From david at NCSEonline.org Mon Oct 14 10:52:55 2002 From: david at NCSEonline.org (David Blockstein) Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 13:52:55 -0400 Subject: [Biocomplexity] EDUCATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE FUTURE Message-ID: <3DAB0477.9C382723@NCSEonline.org> The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) invites you to the 3rd National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment EDUCATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SECURE FUTURE January 30-31, 2003 ? Washington, DC Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center JOIN leading scientists, educators and policymakers from around the world to discuss how education can contribute to a sustainable and secure future for all. PARTICIPATE in an unprecedented opportunity to develop a set of recommendations for the United States and for the upcoming UN Decade of Education for Sustainability (2005-2015) that will be transmitted in an action-oriented report produced by NCSE following the conference. MEET educators and decisionmakers including the full range of the educational enterprise from kindergarten to adult, incorporating formal and informal approaches to science, environmental, sustainability, security, and community education. LISTEN to speakers such as Dr. Rita Colwell, Director of the National Science Foundation, who will present the 3rd Annual John H. Chafee Memorial Lecture on Science and the Environment; former Senator Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day and a global leader in environmental and sustainability education who will receive the NCSE Lifetime Achievement Award; and Congressman Vernon Ehlers, Chair of the Environment Subcommittee of the House of Representatives Science Committee who will receive the NCSE Congressional Leadership Award. DISCUSS Sustainability, Environmental and Security Education for the community, K-12 students, undergraduates, graduates, business and the public during more than 20 breakout sessions. VIEW the Exhibition "Education: Programs and Products" with displays featuring innovative programs and resources from publishers, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and a variety of academic and other educational institutions. NETWORK with scientists, engineers, teachers, administrators, legislators, resource managers, international, federal, state, tribal and local government officials, environmental and community representatives, business people, journalists from the U.S. and other nations. ENJOY a reception in the exhibit hall following the Chafee Memorial Lecture, which will be attended by leading members of the education, scientific and policy communities. VISIT the Conference website at www.NCSEonline.org now to register online, read pre-conference background papers, get the latest program updates, participate in on-line discussions, and find useful links to education resources. SAVE 35% When You Register by November 1st. A limited number of complimentary registrations are available to members of the NCSE University Affiliate Program. See www.NCSEonline.org/Affiliates for details. For additional information and to REGISTER ONLINE, please go to: www.NCSEonline.org E-mail: conference at NCSEonline.org Telephone: 202-207-0007 -- David E. Blockstein, Ph.D., Senior Scientist National Council for Science and the Environment 1707 H St. NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20006 202-207-0004 (direct) 202-530-5810 (receptionist) fax 202-628-4311 David at NCSEonline.org, http://NCSEonline.org "Improving the scientific basis of environmental decisionmaking"