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Eric.ed.gov – Math, Science and Engineering Education: A National Need. Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education of the Committee on Education and Labor. House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, First Session (Kansas City, MO, May 1, 1989).

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This is a report on the hearing for solutions to the problems in science, mathematics, and engineering education at the postsecondary level. Topics of prepared statements and the testifiers are: (1) educating scientists and engineers (Daryl E. Chubin); (2) science and engineering education needs viewed from the perspectives of the national laboratories (E. Michael Campbell); (3) current status and plan for United States-based companies (M. J. Montague); (4) quality education for minorities (R. O. Hope); (5) programs of excellence in mathematics education (Shirley A. Hill); (6) problems and solutions in elementary school science (Cynthia K. Yocum); (7) students, teachers, and resources in secondary school science (Kent Kavanaugh); (8) education satellite networks (Hal Gardner); (9) challenge and future of science education (Dennis M. Wint); (10) preserving Americas’ scientific… Continue Reading

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Eric.ed.gov – Girls + Math + Science = Choices. A Conference for Young Women Interested in Exploring Career Options. A Handbook for Planners.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This is a handbook intended for use at a 1-day conference for 170 seventh and eighth grade girls, their parents, counselors, and math/science teachers. It is meant to stimulate interest in exploring career options in mathematics and science related areas. Sections included are: (1) “Introduction”; (2) “Conference Objectives”; (3) “Promotion/Recruitment”; (4) “Conference Day Format” (presenting the procedures and handout materials of the 1-day program); (5) “Recommendations–Do’s and Don’ts”; (6) “Follow-up Activities” (providing materials for the activities); and (7) “Resources” (listing media and organizations). (YP) Link til kilde

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Eric.ed.gov – Girls + Math + Science = Choices. A Handbook for Educators.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This is a handbook for educators. It is intended to stimulate interest in career choices for young women in mathematics and science related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in science professions; (2) solutions; (3) survey questions for measuring sex bias; (4) instructions for improving attitudes toward mathematics; (5) worksheets; (6) factors predicting college science major choice; (7) organizations; (8) resource media and material; (9) strategies for the future; and (10) selected bibliography (containing eight references). Some practical advice for teachers is included. (YP) Link til kilde