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Evolving Curricula in the New Century: Putting Universities Back in Touch—A Prototype Program that Links the Community and Institution

The Kellogg Commission calls for a process of engagement in which the expertise found on our campuses is focused collaboratively on the problems faced by society. Expanding interdisciplinary teaching and learning is the primary vehicle of engagement....

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Measuring Molecules: An interdisciplinary lesson incorporates ecology and mathematics

This interdisciplinary project investigates the enormous environment-polluting power of uncontrolled petroleum products. While focusing on mathematics and science, this exercise helps students to conceptually transfer the ecological ramifications of ...

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Recognizing the Achievements of Women in Science: Tenacity and Talent—The Twin Pillars of Scientific Success for Women

Of the over 300 Nobel Prizes awarded in science since the prizes were first presented in 1901, only 11 have been given to women. This paper considers whether we can learn anything from the experiences of the female winners that will offer hope that m...