"The Keck Connection": iScience and SCEWestNet
Posted: Sep 12 2012
Several years ago my colleague Mark Stewart and I developed the underlying framework for iScience, our model for a student-centered, interdisciplinary, integrated science curriculum.

Alix Fink and Ellen Goldey Selected as Vision and Change Fellows
Posted: Sep 12 2012
We congratulate Dr. Alix Fink of Longwood University and Dr. Ellen Goldey of Wofford College, two longtime leaders in the SENCER community, on their selection as Vision and Change Leadership Fellows by PULSE, the Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education.

West Point Launches Major Curricular Initiative: Puts SENCER Ideals in Action
Posted: Sep 12 2012
West Point trains graduates who face the most challenging of "unscripted problems" and, after serious self study, the Academy had concluded that its "siloed" approach had to yield in favor of a strategy that was far more inter-disciplinary in character.

Remembering Neil Armstrong's Contributions
Posted: Aug 30 2012
On Saturday, August 26, 2012, Neil Armstrong died at the age of 82. As commander of Apollo 11, Armstrong holds the distinction of being the first man to walk on the moon, though he was a veteran test pilot and astronaut before landing the lunar module Eagle in the Sea of Tranquility.

NSF-funded Workshop on the Longitudinal Study of Americas Youth
Posted: Aug 30 2012
This summer, NCSCE staff member Glenn Odenbrett was selected to attend a week-long workshop sponsored by the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research on the Longitudinal Study of American Youth.

Promoting Undergraduate Academic Engagement with Americas Great Outdoors
Posted: Aug 30 2012
The America's Great Outdoors (AGO) Initiative was launched by President Obama to develop a 21st Century conservation and recreation agenda based on the premise that "lasting conservation solutions should rise from the American people â that the protection of our natural heritage is a non-partisan objective shared by all Americans." A significant aspect of the AGO Initiative is youth involvement in preserving and protecting America's public and tribal lands and waters, as well as our historical sites.

SENCER National Model 2012 Focuses on Improving Science Communication
Posted: Aug 30 2012
The most recent addition to the SENCER Model Series is "Science Outreach - Public Understanding of Science, developed by Hannah Alexander, Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri.

In Memoriam: Penny Bernstein
Posted: Aug 30 2012
We mourn the loss of a cherished member of the SENCER community, Penny Bernstein, who attended the 2003 SSI while a faculty member at the Stark County campus of Kent State University in Ohio.

From Knowing to Doing: SENCER Summer Institute 2012 Hosts New Initiatives, New Institutions, and a Strong Alumni Presence
Posted: Aug 30 2012
We are happy to report the 2012 SENCER Summer Institute, held at Santa Clara University on August 2 -6, was a great success.

National Center for Science and Civic Engagement Invited to Join AAASs Science and Human Rights Coalition
Posted: Aug 30 2012
In early July, the National Center received word that it had been elected to membership on the AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition. Karen Oates and David Burns were welcomed as members of the Coalition Council, the group's governing unit.

A Note on the eNews from Danielle Kraus Tarka, Associate Director
Posted: Aug 30 2012
As many of you may have noticed, the eNews has not been published as usual this summer, and as things have calmed down for us, we wanted to let you know why this occurred.

A Word from David Burns, Executive Director, NCSCE
Posted: Aug 30 2012
We're back with our regular e-newsletters, and we are very happy about it!

Speakers to Offer "Master Class in Sustainability," Lead Discussions on Assessment Techniques
Posted: Jun 20 2012
Today, we are pleased to announce that we have also confirmed Dr. Barbara Tewksbury, Dr. Jay Labov, Dr. Stephen Carroll, Mr. Christopher Lazzaro, and Dr. Cathy Middlecamp as plenary presenters.

Thinking Evolutionarily
Posted: Jun 20 2012
SSI 2012 will feature a "taste of the convocation" itself, as Jay Labov has invited distinguished colleagues to join him in offering a condensed version of the original event during the workshops on August 6.

SENCER Invited to Present at HACU, Pittcon Meetings
Posted: Jun 20 2012
In addition to the post conference workshop at the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences annual meeting in November, sessions have also been invited by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Pittcon.

GLISTEN Project Director Invited to Summer Workshop
Posted: Jun 20 2012
Glenn Odenbrett, director of the GLISTEN project, has been invited to take part in a weekâlong workshop on the Analysis of Longitudinal Study of American Youth (LSAY) Data, offered by the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research.

Nine Elected to SENCER Leadership Fellows Program
Posted: Jun 6 2012
Nine faculty members and administers have been selected to join the Fellows, serving 18-month terms completing projects of their choosing to advance STEM education and teaching.

Director of Board on Science Education to Give Plenary Address at SSI
Posted: May 23 2012
As the opening plenary speaker for SSI 2012, Dr. Martin Storksdieck will discuss the role of the new standards and their implications for college faculty, administrators, and students.

SCI-Central Plains Hosts First Workshop
Posted: May 23 2012
In conjunction with its 24th annual Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University hosted a SENCER workshop for faculty interested in learning about the SENCER approach to STEM education.

SSI 2012 Team Focus: Holy Names University
Posted: May 23 2012
As we get closer to the start of SSI 2012 at Santa Clara University, we will highlight the plans of some of the many teams planning to take part in the Institute.