Describes a college program of research collaboration with high school teachers and an academic alliance that emerged from the experiences. The background, organization, achievements, and reluctance factors related to the program are discussed. (YP)

This brief draws upon the five-year evaluation study of the San Diego Urban Systemic Project (USP) that Inverness Research Associates conducted from 2001 to 2006. The intended audiences for this brief are those interested in investing in, supporting, or designing initiatives that aim to improve math and science education in large urban districts.…

This booklet is one of four volumes developed to make science more accessible to students with disabilities. It discusses issues in program accessibility for program directors, parents, and teachers are: (1) finding out that out-of-school science programs require a great deal of effort; and (2) having to investigate the accessibility of the site…

Outlines the philosophical basis of the innovative Nigerian Secondary School Science Project, its educational objectives, the structure of its objectives, and the nature of the curriculum activities and plans of the program. (MD)

Discusses several characteristics considered to be important to a good undergraduate research program in chemistry. They include providing adequate time for students, proper selection of the research problem, a firm requirement that significant work will be performed, and a suitable format in presenting the research results. (JN)

The involvement of undergraduate science majors in publishable research is a vital aspect of their education. The special problems confronted by faculty doing and directing such research are formidable. Several of these problems (such as heavy teaching loads) and ways of attacking them are described. (JN)

Describes a college dormitory to give support and encouragement to women majoring in science, engineering, or mathematics. Discusses the program provided including peer study groups, a computer room and library, visits from women scientists, and outreach programs to high school students. (YP)

Describes a course developed for underprepared and science-anxious students. Reports the students' evaluation of the course. (YP)

This publication on science education programs is the second in a three-part series of reports that summarizes the results of the Association of Science-Technology Centers' (ASTC) Science Center Survey, conducted among nearly 200 science museums and science centers in 1987. Reports on exhibits and on administration and finance comprise the rest of…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Mid-Atlantic Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Mid-Continent Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Northeast and Islands Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the Year 2000, U.S. students…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Northwest Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Pacific Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be first…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal Offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Southeast Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…