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Communic–Able: Writing to Learn About Emerging Diseases
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High school students in a seven-week writing-intensive project at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health serve as research apprentices. This project focuses on students in need of additional…
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Science Beyond the Laboratory: The Intriguing Career Paths of 14 Scientists and Engineers
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A planetary scientist working on human rights issues? A bird brain researcher hosting a radio show? In this chapter, the authors present vignettes of real scientists who found themselves traveling unique career paths…
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Changes Needed in Science Education for Attracting More Students to STEM Careers
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Dr. Alberts’s editorials—Why I Became a Scientist; On Becoming a Scientist; Prioritizing Science Education; Reframing Science Standards; and An Education That Inspires—provide a “setting” for meeting Goal Four of the…
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In response to the national call for more scientists, Steppingstone School for Gifted Education responded by establishing the Steppingstone Magnetic Resonance Training (SMART) Center, which will be described in this…
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The Promise of Service-Learning as an Instructional Approach to Motivate Interest in STEM Careers
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While the promise of service-learning for increasing interest and achievement in mathematics and pursuing mathematical careers is apparent, little research has been conducted to show that the promise can be reached.…
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Real World Externships Exposing Students to Possible Careers in STEM Disciplines
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For secondary teachers of mathematics, science, and technology, Real World Externships help them answer the legitimate student query: “Why am I ever gonna need to know this?” with real challenges and problems…
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The Talent Marketplace: Where Science Careers Are Made
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In this chapter, aspects of science career planning and development are discussed from a different perspective, which at first glance may seem remote and overly theoretical. However, it is the author’s hope that, as the…
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Scientists as Partners in K–12 Science: Engineering, Science, and Technology Careers
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While scientific specialization has been responsible for many remarkable and rapid advances within scientific disciplines, this strength becomes a weakness when it comes time for members of various disciplines to…
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Science Olympiad: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
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As our nation faces a decline in homegrown scientists and engineers, Science Olympiad continues to provide content and experiences that motivate teachers and students to become (and remain) passionate about STEM.…
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Active Learning as a Way to Interest More Students in Science Careers
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In this chapter, the experiences of a science educator and two technology education (TE) classroom teachers are offered. The school is a rural middle school in a Midwestern state where authors collaborated to promote…
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Designed to Invent: Camp Invention, A 21st-Century Program
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With the support of foundations and corporations, Invent Now works to provide programs for all children, including traditionally underrepresented groups such as girls, minorities, inner-city youth, and families who lack…
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Educating Students About Careers in Science: Why It Matters
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In this chapter, the authors’ analyze why school science needs to attend more to educating students about opportunities for scientific careers. The arguments of this chapter are twofold: (1) School science education…
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Why STEM? Why Now? The Challenge for U.S. Education to Promote STEM Careers
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The authors began this chapter with two central questions: (1) Will revitalizing STEM education, especially in America’s high schools, guarantee that graduates will choose STEM pathways in college or STEM careers when…
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The authors begin the chapter with an assessment of the current state of science teaching and learning in elementary schools. This is followed by an examination of our collaborative work with elementary teachers. The…
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NSTA’s Efforts to Interest More K–12 Students in Pursuing STEM Careers
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The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has inspired and coordinated science education in the United States for 64 years. As the largest professional organization in the world supporting excellence and…
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