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Clough, Michael P. – Science & Education, 2011
With funding from the United States National Science Foundation, 30 historical short stories designed to teach science content and draw students' attention to the nature of science (NOS) have been created for post-secondary introductory astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics courses. The project rationale, story development and…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Literary Genres, Instructional Materials, Web Sites
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Bowen, Daniel E. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes the Development and Promotion of Science and Technology Talents Project, Thailand's solution for meeting its country's need for scientists and technologists. Provides information on the six participating universities. Notes that the program includes secondary and higher education. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries, Gifted
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Aldridge, Bill G. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Analyzes a National Science Foundation report, "Science and Engineering Education for the 1980s and Beyond," prepared for the President and Department of Education. Provides information on the status of science and engineering education in the United States. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Needs, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1982
This document is a transcript of hearings held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (February 11, 1982), which focused on the "National Engineering and Science Manpower Act of 1982," H.R. 5254. The bill, introduced into Congress by Doug Walgren and Don Fuqua, would establish a fund to develop United States technical, engineering, and scientific…
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Engineers, Federal Aid
CAIN, ROBERT W.; MILLS, THOMAS S. – 1967
REPORTED IS A NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) STUDY OF SCIENTIFIC MANPOWER. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES WERE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRENDS AND THE ILLUMINATION OF FACTORS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT FUTURE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMIC STAFF IN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE DATA WERE DERIVED FROM SURVEYS COMPLETED BY NSF, NATIONAL ACADEMY…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Biology, College Science, Doctoral Degrees