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Direct linkShannon Barry; K. A. Stofer; J. Loizzo; P. DiGennaro – Journal of Biological Education, 2023
High school students' perceptions often do not capture the diversity and opportunity intrinsic within science. University outreach programmes represent an ideal opportunity to increase students' exposure to diverse scientific fields and dismantle limiting perceptions. The authors examined the impact of a university-based science outreach programme…
Descriptors: High School Students, Student Attitudes, Scientists, Electronic Learning
The Hetu'u Global Network: Measuring the Distance to the Sun Using the June 5th/6th Transit of Venus
Faherty, Jacqueline K.; Rodriguez, David R.; Miller, Scott T. – Astronomy Education Review, 2012
In the spirit of historic astronomical endeavors, we invited school groups across the globe to collaborate in a solar distance measurement using the rare June 5/6th transit of Venus. In total, we recruited 19 school groups spread over 6 continents and 10 countries to participate in our Hetu'u Global Network. Applying the methods of French…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Computation, Scientific Concepts, Cooperation
Honey, Margaret, Ed.; Schweingruber, Heidi, Ed.; Brenner, Kerry, Ed.; Gonring, Phil, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2021
Scientific thinking and understanding are essential for all people navigating the world, not just for scientists and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionals. Knowledge of science and the practice of scientific thinking are essential components of a fully functioning democracy. Science is also crucial for the…
Descriptors: Science Education, STEM Education, Educational Opportunities, Access to Education
Posthumus, Erin E.; Barnett, LoriAnne; Crimmins, Theresa M.; Kish, George R.; Sheftall, Will; Stancioff, Esperanza; Warren, Peter – Journal of Extension, 2013
Extension, with its access to long-term volunteers, has the unique ability to teach citizen scientists about the connection between climate variability and the resulting effects on plants, animals, and thus, humans. The USA National Phenology Network's Nature's Notebook on-line program provides a science learning tool for Extension's Master…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Volunteers, Scientists, Youth Programs
Download full textBuckingham, Gregg – 2001
This study examines the results of a three year video mentoring program, the NASA Virtual Science Mentor (VSM) program, which paired 56 NASA mentor engineers and scientists with 56 middle school science teachers in seven Southwest Florida counties. The study sought to determine the impact on students, mentors, and teachers participating in the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Electronic Mail, Engineering Education, Mentors
Peer reviewedGreen, Laura R.; Blasik, Katherine; Hartshorn, Kristen; Shatten-Jones, Elizabeth – ERS Spectrum, 2000
A 1998 National Science Foundation report says minorities and women are still underrepresented in science and technology fields. "Saturday Science," an enrichment program designed by the School Board of Broward County (Florida) and Broward Community College, substantially increased racial/gender participation and GPAs in nonintroductory…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, College School Cooperation, Enrichment Activities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
National School-to-Work Opportunities Office, Washington, DC. – 1998
The National School-to-Work Office in collaboration with the National Association for Gifted Children, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Association for the Gifted, and the Council of State Directors of Programs for the Gifted have identified 11 gifted education/school-to-work (GT/STW) models that are either best practices or unique…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Education, Career Exploration, Education Work Relationship
Education Sector, 2006
"ES Review" brings together in one publication recent Education Sector work that reflects both the reach of its policy projects and its commitment to translating the complexities of education policymaking for a wide range of audiences. Articles in this first edition of "ES Review" are: (1) Community College Confidential…
Descriptors: Recruitment, Change Strategies, Student Needs, Preschool Education
