Describes the Merck Institute for Science Education whose goals are to communicate the excitement and relevance of science to students through science teaching, and to work with teachers and instill in them an understanding and appreciation of science. Involves industry volunteers contributing to the professional development of teachers and…

Describes an education initiative, Putting Children First, in which men and women of the Eastman Chemical Company work with area teachers to provide real-life science experiences for area students. Discusses the beginnings of the program, its implementation, and its current status. Lists services offered by the program. (JRH)

Describes the Agricultural Research Service Science Education Collaborative (ARSC), a project aimed at making the U.S. Department of Agriculture's research labs more accessible to the educational community and encouraging students to consider careers in science. Presents a case study of a teacher in the project and discusses the impacts of the…