Partners in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education

The National Science Foundation Science and Technology Centers

Partners in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Education

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION: FROM GRADE SCHOOL TO GRAD SCHOOL AND BEYOND
- Strength through Diversity
- The STCs: More than the Sum of their Parts
- Bringing Science to Students and the Public through People
- Bringing a Cultural Balance to Science
K-12 EDUCATION
- Collaboration with Teachers
  - Courses, Workshops, and Symposia for K-12 Teachers
  - Laboratory Experiences
  - Field Experiences
  - Long-term Professional Development
- Educational Tools for Teachers
  - Science Kits
  - STC / K-12 Collaboration on Developing Educational Tools
  - Use of STC Equipment by K-12 Teachers
  - Computer Resources for K-12 Teachers
- Student Programs: Out of the Classroom and into the World of Science
  - Interactive Programs and Field Trips
  - Science Fairs
  - Research Experience for High School Students
  - Computer-based Learning
  - Talks from Prominent Scientists
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- Research Opportunities
- Curriculum Development and Degree Programs
- Students Helping Students: Teaching Experiences for Undergraduates
GRADUATE AND POSTDOCTORAL EDUCATION
- Research Stipends and Fellowships
- Curricula and Degree Programs
- Other Graduate Efforts
- Postdoctoral Education
BUILDING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY
- K-12 Programs for Underrepresented Minorities and Women
  - Elementary School Programs
  - Secondary School Programs
- Undergraduate Programs for Underrepresented Minorities and Women
  - Collaborations with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Educational Efforts in Cultural Diversity for Educators at All Levels
BROAD-BASED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
- Collaborations with Museums and Planetariums
- Disseminating Information to the Public
  - Talks
  - Publications
  - Online Information
  - Video Presentations
  - Public Awareness Programs
Summary
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