Engagement at the Theater: Science in the Cinema part of Summer 2010 Issue
The deficiencies in the scientific knowledge of American students have been well documented both in educational journals and the popular media. The scores of students on standardized tests, such as those on the ...

The Impact of Having a Research Scientist as a Guest Lecturer in a College Biology Course part of Summer 2010 Issue
Historically, the U.S. has been a leader in science, engineering, and technology (STEM), but currently not enough young people are being inspired to pursue STEM careers. Without a strong, focused commitment to the ...

Environmental Release of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes part of Winter 2011 Issue
In this activity, groups of students assume the roles of representatives of the World Health Organization, Food and Drug Administration, Friends of the Earth Organization, the scientific community, a university ...

"But You Needed Me" Reflections on the Premises, Purposes, Lessons Learned, and Ethos of SENCER - Part 1 part of Summer 2011 Issue
This article is based on the opening plenary address at the tenth annual SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Summer Institute delivered by SENCER's co-founder, the ...

Improving Students' Attitude Toward Science Through Blended Learning part of Summer 2011 Issue
In an attempt to motivate students and improve their attitudes toward science, one important opportunity, at a time when technology plays such a prominent role in our lives, is for instructors to redesign their ...

"But You Needed Me": Reflections on the Premises, Purposes, Lessons Learned, and Ethos of SENCER, Part 2 part of Winter 2012 Issue
This paper is based on the opening plenary address at the 10th annual SENCER Summer Institute delivered by SENCER's co-founder, the paper's author. SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and ...