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Sewry, Joyce D.; Glover, Sarah R.; Harrison, Timothy G.; Shallcross, Dudley E.; Ngcoza, Kenneth M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
Given the emphasis on community engagement in higher education, academic departments need to become more involved in the community. This paper discusses a number of outreach activities undertaken by the chemistry department at Rhodes University, South Africa. The activities range from service learning to community engagement with teachers and…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level
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Adams, Earle; Ward, Tony J.; Vanek, Diana; Marra, Nancy; Hester, Carolyn; Knuth, Randy; Spangler, Todd; Jones, David; Henthorn, Melissa; Hammill, Brock; Smith, Paul; Salisbury, Rob; Reckin, Gene; Boulafentis, Johna – Science Teacher, 2009
The University of Montana (UM)-Missoula has implemented a problem-based program in which students perform scientific research focused on indoor air pollution. The Air Toxics Under the Big Sky program (Jones et al. 2007; Adams et al. 2008; Ward et al. 2008) provides a community-based framework for understanding the complex relationship between poor…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Pollution, Public Health, Scientific Concepts
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Bell, R. C.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1980
Described is a one-week summer chemistry workshop held at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pennsylvania, for secondary school students. Experiments and evaluation results of the workshops are provided. (HM)
Descriptors: College Programs, Educational Development, Program Evaluation, Science Activities