Mueller, Tippins, and Bryan's contrast of the current limitations of science education with the potential virtues of citizen science provides an important theoretical perspective about the future of democratized science and K-12 education. However, the authors fail to adequately address the existing barriers and constraints to moving…

In this article, the author comments on Moore's (2010) illogical attack on the matching law which was published by "The Behavior Analyst." Moore begins by attacking the psychophysical power law because he claims it is based on mentalism. One may argue about theory, but one cannot argue with data. Moore's attack on the generalized matching law is…

In this commentary, I discuss how policy initiatives play out in two different contexts for elementary school teachers yet produce very similar outcomes regarding teachers' professional development and school science learning for elementary students. Ironically, the outcomes that we want see in elementary school science learning and professional…

In this article, the authors provide an overview and critically analyze three successful faculty-developed urban K-12 science outreach programs. They consider a successful outreach program as one that has been sustained for at least five years after initial funding, and has provided empirically-based research findings from the program.…

The United States faces a looming shortage of many types of health-care professionals, including nurses, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, and allied-health and public-health workers. There may also be a shortage of faculty members in the health sciences. The results will be felt acutely within the next 10 years. Colleges and health-science…

This article presents an interview with Paul Neff, a veteran teacher at Spokane, Washington's Lewis & Clark High. Paul Neff recently earned a $4,930 grant from the Toshiba America Foundation to purchase global-positioning systems and digital cameras for the Outdoor Living class he just took over two years ago. In an interview, Neff talks about…

Provides a history of the Cornell University nature study program, which was essentially an agricultural movement in its inception and aims. (CCM)

One of the easiest ways to capture students sense of wonder is to provide them an opportunity to participate in scientific research and display their findings in a science exhibition. Giving students the freedom to follow their own interests and develop their own science exhibition projects ensures active involvement in the learning process as…

Argues for liberal-arts education as "crucial" to development and application of science and technology. Includes anecdotal material linking importance of arts and humanities to scientific study. Argues study of philosophy, literature, fine arts, and religion can develop spiritual foundation for technical research. (TES)

Describes the Horance Mann School nature study program. (Author)

Science and technology are closely related yet one is an integral part of school science curricula and the other is not. Suggests that science teachers can introduce the role and importance of technology in science programs. (NB)

Describes the relatively poor preparation that American students receive in the sciences. Discusses the decline in federal funding of science programs in the public elementary and secondary schools and suggests that reliance on state and private funds for science education is unrealistic. (GC)

Argues that school science programs should develop scientifically literate individuals who understand how science, technology, and society influence one another and who can make informed decisions. Describes the Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP), a diverse educational program used by students across the United States that…

Addresses the fact that a very small number of programs in science education were identified as outstanding in the field by the National Science Teachers Association. (NKA)

Discusses reasons for requiring foreign language training of students in the scientific fields, emphasizing the need for access to more literature and for improved communication with foreign colleagues. In support of this position, presents data concerning the distribution by language of scientific journals and articles for the chemical and…