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Loney, Emily – Hunt Institute, 2014
Innovation and ingenuity have long been hallmarks of the U.S.' economy. Our competitive strength is built on the legacy of great innovators--from Alexander Graham Bell and Lewis Latimer to the Wright brothers and Steve Jobs. The U.S. has prized its status as a leader in developing creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, but by many estimates, it is…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Achievement, Science Course Improvement Projects, Context Effect
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Simpson, Annie E.; Evans, Greg J.; Reeve, Doug – Journal of Leadership Education, 2012
The Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow Program (LOT) is a comprehensive curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular leadership development initiative for engineering students. LOT envisions: "an engineering education that is a life-long foundation for transformational leaders and outstanding citizens." Academic courses, co-curricular certificate…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Leadership, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis
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Holsinger, James W., Jr. – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2008
For more than 40 years, concern has been expressed over the attrition rate of students in Ph.D. programs in American universities. Although there are a number of significant factors at work, attrition of doctoral students in sciences such as anatomy may lead to a dearth of trained teaching anatomists as well as research scientists in the…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Mentors, Personality
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Bailey, Gerald D.; James, Robert K. – Science Education, 1978
Reviews a project designed to prepare participants to assume leadership roles in the implementation of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). (SL)
Descriptors: Inservice Teacher Education, Institutes (Training Programs), Leadership, Leadership Training
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Several research studies that can provide direction for improving elementary school science programs are highlighted. Selected results are summarized and suggestions given to elementary school administrators for translating research into action in their schools, action which can lead to improved teaching and learning in science. Studies are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Basic Skills, Competition, Cooperation