Teaching and Learning

We encourage the community of science to browse these excellent resources for communicating science to the public, whether it be a speaking engagement, a lecture, or a trip to a child's grade school classroom.

Resources for Involving Scientists in Education (through the National Academies of Science). "RISE conducts workshops and publishes materials to help scientist and engineers play effective roles in improving science education, from kindergarten through high school."

BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) has published an article titled "Scientists in Science Education", which you can download here as a pdf.

American Association for the Advancement of Science and Project 2061. "Founded in 1985, Project 2061 is a long-term initiative of AAAS to help all Americans become literate in science, mathematics, and technology." For current news and info on Project 2061, click here.

You can download a PDF of an interesting article, "What Factors Predict Scientists' Intentions to Participate in Public Engagement of Science Activities" by Ellen Poliakoff and Thomas Webb in Science Communication 2007:29; 242.

National Science Education Standards, published by The National Academies Press:


Nancy's Scientist Graffle as a PDF.

Here is a link to an article written by our very own Wendy Law, Ph.D. and Mary Vail, Ph.D., which appeared in the journal Science: Science Education Partnerships: Building Communities Where Everybody Learns.