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Direct linkJones, Gail; Childers, Gina; Stevens, Vanessa; Whitley, Blake – Science Teacher, 2012
Citizen science programs are becoming increasingly popular among teachers, students, and families. The term "citizen scientist" has various definitions. It can refer to those who gather information for a particular science research study or to people who lobby for environmental protection for their communities. "Citizen science" has been called…
Descriptors: Action Research, Learning Experience, Scientific Literacy, Scientists
Download full textWang, Jianjun – Online Submission, 2013
Since 2007, Chevron has funded the Research Experience Vitalizing Science -- University Program (REVS-UP), which lasts four weeks each summer to develop Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects at CSUB [California State University, Bakersfield]. Over the past six years, a total of 26 STEM professors have led the…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Elementary Secondary Education, STEM Education, Educational Research
Clarke, Katie C. – Journal of Extension, 2010
A new Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) approach was designed for youth who participated in the Minnesota State Fair Livestock interview process. The project and evaluation were designed to determine if the new SET approach increased content knowledge and science process skills in participants. Results revealed that youth participants not…
Descriptors: Animals, Science Programs, Pilot Projects, Science Process Skills
Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, 2010
California's public schools have struggled since the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, and today face enormous challenges to try to regain lost quality and standing as a national education leader. In light of the current economic crisis, competition for limited resources is fierce and the pressure is on to eliminate all but the basic "Three…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Science Programs, Focus Groups, Science Instruction
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2008
For the past 15 years, the number of American college students earning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees has continued to decrease. By 2010, it is projected the national demand for STEM employees will rise by 10 percent. The Education Communication Strategy identifies the steps National Aeronautics and Space…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, College Students, Aviation Technology, Educational Opportunities
