The DEN National Institute will occur at Discovery’s global headquarters in Silver Spring, MD from July 21-25, 2008. The week before, July 14-18, 2008, we will host the DEN Leadership Council Institute (also in Silver Spring, MD). Up to 100 STARs will be invited to attend the DEN National Institute and 50 leadership council [...]
This was passed on to me from STAR DEN member and S.L. Leadership Council Chair Fred Delventhal (aka Riptide Furse). Thanks to the generosity of a local foundation, Earthwatch is looking for teachers and High School students from Virginia for fully paid fellowships on exciting scientific field expeditions. There is no experience necessary, just a [...]
The time has finally arrived for the DEN National Institute to the Bahamas. Leadership Council members, Kathryn Staton, Katie Knapp and I will be shoving off on Sunday, July 15th. Ports of call include Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. We will have limited internet access, but Kathryn, Katie and I will periodically be updating you on [...]
The DEN National Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland, National Headquarters of the Discovery Channel is now in Day 4! This has been the best professional development I have ever experienced! Here is a rundown of the non-stop action. Day 1 – After some cool new tips, our group produced an enhanced Podcast (VodCast) of showcasing [...]
Probably not, but even if you can say it do you know what it means? Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the Thirteenth, a form of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number thirteen. Not only is April 13, 2007 a Friday, but it is the last day to register for the DEN National Institutes. I [...]
Going, Going, Gone? 4, 3, 2, 1…. That’s right… the final countdown is rolling! 4 days left to make sure you have your application in to the National Institutes. If you have already applied, you should have received a confirmation email. If you have not, please email Jannita at Jannita_Demian@discovery.com ASAP. Good Luck! We are [...]
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