Since the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released, many science education organizations around the country have been working to develop or enhance programs to align with the new standards. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is organizing a group of expert educators tasked with identifying resources to help educators implement the NGSS. These curators … Read more
The National Academy of Sciences is hosting its second Sackler Colloquium on the Science of Science Communication to offer scientists, communication practitioners, and opinion leaders the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual concern, share successes and ongoing questions, and fine-tune their understanding of how lessons from research can drive effective communication of science topics. The … Read more
The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has announced a new opportunity for library students, as well as those already in the profession. The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program provides opportunities for early career research in libraries, as well as the professional development of librarians and library staff. Applications are due September … Read more
The paper, Going Deep: Supporting Collaborative Exploration of Evolution in Natural History Museums, a product of the NSF AISL project Life on Earth, was chosen as the Best Design Paper at the 10th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning this past June in Madison, Wisconsin. The authors provide an analysis of pairs of children … Read more
The NGSS are a major policy effort likely to affect the work of all US-based science educators and researchers. NARST, the international organization for improving science teaching and learning through research, has commissioned position statement papers on the NGSS from the science education research community. Informal science education (ISE) is one of the eight topic … Read more
Portal to the Public Network is a NSF-funded program led by the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington, that facilitates face-to-face interactions between the public and local scientists and science-based professionals in order to promote greater appreciation and understanding of current scientific research and its applications. The program combines communication training for scientists, relationship-building between … Read more
Position Announcement Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education Digital Librarian / Collection Analyst The Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) works to support and connect the informal science education (ISE) field by building on the rich diversity of projects funded by the Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program of the National Science … Read more
Nominations are now open for the AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science. This award recognizes early career scientists who demonstrate excellence not only in their research careers but also in promoting meaningful dialogue between science and society. The recipient of the award will win a prize of $5,000, a commemorative plaque, and … Read more
The National Science Foundation Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) Fellows program advances science, engineering, and education to inform the societal actions needed for environmental and economic sustainability and human well-being while creating the necessary workforce to complete those challenges. Fellows will complete interdisciplinary work that includes research experiences beyond the Fellows’ areas of … Read more
Flight of the Butterflies, which was featured as the CAISE Spotlight in July, recently received several awards from the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA). The GSCA Achievement Awards “recognize excellence in giant screen filmmaking, marketing, and lifelong learning.” Flight of the Butterflies won Best Film in the categories of Short Subject and Lifelong Learning, as … Read more