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Preparing the Undergraduates of Tomorrow: The Critical Role of K-8 STEM Education
LANCASTER, Pa. - Save the date for Franklin & Marshall College's third annual program focusing on the importance of strong science education, and a scientifically informed citizenry, to our democratic society. The all-day symposium is sponsored by the Center for Liberal Arts and Society, and will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, beginning at 9 a.m.
Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required.
The conference, titled "Preparing the Undergraduate of Tomorrow: The Critical Role of K-8 STEM Education," will provide an overview of K-8 science learning, which national reports have identified as the critical gateway to all later STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) achievement, and its specific implications for the improvement of science education at the college level.
Keynote talks will include lectures by Wm. David Burns, executive director of the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement and professor of general studies at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; Richard Duschl, Professor of Science Education at Rutgers University; Alan Friedman, nationally known consultant in museum development and science communication; Karen Kashmanian Oates, deputy director of the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation; and Karen Worth, principal investigator of Connecting Science and Literacy Program: Professional Development Resources for Elementary Teachers.
The symposium will also feature afternoon breakout sessions. Contact for registration and information. Click here to download a detailed schedule of the events.
Participation is free of charge; however, registration is required.
The conference, titled "Preparing the Undergraduate of Tomorrow: The Critical Role of K-8 STEM Education," will provide an overview of K-8 science learning, which national reports have identified as the critical gateway to all later STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) achievement, and its specific implications for the improvement of science education at the college level.
Keynote talks will include lectures by Wm. David Burns, executive director of the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement and professor of general studies at the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; Richard Duschl, Professor of Science Education at Rutgers University; Alan Friedman, nationally known consultant in museum development and science communication; Karen Kashmanian Oates, deputy director of the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation; and Karen Worth, principal investigator of Connecting Science and Literacy Program: Professional Development Resources for Elementary Teachers.
The symposium will also feature afternoon breakout sessions. Contact for registration and information. Click here to download a detailed schedule of the events.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: MARCY DUBROFF (717) 291-3837
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WEB: HTTP://WWW.FANDM.EDU
