Claire and Raven readers,
I received my copy of the book and CD today. What an excellent resource for
those who work with programs that promote girls looking into careers in
science and engineering.
on 9/3/03 1:11 PM, Claire McCullough at [log in to unmask] wrote:
> Hi! Today I received the link to the press release and ordering information
> for this new (free) NSF publication specifically relating to programs for
> girls in science and engineering (full information below my signature
> block). Our own UTC Adventures in Computers, Engineering, and Space (ACES)
> program is included in this book--the one page write-up is on page number
> 120 of the document.
>
> I've looked at the on-line version of the document, and recommend it as a
> good resource for persons trying to find new and innovative approaches for
> interesting girls (or other under-represented groups) in science,
> engineering, and mathematics.
>
> Claire McCullough, ACES
> UTC Engineering
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> | Associate Professor of Engineering
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>
> Full NSF Press Release <http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/news/03/pr0392.htm>
> New Formulas for America's Workforce: Girls in Science and Engineering
> COMPLIMENTS OF
> Research on Gender in Science and Engineering
> Division of Human Resource Development, Education and Human Resources,
> National Science Foundation
> Find experts. Get ideas. More than 200 easy-to-read stories bring to life
> NSF-funded projects (1993-2001) to broaden girls' and women's participation
> in science and engineering. The book's comprehensive index makes it easy to
> find descriptions of special programs for middle school girls, engineering
> students, museums, math teachers, learning technology, and more. A
> jargon-free guide to changing attitudes in teachers, students, parents, and
> administrators.
> A copy is available online at NSF
> <http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03207/start.htm>. In addition, the free
> printed book (NSF 03-207) or a CD-ROM version (NSF 03-208) are available via
> NSF Publications <http://www.nsf.gov/home/orderpub.htm>
> Please:
> ** invite anyone interested in science and engineering education to request
> multiple copies
> . for distribution at workshops, conferences, or meetings
> ** add a link to this book on your web site
> ** advertise in your newsletter Ad-for-newsletter
> <http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/hrd/New%20Formulas%20for%20America's%20WorkforceII.h
> tm>
> ** forward to listserves
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Dr. Deborah A. McAllister, Ed.D., UC Foundation Professor
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
College of Education and Applied Professional Studies
Teacher Preparation Academy, Dept. 4154
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