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Download full textWhite, Paula A., Ed. – 1998
The National Institute for Science Education (NISE) is an organization in which scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds work collaboratively to address the important issues in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) education. This document reports on NISE Fellows' experiences based on these questions: (1) How did you…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedJarrett, Olga S.; Burnley, Pamela C. – Journal of Geoscience Education, 2003
Reports findings of the first year of a three-year summer geoscience program in which undergraduates and high school teachers work with a consortium of faculty. Examines the effects of the program on the participants' interests in research, career plans, and attitude toward science. Discusses implications for providing authentic research…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Higher Education
Morse, Lucy – Engineering Education, 1989
Discussed is the graduate Reentry Program for Women at the University of Central Florida. Six components of the program are described: (1) mathematics review courses; (2) the program coordinator; (3) orientation meetings; (4) professional development day; (5) co-op jobs; and (6) social events that emphasize information. (YP)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Employed Women, Engineering, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Offers information for new professionals to get involved with funded efforts supported by a variety of agencies. Described are four sources of funds including government grants, private foundations, industry, and community collaboration. Suggestions for proposal writing and contacts for funding are listed. (YP)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support, Grants
Muller, Carol B.; Collier, John P. – 1995
This paper describes a program sponsored by Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering for high school science and mathematics teachers that includes an intensive summer workshop, post-workshop consultation and communication with the Thayer School staff and other past participants, and materials development. The program offers teachers a framework…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Educational Change
Council for Basic Education, Washington, DC. – 1985
The Council for Basic Education cosponsored 11 mathematics and science institutes for secondary school teachers on college and university campuses in 9 American cities in 1984. This approach was a response to the national concern over the state of mathematics and science instruction and was facilitated through support of public and private…
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Incentives, Inservice Teacher Education
Rubba, Peter A. Ed.; And Others – 1996
These conference proceedings include papers presented and summaries of presentations made at the 1996 Annual International Conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS). Topics include: English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Strategies in science methods courses; writing strategies; action research and equity issues;…
Descriptors: Action Research, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
