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Musante, Susan – BioScience, 2012
This article features Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities (SENCER; www.sencer.net) Summer Institute. The SENCER program, which began formally in 2001, was the vision of David Burns; Karen Oates, currently Peterson Family Dean of Arts and Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute; and Ric Wiebl, currently director of…
Descriptors: Barriers, Conferences (Gatherings), Mentors, Administrators
Theis, Becky; Galindo, Ed; Shockey, Tod – European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2014
The National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) sponsored professional development of educators in the NASA Summer of Innovation (SOI) program. The Idaho, Montana, and Utah (IMU-SOI) program worked with educators and students from thirteen Native American communities. The summer sessions were focused on problem based learning and…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Professional Development, Summer Science Programs, American Indian Students
Texley, Juliana – Science Scope, 2009
There's no better way to celebrate 2009, the International Year of Astronomy, than by curling up with a good book under summer skies. To every civilization, in every age, the skies inspired imagination and scientific inquiry. There's no better place to start your summer reading than under their influence. Here are a few selections identified by…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Scientific Literacy, Astronomy, Reading Materials
Foster, Jamie S.; Shiel-Rolle, Nikita – Science Education International, 2011
To enhance scientific literacy in the general public efforts are needed that both inspire and engage the learner. Often such efforts are provided through school programs or science learning centers, however, in many rural communities such resources are unavailable. Alternate strategies are needed to provide individuals with quality educational…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Science Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Educational Opportunities

Exstrom, Christopher L.; Mosher, Michael D. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2000
Describes the summer chemistry camp offered by the University of Nebraska at Kearney which consists of multistage open-ended laboratory projects. Focuses on introducing high school students to principles, methods, and equipment used in academic and professional chemistry laboratories. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Hands on Science, High Schools, Higher Education

Heylin, Michael – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Describes a summer research experience program for disabled undergraduates. Discussed are some results of the program. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Disabilities, Higher Education, Science Education

Ellis, Ronald S. – Science Teacher, 1985
Describes a mentoring program developed to reinforce career counseling sessions at a five-week summer institute where students learn about science, mathematics, computer science, and language arts. The program resulted in a convenient method to determine the overall institute effectiveness. (DH)
Descriptors: High Schools, Mathematics, Mentors, Program Descriptions

Perlmutter, Samuel H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Describes teaching an activity-oriented high school chemistry course during a six-week summer session, including personal experiences of the teacher, laboratory activities completed, examinations, parental involvement, and some innovations that worked. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Science Curriculum, Science Education

Levy, David H. – Science and Children, 1979
An account of a teacher's experience in presenting astronomy to 12 to 15 year olds in a summer science program is presented. Observations of planets, meteors, and the sun are the major projects which are discussed. (SA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Concept Formation, Science Activities, Science Education
Walenta, Brian T., Ed. – 1995
In 1989 the Texas Alliance for Science, Technology and Mathematics Education began placing teachers of all levels at industry sites as part of its Texas Teacher Internship Program. In 1995, 15 teachers interned at 11 sites. Each teacher was required to develop a curriculum implementation plan which was to illustrate how they would translate the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Internship Programs, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education

Mora, Jesus T.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1987
Describes the approach and programming emphasis of the National University of Distance Education (UNED). Specifically explains the university's summer residential workshops that focused on basic physics phenomena that were laboratory oriented. Includes examples of the course requirements and samples of the participants' opinions about the course.…
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Distance Education, Experiential Learning

Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1985
The Institute for Chemical Education (located on the University of Wisconsin, Madison campus) is offering revised and new courses for chemistry teachers and an expanded "chemistry camp" for middle school students. Teachers' courses will focus on: chemistry demonstrations; descriptive chemistry; chemistry activities; chemical instrumentation; and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Descriptions, High Schools, Inservice Teacher Education

Schreck, James O.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Describes chemistry courses offered as part of a residential summer enrichment program held at the University of Northern Colorado. A list of elementary and advanced chemistry activities completed during the courses is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Program Content
Hamilton, Candy – Winds of Change, 1992
Pine Ridge Reservation schools use an interdisciplinary culture-based hands-on approach to science education. During a two-week summer science camp, elementary school teachers receive training in hands-on science instruction and apply their training with students. High school science classes incorporate Lakota culture and community problem…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Inservice Teacher Education
Coleman, C. C. – Aviation/Space, 1982
Describes the "Space Camp" program for boys and girls at the Alabama Space and Rocket Center (Huntsville, Alabama), including typical activities. Includes address for obtaining information on participation in the program. (JN)
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions