After citing literature contending that science education is exclusive, academic, and devoid of inquiry orientation, this article gives principals suggestions for improving science education and making it available to all students. (MJL)

Three hundred and fifty-five male biologists drawn from American Men and Women of Science, supplied information about their predoctoral experiences and accomplishments. It was concluded that potentially highly creative biologists can often be identified by predoctoral accomplishments and experiences at the graduate school level. (Author/GK)

Argues that the acquisition and retention of scientific knowledge depends upon interest specialization. Through path analysis, authors show that origins of interest, acquisition behaviors, and retained knowledge are rooted in post-high school science course experiences, and that knowledge comes from interest. (JMF)

Most primary school teachers do not use constructivist teaching because they find it difficult and impractical to implement. Uses the Five Es model (Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration and Evaluation) and results show that it is found interesting and fun by students, motivates learning, and promotes higher-order thinking skills. (SOE)

Adapts three high-interest activities using biogenic and physical traces in the re-creation of past events that were created to help develop student understanding of the process of science without sacrificing substantive geoscience content. Presents adaptations of human footprints, dinosaur tracks, and sliding rock trails investigations. (Contains…

Conducts an investigation derived from the logico-structural theory of worldview for the purpose of examining the relationship between science interest and variations in the causal universal within college students' worldviews. Concludes that the investigation lends corroboration to the logico-structural theory of worldview and provides a further…

Investigates students' persistence regarding career aspirations in science and engineering (SE) professional careers as a function of race and sex. In a sample of 8th graders, men were more likely to persist in SE career aspirations. Academic proficiency and math self-efficacy were 2 of the strongest predictors of persistence in SE careers.…

Guidelines are offered for starting and maintaining a Science Club to stimulate gifted elementary students. Specific suggestions for organizing the club, planning a "whizbang" first meeting, and possible topics and activities are offered. (DB)

Emphasizes firewalking as a good illustration of basic concepts in thermodynamics. Describes the basic principles of firewalking and other factors including the cooling of the surface embers, moisture of the feet, thick skin on the feet, tolerance for pain, and other uncontrolled factors. (YP)

Author suggest the current unpopularity of science and technology may, in part, be a result of the nature of current provision--too much technology too soon. Suggests that pure science is what really interests bright teenagers, as well as being the seed of industrial innovation, and should be given a higher profile. (Author/PR)

Discusses the use of competitions to motivate scientifically gifted students to further develop their abilities. Before scheduling a competition, teachers are urged to consider the type of project, ability to work at home or at school, curriculum fit, and individual pace and style. Seven science competitions are profiled. (CR)

Uses three kinds of questions in the classroom to establish an atmosphere of wonder, contemplation, and speculation: brain busters, mind games, and science chats. Includes samples of each. (ASK)

The goal of this study was to familiarize teachers with reform initiatives in science education and to chart their progress as change agents of gender equity in the classroom. Discusses teachers' reflections and dialogue concerning their conception changes of teaching and mathematics as they confront the issue of equitable practice. (Author/SAH)

Physics competitions for high school students focus on experimental measurements using fundamental physics principles. Reports on how Yale University's physics department organized a day-long event for approximately 100 high school students. (CCM)