Washington Symposium Speakers to Address Communication, the New Standards, Science and Human Rights: Deadline to Register is March 6
Posted: Mar 6 2013
The annual National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE) Washington Symposium and Capitol Hill Poster Session brings together educators, students, community members, and policy leaders to discuss the connection of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics course content to civic issues and implications of public policy on curricula; as well as to recognize campus work and consider new initiatives.

Connecting Where You Live With What You Teach â The Alaska SCEWest Node
Posted: Mar 6 2013
Larry reports that, "the SENCER network and SCEWestNet node for Alaska are making an impact with rural and minority students in Alaska, where place-based science courses and activities about current issues are valued." He believes that, "where you live should have something to do with what you teach."

Science, Human Rights and National Security
Posted: Mar 6 2013
International human rights law recognizes that in limited circumstances "the interests of national security" may be legitimate grounds for restricting enjoyment of rights (see, for example, Article 8(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)).

Dr. Natalie Kuldell to Join NCSCE as Visiting Scientist
Posted: Mar 6 2013
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Natalie Kuldell, a principal investigator of the Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC) and instructor in biological engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will serve as Visiting Scientist for Academic Year 2013-14.

Deadline for Submission to SECEIJ Extended to March 1: Special Issue on Two-Year Colleges
Posted: Feb 21 2013
We invite manuscript submissions for the Summer 2013 issue of the journal that will focus on science and civic engagement at two-year colleges.

SENCER Workshop Planned at Auburn University
Posted: Feb 21 2013
As part of Research Week 2013, we will be hosting a day long session for students, faculty and staff on the approach, strategies, and resources developed by SENCER on April 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center.

New Regional Center to Support Maryland, Virginia, and DC SENCER Work
Posted: Feb 21 2013
The SENCER Center for Innovation (SCI) â Chesapeake Bay is a new collaboration of faculty from universities and colleges in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia focused on the complex issues associated with our most important regional natural resource, the Chesapeake Bay.

Undergraduate Spotlight: Leading from the Middle
Posted: Feb 21 2013
As a GLISTEN USL, Rhiannon served as a bridge between ECC faculty and staff from community-based organizations that benefited from the service-learning components of those environmental science courses.

Washington Symposium Speakers to Address Communication, the New Standards, Science and Human Rights
Posted: Feb 21 2013
Invited speakers include The Honorable Rush Holt, Congressman for the 12th District of New Jersey, United States House of Representatives; Dr. Martin Storksdieck, Director of the Board on Science Education; Ms. Flora Lichtman, Correspondent and Managing Editor, Video, for Science Friday; Ms. Jessica M. Wyndham, Associate Director for the Scientific Responsibility, Human Rights and Law Program, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Dr. Karen Kashmanian Oates, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Dr. Mel D. Schiavelli, Executive Vice President for Northern Virginia Community College, and Dr. Kristen M. Kulinowski, Research Staff Member, Science and Technology Policy Institute.

New TUES III NSF Award Supports the Next Phase of SENCER's Work: Expanding Follow-up Activities, Regional Efforts, Assessment Services, Sustainability Planning, and New Curricular Resources
Posted: Feb 21 2013
The National Science Foundation approved a new four-year grant to support the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement to enable new SENCER initiatives focusing especially on expanding resources, outreach to new institutions, deepening assessment, expanding regional centers, and enhancing follow-up with existing members of our community.

SENCER Leadership Fellows Program Accepting Nominations and Applications
Posted: Feb 7 2013
Founded in 2008, the SENCER Leadership Fellows program recognizes members of the SENCER community interested in taking on more advanced involvement through formal roles in the project.

NCSCE Accepting Nominations for Bennett Award
Posted: Feb 7 2013
The William E. Bennett Award for Extraordinary Contributions to Citizen Science is given annually to an individual and a team whose SENCER and other related activities have made exemplary and extraordinary contributions to citizen science.

Saginaw Bay GLISTEN Cluster Fosters Collaboration, Leverages Needed Resources
Posted: Feb 7 2013
One of several tributaries to Lake Huron just north of the mitten's "thumb" and Bay City, the Kawkwlin empties into Saginaw Bay, a Great Lakes "Area of Concern" or toxic hot spot which suffers from algal blooms harmful to fish, wildlife, pets and humans.

Why integrate human rights into STEM education?
Posted: Feb 7 2013
Human rights are a part of most domestic law, they are an important element in foreign policy engagement, and they are increasingly permeating debates on issues of vital social, economic, political, religious and cultural importance.

Apply Now for SSI 2013
Posted: Feb 7 2013
From August 1-5, 2013, administrators, faculty and students will gather at the 2013 SENCER Summer Institute to network with colleagues, explore areas of new work, present campus implementations, and discuss STEM education and pedagogy.

Franco Named SENCER Visiting Scientist
Posted: Feb 7 2013
Dr. Robert Franco, Director of the Office for Institutional Effectiveness and Professor of Pacific Anthropology at Kapiolani Community College, has been invited to serve as a SENCER Visiting Scientist for 2013.

Growing Texas SCEWestNet Node To Be Represented at Washington Symposium
Posted: Feb 7 2013
The 'Lone Star Node' (as they named themselves at the planning meeting at SSI 2012) has recently developed partnerships with faculty members at two institutions, the University of North Texas and Austin College.

The Art and Science of Human Rights
Posted: Feb 7 2013
Thinking about the intersection of human rights and science, however, holds the potential for connecting learning in the arts and sciences in important new ways, just as it enables a critical consideration of the professional responsibilities and special obligations that scientists, engineers and health professionals enjoy and practice.

Request for Proposals (RFP) Now Available for National Center for Science and Civic Engagement SENCER-ISE II Awards Program for Informal Science Education and Higher Education Partnerships
Posted: Jan 23 2013
Awards of $50,000 each will enable the formation of six partnerships. These partnerships will serve as the centerpiece of SENCER-ISE II, a major new three-year initiative funded by the National Science Foundation.

SCI-Great Lakes Spring Meeting to Focus on Best Practices Linking STEM Education and Great Lakes Stewardship
Posted: Jan 23 2013
The spring conference will promote incorporation of Great Lakes regional stewardship concerns into undergraduate STEM courses using the SENCER and GLISTEN models of learning through civic engagement.