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Appendix D Futher Information on Education and Outreach Activities
Appendix D Futher Information on Education and Outreach Activities
Pages 191-193
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Students also complete several essays, two exams, and an individual research project in which each student becomes a class expert on a selected topic and gives reports on progress as would a real-world research group. This Science and Technology Studies course does require some basic science education, which is covered early in the semester.
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Participants summarized current issues in science education, including presenting science to the wider community, engaging student interest in investigation, building part nerships with K-12 schools, creating resources for educational outreach and program evaluation. • November -, 00, University of Virginia: One-day symposium for education and outreach (EO)
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• National Research Centers Educators Network: A group of EO coordinators from NSF centers, including MRSECs, Science and Technology Centers, and Engineering Research Centers has formed the National Research Centers Educators Network (NRCEN) .4 The goals of the group are to identify and disseminate models, tools, resources, experiences; determine mechanisms or strategies to enhance centers' efforts; and identify and address priority issues specific to centers.
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