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COPUS Program and Resource DirectorySearch or Browse for Events and Programs There are currently over 100 entries  Join us in beautiful western Colorado’s mountains, canyons, and incredible geology for a diverse program of scenic field trips, technical presentations, and social events. The formal sessions will begin on Monday, October 5 and will end Wednesday, October 7. Sessions will include a full day and two half days with field trips in the afternoon. There will be additional full and half-day field trips throughout the meeting. Our technical program covers diverse geoscience topics including road construction through mountains and landslides, the impacts of energy development (petroleum, coal, and uranium), resource and reserve classification (it’s been 100 years since H. H. Hoover defined proved ore), permitting issues, and geoscience software, its use and misuse. Field trips, many of which are very scenic—bring your guest along—will include a loop through the Colorado National Monument and a look at places where eastern museums stole Colorado dinosaur bones; a trip over Grand Mesa, an incredible bit of reverse topography, landslides, and scenic views; a trip to the Lake City area with the active Slumgullion Slide, along with many smaller ones; a trip over the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton that will see very diverse geology, the ultimate in angular unconformities, a laccolith, an avalanche shed, and consideration of the impacts of naturally occurring hydrothermal alteration’s acid drainage and its modification by mining; a trip to an underground uranium mine; a trip to an active oil rig; an examination of stream capture in the Unaweep Canyon; and everywhere, scenery that can’t be matched elsewhere. We’re planning short courses and workshops on GIS and GPS use, various types of geoscience software, reserve and resource definitions, and permitting (regulations, legislation, and community relationships). Social events will include tours of the local wineries and site seeing through the Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa. You’re invited to join friends on less formal tours, like a trip to Ouray’s fabulous natural hot spring swimming pool. Location: Grand Junction, Colorado, 743 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Date and time: For more information click here Organization: American Institute of Professional Geologists Contact: Cathy Duran, AIPG Professional Services Manager, () Collaborating organizations: Geological Society of America, Association of American State Geologists, American Geological Institute  The Earth Portal is a comprehensive resource for peer-reviewed, timely, objective, science-based information about the environment. It is a means for the global scientific community to come together to produce the first free, expert-driven, massively scaleable information resource on the environment, and to engage civil society in a public dialogue on the role of environmental issues in human affairs. It contains no commercial advertising and reaches a large global audience. The Earth Portal has three components: 1. The Encyclopedia of Earth, with over 4500 articles, is produced and reviewed by 700 scholars from 46 countries. 2. The EarthForum provides commentary from scholars and discussions with the general public. 3. The EarthNews offers news stories on environmental issues drawn from many sources. Scope of the Earth Portal: The scope of the Earth Portal is the environment of the Earth broadly defined, with particular emphasis on the interaction between society and the natural spheres of the Earth. The scope of the Earth Portal includes: * The hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, magnetosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere, and their interactions, especially in regards to how these systems support life and underpin human existence. * The living organisms on Earth that constitute its biological diversity. * The interactions and feedbacks among society, biological diversity and the physical systems of the Earth. This includes the social, economic, political, behavioral, technical, cultural, legal, and ethical driving forces behind environmental change. * Those parts of traditional disciplines that investigate the environment or its interaction with society. This includes the natural, physical, and social sciences, the arts and humanities, and the professional disciplines (education, journalism, business, law, public health, engineering, medicine, public policy). * The interdisciplinary fields of environmental science—natural and social—that integrate concepts, methods, and analytical tools from multiple fields in the investigation the environment or its interaction with society. Examples include: – Environmental physical sciences such as atmospheric sciences, Earth systems science, remote sensing, biogeochemistry, oceanography, and other non-biological terrestrial sciences. – Environmental life sciences such as environmental biology, ecology, forestry, fisheries, marine biology, agriculture, aquaculture, and related fields. – Environmental engineering and other sciences related to the impacts of natural and anthropogenic activities on the environment, including assessment, prevention, control, regulation, remediation, and restoration. – Environmental social sciences such as ecological and environmental economics, environmental sociology and history, and other fields that study human social and cultural activities which affect, and are affected by, environmental conditions. – Environmental data and information sciences that deal with the collection, storage, standardization, integration, analysis, and management of data related to the analysis of the environment or environmental change. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Environmental Information Coalition Contact: Peter Saundry, ()
Dolphin Dialogues
News, information and education serve as the means by which individuals, business, governments and the society at large can make reasonable and sensible decisions. For many decades, radio has proven to be a reliable, openly accessible vehicle to inform and educate the public and we launched Dolphin Dialogues in October 2004 to continue that tradition. Dolphin Dialogues is an outreach program of The Taras Oceanographic Foundation produced in partnership with WJTW hometown radio. In contrast, Dolphin Dialogues reaches people wherever they are; at home, at school, at the office, and on the road; whether permanent or seasonal resident, old or young, able to travel or home bound. The program focuses on sciences, the environment, conservation and sustainable living and its purpose is to inform and educate the public on all these issues which have become increasingly important to the lives of all people in our communities. Our weekly radio show Dolphin Dialogues focuses on science, the environment, conservation and sustainable living. We address a wide range of issues relevant to the citizens everywhere and reach a regular audience of 15,000 to 20,000 people who tune in locally via traditional airwaves, and across the U.S. and in far away places like Canada, the Caribbean and Europe via life-stream (www.taras.org). Dolphin Dialogues is produced 44 times a year and broadcast live on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. We producing the program at the studio, but we can also record or broadcast live from location. For instance, we aired a live broadcast from aboard the research vessel the Foundation uses for its dolphin surveys in the coastal waters of Palm Beach County. We also interview scientists, explorers and other experts over the phone and always welcome suggestions as to what topic to cover and who to invite for an interview. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: The Taras Oceanographic Foundation Contact: Dr.Stefan E Harzen, () Collaborating organizations: Community High School  Science Buddies is a comprehensive, one-stop shop for K-12 students, teachers, and parents who are participating in science projects. The common theme running through all of our programs is identifying students’ needs and creating practical, hands-on solutions—not just reading material. Our key programs include: • the Topic Selection Wizard tool, to help students identify an area of science or engineering that meshes with their interests, • the Ask an Expert online advice forum where scientists and engineers provide guidance to students who are doing science projects, and • an extensive, step-by-step Project Guide and a Teacher Resources area. • a large online library of Project Ideas, which are detailed outlines that help students develop a challenging science fair project Research shows that hands-on science investigations are the best way to teach kids science. Our online programs and tools make science projects and science fair participation fun and accessible to students, teachers, and parents alike. No matter where students’ interests lie—whether in music, sports, or biology—Science Buddies has a Project Idea that is bound to be a good match. We currently have 27 Interest Areas, including traditional fields such as Zoology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as contemporary, cutting-edge areas such as Video and Computer Games, Genetics and Genomics, and Biotechnology. All Project Ideas are authored by our staff scientists. Our other fundamental program is our Ask an Expert Forum, which provides a much-needed link between science students and working professionals. Students can get answers to questions about their science projects that have them stumped. Plus, they get an opportunity to interact with a real-life science role model who can show them that science and engineering can be interesting and enjoyable. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Science Buddies Contact: Meghan O'Hare, ()  Do you want to make an impact on science education? If so, Science Buddies is looking for you. We are a comprehensive, one-stop shop for K-12 students, teachers, and parents who are participating in science projects. The common theme running through all of our programs is identifying students’ needs and creating practical, hands-on solutions—not just reading material. Our key programs include: • the Topic Selection Wizard tool, to help students identify a project that meshes with their interests, • the Ask an Expert online advice forum where scientists and engineers provide guidance to students who are doing science projects, and • an extensive, step-by-step Project Guide and a Teacher Resources area. • a large online library of Project Ideas, which are detailed outlines that help students develop a challenging science fair project Do you have an innovative idea for a science project? We welcome inquiries from graduate students, scientists, engineers, and other professionals who are interested in writing a Project Idea. Our staff scientists can help. We have Project Ideas in almost every field of science, so you can surely find a match for your expertise. Your Project Idea will be viewed by thousands of students, and will live indefinitely on the web. Our other fundamental program is the Ask an Expert Forum, which provides a much-needed link between science students and working professionals. Our volunteer mentors become real-life science role models for students. Serving as a mentor can be done from home and requires only a few hours a week, but can make a big impact in the life of science students, especially those whose parents lack the time or expertise to assist them with their science projects. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Science Buddies Contact: Meghan O'Hare, ()
National Library of Medicine Exhibition: Rewriting the Book of Nature
On February 12, 1809, Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England. Fifty years later, on November 22, 1859, Darwin's On the Origin of Species, one of the most influential scientific books ever written, went on sale to the public. Radical in sweep, Darwin's theory of naturally innovating and endlessly changing webs of life laid bare the deep connections within the living world. Darwin rewrote the book of nature and forced us to rethink humankind's own place within it. One hundred and 50 years later, we still struggle to comprehend the world that Darwin made. To mark the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his groundbreaking work, the National Library of Medicine, in collaboration with the Office of NIH History, presents a small exhibition, "Rewriting the Book of Nature: Charles Darwin & the Rise of Evolutionary Theory." The public is invited to this thought-provoking display, which includes a rare first edition of "On the Origin of Species" and other important books by Darwin, Darwin photos and letters, and works by the great naturalist's predecessors, contemporaries and successors. The exhibition, inside and outside the NLM History of Medicine Division Reading Room, Building 38, first floor, runs from February 9 to July 2, 2009 and from September 3 to December 31, 2009. All are welcome to visit, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays, except federal holidays. Directions, security, parking, etc.: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/visitus.html. Individuals who need Sign Language Interpreters and/or reasonable accommodation for their visit should contact Melanie Modlin, mm354i@nih.gov, 301.496.7771. Location: National Library of Medicine Division History of Medicine Reading Room, Building 38, First Floor, 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, United States For more information click here Organization: National Institute of General Medical Science, National Institutes of Health Contact: Michael Sappol, ()
BSCS Science Institutes 2008-2009
Colorado Springs-based BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) is set to host nearly 50 local, national, and international science teachers on July 13-18 for the beginning of the 2008-2009 BSCS Science Institutes, a year-long science education opportunity designed to enrich the teaching and learning of science. Participating teachers at both the elementary and secondary level will come together from nine states and two countries to spend a week at BSCS taking part in intensive, inquiry-based experiences with a focus on deepening their science content. Upon their return home, the Science Institutes teachers will build upon those experiences with an exclusive, online program that provides continuing education and support during the school year without requiring out-of-classroom time. BSCS, an internationally-known science education organization currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, presents the Science Institutes every year with support from corporations and foundations dedicated to the advancement of science learning, as well as through school district and participant funding. Scientific Inquiry is the theme for the 2008-09 institutes. Sam Spiegel, BSCS science educator and director of the institutes, explains, “While the notion of scientific inquiry has grown in popularity in schools and in educational standards, what we mean by inquiry is not often clear. True scientific inquiry in the classroom allows students to develop rich understandings of scientific subject matter or content while also learning about the practices of science. Students who learn in rich, inquiry-based classrooms perform better on assessments, hone their critical thinking skills, and develop a deeper understanding of science. It is what science teaching should be about.” Using state-of-the-art tools and strategies developed by BSCS, participating teachers benefit from this unique learning opportunity as they study alongside BSCS faculty and interact with other educators from across the globe. For information about the 2009-2010 BSCS Science Institutes, visit www.bscs.org/si. Location: 5415 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Date and time: For more information click here Organization: Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Contact: Susan Rust, ()
Emc2 Election Multimedia Contest for Cash
If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be? Voice your vision for science and society to win cash and other prizes! GRAND PRIZE: $2,000 Second Prize: $1,000 Third Prize: $500 Pug Perks! Everyone who submits an eligible entry will receive a free Student Pugwash t-shirt or Frisbee just for participating! Pug Perks are limited to U.S. participants only, while supplies last. Visit http://www.spusa.org/2008vote to learn more! DESCRIPTION: Science and technology issues have enormous implications for society at large. The next U.S. president, Congress, and local leaders will confront topics that matter to young people, such as climate change, affordable health care, nuclear weapons buildup, and U.S. economic competitiveness in science and engineering. If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be? The MIT student who started the SPUSA election guide in 2004 is not a U.S. citizen, but felt that input from young people everywhere could help guide the direction of U.S. science, technology, and health policy. Make your voice heard about these critical issues today! These issues impact not only your life and locality, but also the global community. International perspectives are welcome and encouraged. You are also encouraged to tell the next president and Congress what initiatives you think they should take to address your science, technology, or health issue. DEADLINE: July 15, 2008 Must be between the ages of 16 and 25 to qualify. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Student Pugwash USA Contact: Sharlissa Moore, () Collaborating organizations: American Institute of Biological Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science  Date: April 17, 2010 The Chicago Council on Science and Technology (C2ST) in partnership with the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Chicago Chapter have come together to bring you its first ever all-day Women in Science Symposium 2010: Building an Identity. The symposium, to be held on April 17th, 2010 will allow women scientists, at the academic, industry and government levels, to better recognize the number and diversity of their counterparts; create a sense of solidarity, and; broaden the spectrum of opportunities for women in Chicagoland. Specifically the Women in Science Symposium will focus on: Insights from the field highlighting personal stories, professional ambitions, and milestones from some of the areas most recognized leaders Address the state of women in a rapidly changing science landscape across academic and government sectors Identify needs for the future of social and systemic change at the local and national levels; science as an industry; work/life balance. Sponsor exposition tables will be located in Thorne Auditorium Lobby throughout the duration of the symposium. Registration Information: Breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks and evening reception are complimentary with your registration as well as a networking reception at the close of the day. Parking is an additional $6 to the registration fee – garages located at Northwestern’s Chicago Campus – 222 E. Huron. $50 advance general registration, $75 day of symposia $25 student registration (undergraduates/graduates) Location: Northwestern University - Chicago Campus, 375 E. Superior Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States For more information click here Organization: Chicago Council on Science and Technology Contact: Erin Dragotto, ()
Speaking Science 2.0
Over the past several years, the seemingly never-ending controversies over evolution, embryonic stem cell research, global climate change, and many other topics have led to a troubling revelation. Scientific knowledge, alone, does not always suffice when it comes to winning political arguments, changing government policies, or influencing public opinion. Put simply, many journalists, policymakers, and citizens consume and act on scientific information in a vastly different way than do the scientists who generate it. As a result, scientists and their organizations repeatedly face difficult challenges in explaining their knowledge to diverse groups of citizens. With this in mind, Matt Nisbet and Chris Mooney are hitting the road to spark a national conversation about science communication, convinced that there couldn't be a more critical time for questioning old assumptions and trying out new ideas in this area. The talk points out how innovative strategies for public engagement could not be more urgent: Science will figure, as never before, in the 2008 presidential campaign and beyond. Scientific "facts" will increasingly be pulled into fraught political contexts, and bent and twisted in myriad ways. This political environment can seem perplexing to scientists, but it's one to which they must adapt if they want their hard-won knowledge to play its necessary role in shaping the future of our nation. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Speaking Science 2.0 Contact: Matthew Nisbet, ()  How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. Although evolution provides credible and reliable answers, polls show that many people turn away from science, seeking other explanations with which they are more comfortable. In the book Science, Evolution, and Creationism, a group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offered by advocates of various kinds of creationism, including "intelligent design." The book explores the many fascinating inquiries being pursued that put the science of evolution to work in preventing and treating human disease, developing new agricultural products, and fostering industrial innovations. The book also presents the scientific and legal reasons for not teaching creationist ideas in public school science classes. Mindful of school board battles and recent court decisions, Science, Evolution, and Creationism shows that science and religion should be viewed as different ways of understanding the world rather than as frameworks that are in conflict with each other and that the evidence for evolution can be fully compatible with religious faith. For educators, students, teachers, community leaders, legislators, policy makers, and parents who seek to understand the basis of evolutionary science, this publication will be an essential resource. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: National Academy of Sciences Contact: Jay Labov, ()  Darwin’s Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure, an exhibition at The New York Botanical Garden from April 25 – June 15, 2008, will highlight Charles Darwin’s substantial yet little-known contributions to the study and understanding of plants. Exhibitions in three Botanical Garden venues, a symposium with leading Darwin scholars, and related programs will paint a portrait of Darwin as a botanist and plantsman and demonstrate how Darwin’s botanical experiments and discoveries helped shape his contributions to the understanding of life in general. In the Conservatory, Darwin’s own garden at his home in England, Down House, will be re-created. Some of Darwin’s ingenious experiments with plants, which focused on plant movement, climbing plants, pollination and fertilization, and adaptations in orchids, will also be re-created as part of the exhibition. In the Library, Darwin’s own writings and collections will be featured. Themes will include Darwin’s botanical education, his historic voyage on the HMS Beagle, his professional friendships with botanists, and the publication of his revolutionary book On the Origin of Species, and his investigations into plant sexuality and sensitivity. The documents and archival materials will come from the Mertz Library’s extensive collection of Darwiniana as well as from the library and herbarium at Cambridge University in England, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Lindley Library in London, and the Archives at the Harvard Botany Libraries. In the Children’s Adventure Garden, an interactive exhibition including plants important to the development of the concept of evolution will invite hands-on exploration. In collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History, the Garden will also host a two-day symposium during the exhibition. The symposium will feature presentations by leading scientists, historians, philosophers, and environmentalists—the current thinking by some of the world’s leading Darwin experts. Weekend programs will feature drop-in lectures, workshops, and guided tours for the public. Location: The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx, New York, United States Date and time: To map this location: click here For more information click here Organization: New York Botanical Garden Contact: George Shakespear, ()  GreenKnow responds simply to the worldwide need for information in support of survival. Given the circumstance, understanding our place in the environment—that is, the Biogeosphere—allows us to manage myriad challenges and opportunities that face individuals as well as society. Old and newly emerging disease; water, food and fiber production, distribution and shortage; chemical contamination and exposure—each embodies distinct environmental linkages that can be understood better with access to factual, science-based information, knowledge and accumulated wisdom. For example, paint a scenario with a human population of 6.4 billion—with nearly 854 million men, women and children chronically hungry—where, in all, over 2 billion people lack food security—we have a problem. Identifying, gathering, assessing and judging, and communicating factual and reliable environmental and human health information is recognized as critical to management of this problem. An exemplary set of environmental and human health information resources is embodied in the rapidly growing Earth Portal (in particular, its open access, peer-reviewed Encyclopedia of Earth). Readers are invited—if fact, encouraged—to use GreenKnow to access these resources; and to share their experiences in identifying and using defensible, scientific information in support of their personal and environmental health circumstances. Work is progressing to use GreenKnow as the Portal for the Tenth National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment: The New Green Economy. ©Sidney Draggan 2008 This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Environmental Information Coalition Contact: Dr. Sidney Draggan, () Collaborating organizations: Environmental Information Coalition
Darwin Day
On February 12th, 2009, in honor of Charles Darwin’s 200th Birthday, the Department of Biology, East Carolina University is hosting an Open House and Celebration of Biodiversity Events 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Middle and High School biology teacher workshops learn creative tools for teaching evolution. Snack supper provided. For further information and mandatory advance registration go to http://www.ecu.edu/educ/csmte/darwin.cfm 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Biology Open House
Location: Biology Department at East Carolina University, Howell Science Complex East 10th Street, Greenville, North Carolina, United States For more information click here Organization: Biology Department East Carolina University Contact: Jeff McKinnon, ()
USA Biology Olympiad
The Center for Excellence in Education developed and implemented the first ever USA Biology Olympiad competition in 2002 to focus on the training of future leaders in the biological sciences. This effort was greeted enthusiastically by students and teachers as the first nation-wide effort to challenge young, talented students in the diverse disciplines of biology. Almost 30,000 high school students have participated in annual USA Biology Olympiads to date to select the four member Team USA for the International Biology Olympiad. These exceptional students participate in an open exam for round one of the competition. The top 10% of competitors then advance to the semi-final exam composed of more complex, theoretical questions, again covering seven biological content areas. The top 20 students from the semi-final round become the finalists and compete for US Medals and for a position on Team USA at the International Biology Olympiad. The USA Biology Olympiad teams have achieved great success at the International competitions. In 2004, in an unprecedented feat of accomplishment in the 15 years of the International Biology Olympiad, the U.S. Team brought home four gold medals. Building upon this accomplishment in 2007, the U.S. Team again garnered 4 gold medals and lead the world with the highest combined score out of all participating nations. In total over the past 5 years, the U.S. Teams have returned with 12 gold medals, 6 silver and 2 bronze. Thus, all of our U.S. team members have medaled since the beginning of USA participation at the Internationals, and have brought recognition to our nation’s efforts to continue scientific leadership in an increasingly competitive world. Location: Fairfax, Virginia, 8201 Greensboro Drive, McLean, Virginia, United States For more information click here Organization: Center for Excellence in Education Contact: Marcy Reedy, () 
The Macroevolution Symposium at the 2006 National Association of Biology Teachers Basic mechanisms of microevolution (evolutionary change below the species level, among populations and within species) can produce macroevolutionary change (the evolution of novel traits, of species, and of lineages) if given enough time. Macroevolutionary studies explore the evolutionary forces and events that generate the characteristic features of new taxa, the radiations of lineages and their extinctions, and the evolutionary patterns produced by physical processes (e.g., continental drift) on living and extinct organisms. The six prominent scientists who spoke at this symposium provided current information about macroevolutionary processes, the distinctions between and the interactions of micro- and macroevolution, the development and evolution of "key innovations" and major lineages of organisms, and the evidence for these processes. BSCS staff presented workshops on classroom activities on the topic of macroevolution. These activities, and other educational resources, were compiled on a CD. A web version of the CD is available at the URL below.
Evolution Symposia Series at the National Association of Biology Teachers Conference This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) Contact: Kristin Jenkins, ()  WBUR "Here and Now" host Robin Young interviews animal cognition scientist Dr. Irene Pepperberg about the excitement and challenges of exploring the animal “mind" on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 pm at the Museum of Science, Boston. Dr. Pepperberg, adjunct associate professor of psychology at Brandeis University and author of the book Alex & Me, has been studying the intelligence and reasoning abilities of the African Grey parrot for over 30 years. Her star pupil was Alex, who garnered worldwide attention during his life as well as obituaries in international media after his death in 2007. Alex mastered a vocabulary of more than 100 English labels, and could answer questions about the color, shape and number of objects. Admission: $12. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office, online at www.mos.org/events, or by phone at 617-723-2500. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. Seating is limited. First come, first served. This is program is part of the Museum's Celebrity Science series and is funded by the Reno Family Foundation. Additional funding for adult programs provided by the Barbara and Malcolm L. Sherman Fund for Adult Programs and by the David and Marion Ellis Endowment Fund. Location: Museum of Science, Boston/Cahners Theater, Once Science Park, Boston, Massachusetts, United States For more information click here Organization: Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Contact: Cheryl White, () Collaborating organizations: Museum of Science, Boston
National Science Festival Network
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN UC SAN DIEGO WITH $3 MILLION GRANT TO FUND SAN DIEGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH EFFORTS NSF grant will also create a sustainable National Science Festival Network with partners that include UC San Diego, MIT Museum, The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia and UC San Francisco San Diego, Ca (July 23, 2009) – The University of California, San Diego has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support the 2010 San Diego Science Festival and fund the creation and growth of Science Festivals nationwide. The grant award follows the highly successful first annual San Diego Science Festival, held March-April 2009. The San Diego Science Festival strives to highlight San Diego as a national and global leader in scientific innovation, focusing heavily on improving pre-workforce development through math and science education. UC San Diego will work with a group of collaborators dedicated to increasing the number of college graduates across all fields of science, technology and engineering to benefit both regional and national economic interests. In addition, the university will focus on presenting unique opportunities for local San Diego businesses to become involved in program and pipeline development for future scientists. This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: San Diego Science Festival Contact: Jana Ferron, () Collaborating organizations: MIT Museum, American Physical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science  The Encyclopedia of Earth is an electronic, peer-reviewed reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, as well as to the general public. The Need for a New Reference on the Environment: The motivation behind the Encyclopedia of Earth is simple. Go to Google TM and type in climate change, pesticides, nuclear power, sustainable development, or any other important environmental issue. Doing so returns millions of results, some fraction of which are authoritative. The remainder is of poor or unknown quality. This illustrates a stark reality of the Web: digital information on the environment is characterized by an abundance of "great piles of content" and a dearth of "piles of great content." In other words, there are many resources for environmental content, but there is no central repository of authoritative information that meets the needs of diverse user communities. Our goal is to make the Encyclopedia of Earth the largest reliable information resource on the environment in history. The Encyclopedia of Earth is one component of The Earth Portal.This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: Environmental Information Coalition Contact: Peter Saundry, ()  Dialogues with Darwin is an exhibition drawn from the APS’s own rich Darwin archive—the largest outside of Cambridge, England. Visitors will see Darwin’s own letters, as well as rare first editions, sumptuous illustrated books, maps, and manuscripts that follow the evolution of Darwin’s big idea—evolution through natural selection. As the first major statement on evolution and how it works, it was the beginning of modern biology. Today, Darwin still stands at the swirling center of a scientific dialogue that began before him and has continued for 150 years. In that spirit, the exhibition will use history, science, art and 21st century technology to provide several dialogues. One will trace Darwin’s intellectual dialogue with the scientific ideas of his day. Another will show the work of Darwin’s colleagues and successors—scientists who have been in a dialogue with Darwin’s ideas ever since they were published. Contemporary artist Eve Andrée Laramée has created a stunning installation based on Darwin’s notebooks to encourage a metaphorical dialogue between science and art. Hands-on materials in the exhibition and lively online forums will encourage visitors to contribute their own commentary and continue the conversation. To join the online diablog or to get more information: apsmuseum.org Dialogues with Darwin April 17, 2009- October 17, 2010 American Philosophical Society Museum 104 S. Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 This is an internet resource For more information click here Organization: American Philosophical Society Museum Contact: Elaine Wilner, () |
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The cognizant fiduciary body for the COPUS and Year of Science 2009 projects is the American Institute of Biological Sciences Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, and an independent, member-governed organization since the 1950s. Support for COPUS workshops by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. EAR-0606600, EAR-0628790, and EAR-0814048. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. |
