Those who are interested in submitting an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers Resource Center (ITEST) proposal are strongly encouraged to register and attend the webinar on the ITEST Resource Center Solicitation, which will be held on Tuesday, December 12 from 2:30-3:30 PM EST. In this webinar, ITEST program officers will review the submission … Read more
In a world driven by data, the power of evaluation comes from our ability to weave data points into a story that meaningfully answers our project’s questions. The interpretation of evaluation findings is a crucial step in the evaluation process that turns analyzed data into useful evaluative conclusions. The process of interpretations extracts valuable insights … Read more
This webinar presents findings of a large nationwide survey of 6,044 beginning college students at 59 institutions about the influences of a wide range of in-school and out-of-school experiences with computer science on students’ career interests. Learn more and register.
The CADRE Learning Series includes webinars with people sharing experience and expertise combined with opportunities for dialog during consultations. In Part 1 of this Learning Series, attendees heard from researchers who have used or designed observational tools in their DRK-12 research. Participants learned about a range of tools, their various uses and limitations, in the hopes … Read more
In collaboration with two program managers for the NSF Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) grant program, Dr. Lori Takeuchi and Dr. Kevin Clark, the Association of Science Communicators is presenting a FREE virtual panel discussion on Tuesday, November 7th at 12pm PT / 3pm ET, on Successfully Navigating Informal Science Funding Opportunities at NSF. This panel will highlight the AISL … Read more
Community engagement is an important context for effectively communicating about health and science. The Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication is hosting a public webinar to share insights from research, practice, and community experts on principles and practices for ethical science communication when engaging communities. Featured discussions will address: What are principles and core elements of ethical and effective science communication and engagement in the … Read more
Join speakers Ana Crespo (author), Marlene Kliman (math education researcher), and Alyssa Mito Pusey (publisher) as they take a deep dive into picture books that combine authentic cultural diversity, emotionally resonant stories, and deep mathematical ideas. Learn about the Storytelling Math series and the ways in which these books can support equitable learning in K-2 classrooms. The Storytelling Math project is a collaboration … Read more
As with many historical collections of artworks, there are certain works in the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s collection that are culturally inappropriate in today’s context. This could include their subject matter, their mediums, or their institutional cataloguing and titles. The Artworks Renaming Initiative addresses these problematic pieces by giving new names to identified artworks with the … Read more
Overview The AISL program team has put together a series of live webinars and recorded presentations that highlight recent changes to the AISL solicitation (NSF 22-626) as well as other proposal preparation aspects submitters will find helpful. There are six “topic focused” live webinars plus three open sessions for questions and answers. The structure for each live webinar includes … Read more
STEM education for older adults has great societal and personal benefits, yet present offerings are minimal. This interdisciplinary online workshop aims to develop strategies for a more highly educated older population by bringing together experts and decision-makers from different disciplines to discuss increasing STEM education efforts for mature adults. Learn more and register.