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Kang, Kelly – National Science Foundation, 2012
Approximately 632,700 graduate students were enrolled in science, engineering, and health (SEH) programs in the United States as of fall 2010, a 30% increase from approximately 493,300 students in 2000, according to the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Survey of Graduate Students and Postdoctorates in Science and Engineering (GSS). The growth…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Science Programs, Enrollment Rate
Mielke, Monica; Butler, Alisha – Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2013
In 2006, 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council introduced an initiative aimed at increasing the number and quality of science, engineering, and technology programs that 4-H offers around the country, and increasing the number of youth involved in these programs. By engaging youth in informal science educational opportunities through…
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Youth, Learner Engagement, Student Attitudes
Schultz-Jones, Barbara; Ledbetter, Cynthia – International Association of School Librarianship, 2010
This paper presents the full results from a 2008/2009 research study examining the application of a "learning environment" paradigm to the school library setting. The preliminary results from the examination of the Fifth Grade science classes were presented at the IASL 2009 Research Forum. We now report the process of completing our…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Science Programs, School Libraries, Grade 5
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Paldy, Lester G.; And Others – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Analyzed are projects funded by the Comprehensive Assistance to Undergraduate Science Education (CAUSE) program to familiarize potential applicants with the types of projects being supported. Statistics reported include proposals received, types of institutions receiving monies, projected costs and activities for the institutions, proposals…
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support
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Quantum Research Corp., Bethesda, MD. – 1992
Data for this report on the National Science Foundation's research and development (R&D) expenditures were collected from a sample of 460 institutions of higher education in the United States and outlying areas. Institutions were selected from the universe of 595 schools that grant a graduate science or engineering degree or perform activities…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, Budgeting, Economic Research, Engineering
Guay, Julian – 1980
This study provides information about the biology and life science classroom teaching environments in Southern Alberta. Responses (N=53) to questionnaires sent to junior and senior high school teachers in rural and urban settings revealed information regarding school facilities, texts and reference materials, field trips, outdoor education…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research