Academy of Science-St. Louis

The Academy of Science-St. Louis is 150+ year old organization dedicated to fostering the understanding and appreciation of science. Initiatives include a world class FELLOWS organization, 24-hour BioBlitz of the region's major urban park; Collaborative Science Seminar Series; Scientists in the Classroom; Junior Academy of Science and the Greater St. Louis Science Fair.

Organization contact: Mary Burke, ()
Organization website: http://www.academyofsciencestl.org

BioBlitz St. Louis
A 24-hour flash chronicle of bio-diversity in one of the country's largest urban parks-Forest Park in St. Louis. Scientists lead teams of other scientists, families and science advocates collecting data. This highly collaborative event connects scientific organizations, informal science outreach and education entities, science advocates and the general public in a truly exciting process of important data collection. Data is then compared to previous BioBlitz events. Go to http://www.academyofsciencestl.org and click on Initiatives: BioBlitz. The 2009 BioBlitz will be held in September.
Location: Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Venue/facilty: park
Link: http://www.academyofsciencestl.org
Organization: Academy of Science-St. Louis
Contact: Mary Burke, ()
Primary discipline: biology, earth science, environmental science, other
Type of program: citizen science
Resources: Educational resources

Scientists in the Classroom
On-request working STEM professionals from public, private and academic sectors present to K-12 classes. This is a no-cost service orchestrated by the Academy of Science-St. Louis and available to any school in the region--thanks to the more than 700 volunteer scientists. This program is supported by Nestle-Purina, Express Scripts, Boeing and donors the Academy. Go to http://academyofsciencestl.org for more information.
Location: United States
Venue/facilty: school
Link: http://www.academyofsciencestl.org
Organization: Academy of Science-St. Louis
Contact: Mary Burke, ()
Primary discipline: biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics, space science, other
Type of program: speakers bureau

Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Awards
This is an online resource.
Award program honoring the STEM professionals of the region. Nominations accepted at www.academyofsciencestl.org in the fall of the year prior to the Award event--April 30, 2009. Previous awardees are identified on the website, and include Nobel Laureates, educators, research scientists and entrepreneurs of national stature.
Link: http://www.academyofsciencestl.org
Organization: Academy of Science-St. Louis
Contact: Mary Burke, ()
Primary discipline: biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics, space science, other
Type of program: contest/competition
Resources: Assessment

Greater St. Louis Science Fair
This is an online resource.
One of the largest regional Science Fairs in the Country. A judged exhibition of science inquiry projects from grades K - 12. (A collegiate-level HONORS fair is also held for authentic research projects by students in grades 9-12.) The Fair is more than 60 years old and is funded by the Monsanto Fund and Pfizer-St. Louis.
Link: http://www.academyofsciencestl.org
Organization: Academy of Science-St. Louis
Contact: Mary Burke, ()
Collaborating organizations: American Astronomical Society
Primary discipline: biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics, space science, other
Type of program: contest/competition
Resources: Assessment