Fellowship is managed by the Department of Energy / Office of Science, in partnership with other sponsoring agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and in collaboration with

the Triangle Coalition for STEM Education and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Information about the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, including eligibility requirements, program benefits, application requirements, and access to the online application system can be found at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/.

Apply for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program Applications Close December 15, 2013
Announcing the launch of the 2014-2015 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching (DA) Program Online Application for K-12 teachers!

Are you a U.S.: Primary and/or secondary classroom teacher? Guidance counselor? Curriculum specialist? Curriculum head? Talented and Gifted coordinator? Special Education coordinator? Media specialist/librarian? You may be eligible to participate in a unique international professional development opportunity for 3-4 months through the Fulbright Program! By conducting educational research abroad, U.S. teachers gain new skills, learn new instructional methods and assessment methodologies and share best practices with international colleagues and students. Teachers also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of other cultures and international education systems that will enrich their U.S. schools and local communities with global perspectives. Teachers may travel to: Chile, Finland, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY: https://dafulbrightteachers.org/ Application deadline: December 15, 2013. Eligibility Requirements:www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org. Application Info:http://www.fulbrightteacherexchange.org/application-tp2 . This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the Institute of International Education.

Science Enrichment/Challenge Opportunities for Students

NEW!!! 2014 ASPIRE Program Seeks Student Applicants Apply by December 1st
The 2014 ASPIRE program at the Polymer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, is seeking high school participants. In order to qualify for admission, the student must be at least a sophomore in high school with an interest in science after having completed at least one half a school year of chemistry, physics, engineering and/or biology. ASPIRE (A Student-led Program In Research and Education) provides students with the opportunity of hands-on laboratory experiences in the synthesis, characterization and engineering of polymers using the world renowned facilities at the Silvio O. Conte National Center for Polymer Research.

This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation through the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center on Polymers. The high school students are mentored by our graduate students, who provide oversight and direction of each of the STEMTECH disciplines involved. High school students need not have previous experience with polymers. At the culmination of the 5-Saturday morning sessions, each student will receive a certificate of completion, which can be utilized in his/her resume. Further information, including dates and the application form can be found at the following website http://www.pse.umass.edu/mrsec/Education-Outreach/ASPIRE.html Please contact Greg Dabkowski at gdabkowski@research.umass.edu with any questions.

Verizon Foundation Challenges Middle and High School Students to Create a Mobile App that Provides Powerful Answers Enter by December 3rd
The Verizon Foundation, in partnership with the Technology Student Association, today announced that it has opened the 2013-2014 Innovative App Challenge, giving middle and high school students across the country a chance to develop a concept for a mobile app and bring it to market. The mobile app design competition aims to engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and empower them to create STEM-related app concepts that solve real-world problems in their community or school. Students have a chance to win Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablets courtesy of Samsung Telecommunications America, cash grants of up to $20,000 for their school, and the opportunity to team up with app development experts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab to build and bring their apps to life. Verizon will help winning teams bring their app to the Google Play store, available for download. Please share this exciting new competition with your school department. We would love to see Rhode Island students benefit from this exciting program. For more information, go to http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/ or http://newscenter.verizon.com/corporate/news-articles/2013/09-09-app-challenge-for-students/

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