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Egbue, Ona; Long, Suzanna; Ng, Ean-Harn – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2015
Despite attempts to generate interest in science and technology careers, US students continue to show reduced interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors at the collegiate level. If girls are not engaged in STEM learning by the middle school level, studies show that they are even less likely to choose a science- or…
Descriptors: Females, Middle School Students, Grade 7, Grade 8
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Waksman, Byron H. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2003
Describes ways in which scientists engage in science education in an attempt to increase knowledge. Discusses intuitional approaches to school teaching, improvement of science education in middle schools, and the scientist's role in science teaching. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Level, Mentors, Science Education
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Waara, K. -O.; Petersen, A.; Lanaras, T.; Paulauskas, V.; Kleiven, S.; Crosa, G.; Penttinen, O. -P.; Quesada, A.; Kovats, N.; Galinou-Mitsoudi, S.; Lapinska, M.; Newton, A.; Balode, M.; Hindak, F.; Marsalek, B. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2006
At present, there is a European shortage of personnel qualified to adequately address the comprehensive scientific and regulatory requirements of the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The joint Masters programme described in this paper will provide students with the requisite expert knowledge and skills to progress the implementation of the WFD.…
Descriptors: Water Quality, Masters Programs, Program Descriptions, Program Implementation