What’s informal science education?
Informal science education supports people of all ages and walks of life in exploring science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is hosting an interactive webinar about the Design Squad television series. Design Squad is a ... more.
0 comments | Posted November 11, 2009 at 9:03 am in Professional development opportunities
The New York Hall of ... more.
0 comments | Posted November 11, 2009 at 6:10 pm in About informal science education
It’s been called an “invisible infrastructure”—the rich diversity of places and pursuits that ignite our curiosity and support lifelong learning about science. To help build a collective portrait of this ... more.
1 comment | Posted November 24, 2009 at 3:44 pm in Inquiry Groups
Ready to SMILE? The Science and Math Informal Learning Educators pathway of the National Science Digital Library—a growing collection of activities and other resources for those who teach ... more.
1 comment | Posted December 2, 2009 at 2:26 pm in Professional development opportunities
The CAISE Inquiry Group led by John Falk of Oregon State University and Carlos Manjarrez of the Institute of Museum and Library Services has launched a national interviewing project aimed ... more.
1 comment | Posted December 17, 2009 at 4:06 pm in Inquiry Groups
Resources for STEM Education, a prototype website for sharing NSF-funded educational resources and findings, has opened. The site is intended to support the U.S. Department ... more.
0 comments | Posted December 17, 2009 at 7:31 pm in Professional development opportunities
Join colleagues from across the field at the second Informal Science Education Summit, coming up March 3–5 in Washington, D.C.Taking as its theme "Surrounded by Science,” title of a ... more.
0 comments | Posted January 4, 2010 at 10:50 am in ISE Summit 2010
Starting January 25, Sandy Toro-Martell and Jean Creighton will lead a week of asynchronous discussion about models and features of informal learning partnerships that lead to productive outcomes. Dr. Jean ... more.
0 comments | Posted January 11, 2010 at 5:09 pm in Professional development opportunities
The National Science Board released its Science and Engineering Indicators 2010 report at a White House event January 18. ... more.
0 comments | Posted January 21, 2010 at 4:09 pm in About NSF
Planning to attend the AAAS meeting in San Diego, February 18-22? There are a number of sessions of interest to those in the informal science education community. Here's news of ... more.
0 comments | Posted February 2, 2010 at 4:37 pm in Professional development opportunities