Recognizing the confines as well as the potentialities of the urban environment, science educators in some of the cities suggest various approaches to providing relevant, meaningful and challenging science programs for the urban youth. Programs in Omaha, Denver, Wilton, Oak Ridge, and Milwaukee are described. Bibliography. (LC)

The Iowa-Secondary Student Training Program at the University of Iowa for gifted students is designed to supplement the regular secondary school curriculum by providing exploration or in-depth investigation in a variety of science areas. Experiences offered include accelerated courses, research participation programs, field studies, and enrichment…

Discusses criteria used in selecting the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education (SESE) exemplary elementary science, inquiry, science/technology/science programs. Includes lists of winners in these three areas. (JN)

Discusses the rationale for and development of an industrial chemistry program in chemistry at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Includes an outline of the recommended 2-year curriculum and list of courses in this industrial chemistry option leading to a master of science degree. (Author/JN)

Although most educational programs for senior citizens emphasize arts and crafts, model science programs designed specifically for seniors, emphasizing geological science, have been developed at the University of Colorado (Colorado Springs). The programs have been well received and can be useful in integrating or mainstreaming seniors into the…

Outlines the National Science Foundation's programs to assess science education in the two-year college and other programs providing institutional support through the Science Education Resources Improvement Division of the Directorate for Science Education. (JM)

Described is an environmental chemistry course for nonscience majors at McNeese State University. The course emphasizes consumer chemistry. Topics discussed include prescription drugs, refinery processes, nuclear chemistry and chemistry and the environment. Texts, supplementary materials and a detailed course outline are included. (DS)

Describes the objectives, organization, and daily activities of a youth summer camp program providing general knowledge about computers, computing, social implications of computers, and opportunities for careers. (CMV)

A behind-the-scenes look to help you be a more effective decision maker on science materials. (Editor)

Explores reasons to create special events, change existing events, or discontinue events, in the pursuit of new audiences. Describes surveys of usership at Cleveland Metroparks to identify new audiences. Effective event design and implementation requires effective advertising, which is expensive, so a discussion of fund development, branding, and…

Describes a study of the influence of the Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE) program on the scientific creativity of secondary school students. Scientific creativity is measured by the Scientific Creativity Test for Secondary School Students. Results indicate that the program did promote the overall development of scientific…

Provides information about a summer camp with an astronomy focus for students in grades 4-8. Discusses planning, camp basics, telescope orientation, and other features of camp life. (DDR)