Initial registration has been extended for the 2014 AISL PI Meeting to June 16th, 2014. The meeting will take place August 20th–22nd at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. CAISE invites Principal Investigators of all active AISL projects to register for the meeting. If the project PI is unable to attend the meeting, … Read more
The Second Cyberlearning Summit will take place June 9th-10th. It features 15 talks about the latest research on technology and learning, research posters, technology demonstrations, and panels. Now, you can register for the online program to view the live webcast of the talks (over two days) and join online activities with other virtual participants. There … Read more
On Wednesday, June 18, President Obama will host the first ever White House Maker Faire and meet with students, entrepreneurs and everyday citizens who are using new tools and techniques to launch new businesses, learn vital skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and fuel the renaissance in American manufacturing. The President will also … Read more
From March 26–28, 2014, the Coalition for Science After School (CSAS) hosted its final summit, Passing the Torch: Advancing Opportunity for Quality Science Learning. The Summit, which CAISE participated in, was intended to: (1) celebrate a decade of progress in strengthening and expanding STEM learning opportunities in out-of-school time; (2) call attention to critical issues … Read more
Dr. Alan Friedman, former director of the New York Hall of Science and CAISE Co-PI and Senior Advisor, served as an inspiration and mentor to many professionals in our field. To honor his memory, the Noyce Foundation has made a $500,000 grant to the New York Hall of Science to establish the Alan J. Friedman … Read more
Nominations are now open for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (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 … Read more
If you’re planning to attend ASTC’s 2014 Annual Conference, to be held October 18-21 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and hosted by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, keep in mind that the early bird registration discount ends July 31. ASTC 2014 will feature more than 100 concurrent educational sessions and 15 preconference workshops, … Read more
The 2014 Next Steps Institute, Integrating STEM Learning in Communities, will bring together museums, universities, community-based organizations, government, industry, and formal and informal educators to build action plans that make STEM learning an integral part of the educational landscape in our communities. Join the organizers Sept. 22-23, 2014, at Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center … Read more
ThirstDC aims to create and foster thought leaders both on and off stage by crafting an informal environment where world renowned experts socialize, interact with, and inspire attendees in a lounge atmosphere. At thirst’s next event on August 21st, join real-life exemplars of informal learning—like a dancing astrophysicist, science improv, & more—for a night of … Read more
Science Education & Civic Engagement: An International Journal Call for Manuscripts Submissions for a special issue on civic engagement and informal science education (ISE) to be published in the summer of 2015. About the Special Issue The editors of Science Education & Civic Engagement: An International Journal invite manuscript submissions for a special tribute issue … Read more