Bite of Science at George Mason University to Strengthen Science Teaching

CEE, Capital One, Claude Moore and ExxonMobil Sponsor Teacher Training Program. - October 10, 2014

CEE and the VA Space Grant Consortium Sponsor the Bite of Science in Norfolk

The Bite of Science professional enrichment session is cost-free for high school teachers and will be held at Norfolk State University. The Bite of Science is designed to improve teacher's ability to provide students a context of how science is applied in the real world and inspire students to pursue STEM careers. - October 04, 2014

Team USA Attains Three Gold Medals and One Silver Medal at the International Biology Olympiad

Every U.S. team member has medaled in the International Biology Competition since 2003, bringing home 38 gold, 8 silver, and 2 bronze medals. - July 26, 2014

Eighty-Three High School Students Selected to Participate in the 31st Research Science Institute at MIT

Research Science Institute (RSI) was inaugurated in 1984 by the Center for Excellence in Education, and is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). RSI is a six week summer enrichment program that emphasizes advanced theory and research in science, technology engineering and mathematics. RSI alumni are propelled to new heights of achievement, earning accolades for nationally and internationally recognized honors. - July 05, 2014

USA Biology Olympiad 2014 National Finalists

High School Students Selected to Participate in the 12th USA Biology Olympiad Finals at Purdue University - May 23, 2014

Research Science Institute Alumni Named U.S. Presidential Scholars

Four RSI Alumni Named United States Presidential Scholars for their Academic Accomplishments. - May 16, 2014

USA Biology Olympiad Alumni Receive Academic Accolades

USA Biology Olympiad Student Receives National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellowship Award and Another Named an United States Presidential Scholar. - May 16, 2014

The Center for Excellence in Education Welcomed Members of Congress and Celebrated its Programs & Alumni

CEE Featured Research Science Institute (RSI) AAAS Science & Technology Fellow and USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Two-Time Gold Medalist - May 15, 2014

The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program in Northern Virginia

CEE, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Apollo Education Group, ExxonMobil, and Capital One Financial Corporation Sponsor Bite of Science Dinner Event in Manassas, Virginia to Strengthen Science Teaching - March 19, 2014

CEE Sponsors Teaching Training Program in Chicago, Illinois

CEE, The DeVry Foundation, and Westinghouse Electric Company Sponsor Two Bite of Science Dinner Events to Strengthen Science Teaching - November 01, 2013

CEE Announces 30 Outstanding Alumni in STEM and Business

CEE Recognizes Alumni at Anniversary Celebration in Cambridge, MA - October 26, 2013

CEE Announces 30th Anniversary Lineup of Panelist

Renowned Speakers Participate in Panel Discussions - October 26, 2013

CEE Applauds Alumni for Receiving Barry Goldwater Scholarship Awards

The Center's Research Science Institute (RSI) and USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) alumni are recipients of the premier undergraduate Goldwater Scholarship - September 27, 2013

Team USA 2013 Named #1 Team in the World and Wins 4 Gold Medals

Charles Gleason Earned #1 Student at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO). - July 27, 2013

2013 USABO National Finals at Purdue University

In 2002, the Center developed and implemented the first-ever USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) to train future leaders in the biological sciences. The USABO is jointly sponsored with Purdue University. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - May 01, 2013

CEE Presents Dr. Terence Tao with the Joseph I. Lieberman Award for His Significant Contribution to Mathematics

The award, along with a $10,000 prize, acknowledges Dr. Tao’s significant contribution to mathematics and recognizes Senator Lieberman’s (CT) more than 17 years of support of the Center as a CEE Trustee. - April 25, 2013

CEE Features RSI 2012 Intel Science Talent Search Awardees Sara Volz and Jonah Kallenbach at Its Congressional Luncheon

CEE Welcomes Senators Nelson (FL) and Cochran (MS) and Congressmen Green (TX), Honda (CA), Hultgren (IL), Rokita (IN), Van Hollen (MD) and Celebrates the Center’s Programs. - April 23, 2013

CEE and KBR Host Dinner Event to Strengthen Science Teaching

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and KBR will host a Bite of Science dinner event for high school teachers at Brandeis High School located at 13011 Kyle Seale Parkway in San Antonio, Texas. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Science teachers... - March 21, 2013

The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Enrichment Program

CEE and KBR Host Two Dinner Events to Strengthen Science Teaching in Houston, Texas - March 16, 2013

Center for Excellence in Education’s RSI Alumni Take First and Second Place at the Intel Science Talent Search Competition

The Center for Excellence in Education's (CEE) Research Science Institute (RSI) Alumni Sara Volz was awarded $100,000 and Jonah Kallenbach received $75,000 from the Intel Foundation. - March 16, 2013

CEE and Gen-Probe Host Bite of Science Dinner Event to Strengthen Science Teaching

Teachers will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Rohr and Dr. Woolf speak about cutting edge research areas, view a laboratory demonstration if possible, and find out how to connect the research to the high school classroom and laboratory. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, network with peers, and interface with Dr. Rohr and Dr. Woolf r during the informal dinner. - February 27, 2013

The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program

This opportunity brings together teachers with leading and cutting edge scientists and/or engineers over an informal dinner. Teachers will have the opportunity to interact with researchers from industry, academia, and government. - February 23, 2013

Undergraduate Physics Program Which Women Can Excel

The Center's mission is to nurture high school and university scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to encourage collaboration between and among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI), the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO), the U.S. Physics Team, and the Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). - February 07, 2013

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Becomes Honorary Member of the Center for Excellence in Education’s Board of Trustees

CEE recruits the most intellectually gifted and talented students and nurtures them through exceptionally designed programs to new academic heights to become tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. CEE provides cost-free programs to its students through collaborations with educational institutions, private foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals who share a commitment to educational excellence and leadership. - February 04, 2013

Center for Excellence in Education Presents “Innovate and Inspire: Professional Development with Einstein Fellows” Through CEE’s TEP Teacher Roundtable

Teacher Roundtables will be hosted by CEE for teachers in the Northern VA area to discuss critical science and laboratory education. These meetings will serve to share ideas among teachers, including resources and classroom pedagogy. Class size will be limited to 30 teachers. - January 19, 2013

The Center for Excellence in Education Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending with a Purpose

#GivingTuesday occurred on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. CEE, a 30 year based non-profit, located in McLean, Virginia participated in this national event. - November 29, 2012

The Center for Excellence in Education Launches Education Blog

Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher of the FinAid and Fastweb Websites, and CEE Board Member, Inaugural Presenter - October 20, 2012

CEE and Capital One Host Bite of Science

CEE's Teacher Enrichment Program Bite of Science event is available at no cost to science teachers as well as teachers of humanities who are interested in broadening their perspective of interdisciplinary STEM in their classroom. - October 20, 2012

CEE Hosts Bite of Science in Indianapolis to Strengthen Science Teaching

The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program. CEE's Bite of Science professional development opportunities for teachers is estimated to impact at least 9,375 Indiana students in 2012. - September 28, 2012

CEE and Purdue University Host Bite of Science to Strengthen Science Teaching

Bite of Science brings together teachers with scientists and engineers from industry, academia, and government. CEE is committed to providing teachers with enhanced professional development. - September 26, 2012

The Center for Excellence in Education Sponsors Teacher Training Program

CEE and Pasquale Trucking Company, Inc. Host Bite of Science to Strengthen Science Teaching. The Bite of Science brings together teachers with scientists and engineers from industry, academia, and government. - September 22, 2012

CEE and the Micron Foundation Host Bite of Science to Strengthen Science Teaching

Bite of Science will bring together high school science and humanities teachers to learn how to connect research to their classrooms. Teachers will meet Dr. Alessandra Luchini, George Mason University and Michael Frachel, Micron Technology, Inc. - September 15, 2012

CEE Featured at Saudi Petroleum International Dinner

The S-RSI program was developed as a partnership between the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE), Saudi Aramco, King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness & Creativity (MAWHIBA), and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). S-RSI is modeled after the internationally acclaimed Research Science Institute (RSI). - August 01, 2012

CEE’s President Named 100 Top Women Leaders in STEM by U.S. News and STEMConnector

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has contributed to the scientific leadership of this country since it’s founding in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy and civilian uses of nuclear power, and Joann DiGennaro, CEE’s President. Together, they recognized that nurturing young scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science and technology was an essential investment in our national and global future. - July 26, 2012

Team USA Wins 4 Gold Medals in Singapore

The USA Biology Olympiad concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. CEE and Purdue jointly sponsor the USABO. - July 21, 2012

81 High School Scholars “Rickoids” to Participate in the Research Science Institute at MIT

CEE’s Research Science Institute (RSI) was inaugurated in 1984, and is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). RSI is a six week summer enrichment program that emphasizes advanced theory and research in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - June 22, 2012

Team USA Selected for Premier International Biology Olympiad National Finals Held at Purdue University

In 2002, the Center developed and implemented the first-ever USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) to train future leaders in the biological sciences. The USABO is jointly sponsored with Purdue University. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - June 22, 2012

20 High School Students to Participate in USA Biology Olympiad at Purdue University

In 2002, the Center developed and implemented the first-ever USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) to train future leaders in the biological sciences. The USABO is jointly sponsored with Purdue University. This program concentrates on stimulating young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and developing their critical thinking skills in biological reasoning, and culminates with the U.S. Team’s participation in the International Biology Olympiad. - May 31, 2012

Senators Begich, Graham, and Lieberman to Provide Remarks at CEE's May 9th Congressional Luncheon

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) welcomes members of Congress, Celebrates the Center's programs, and highlights the success of RSI and USABO alumni. - May 03, 2012

Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Among Featured Presenters and Exhibitors at the USA Science & Engineering Festival April 28-29, 2012

Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Exhibits and Presents at the nation's largest 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo. Visit CEE at booth #1426 in the Washington Convention Center. - April 26, 2012

CEE and the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store Hosting Professional Development Event for NOVA High School Teachers

The CEE/Microsoft event will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Tysons Corner Microsoft Store for Northern Virginia High School Teachers. - April 20, 2012

Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE)

The Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP) sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) focuses on best practices and resources, as well as exposure to the breadth and depth of scientific discovery often not available to rural and urban high school teachers and their students. - February 09, 2012

Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) Announces Launch of National Lab Skills Initiative (NLSI) Clearinghouse

The NLSI Clearinghouse is an online Clearinghouse of Science Resources within targeted states. Laboratory-based programming at the state, national and virtual level will be highlighted in the online Clearinghouse. - December 09, 2011

The Microsoft Store in Tysons Corner Presents the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) with a $250,000 Software Grant

The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) is pleased to announce that it received a $250,000 software grant donation in celebration of the Microsoft Store Grand Opening on November 17th at Tyson’s Corner Center. Mr. Mel Chaskin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Center for Excellence in... - December 08, 2011

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