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K-12 & Education

It's a competitive world in which science, technology, mathematics and engineering impact our economy, health, societal well-being and policy. Scientists, engineers and educators provide the ideas and knowledge base for U.S. leadership in science and engineering. Learning how people learn, while also supporting the very best ideas and students are also essential goals in today's changing world.

Time On A Microscale
New exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse, N.Y. (MOST) explores time on a microscale

The ARRA Report 19
This report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Math Research That Really Adds Up

Why are American schoolchildren so bad at algebra? University of Notre Dame psychologist Nicole McNeil has a theory.

Innovators: Tackling The Need For A Technical Workforce
Workforce Initiative in Hawaii prepares local students for jobs in astronomy, remote sensing and other technology industries

Project CRYSTAL
Project CRYSTAL, made possible by a grant from the NSF, is a unique outreach program that allows middle school students to conduct biochemistry research at UW-Madison.

What Is Cyberlearning?
Learn how new developments in computer-mediated learning can enhance educational experiences.

Innovators: The Root Of A Good Teacher
How teachers are learning to inspire the next generation of math geniuses

Spaced Out
Graduate students in astronomy get hands on training at the University of Arkansas Center for Planetary Studies

Summer Course Helps Seismology Students Meet The Challenges Of Data-Driven Science

Two seismology students plot a course for success across Illinois

Environmental Research Center
"Natural" labs allow students to study environmental systems free of human degredation

Green Revolution: Discover
A trip to Snowy River, New Mexico, reveals a lot about life and energy in unexpected places

(MS)2: Wired For Success

Public charter school employs new educational philosophies and technologies to help its students excel

Assisting Japanese Scientists During Earthquake Recovery
Michigan State University gives a rapid response grant to Japanese scientists to assist them in their research during the earthquake recovery process

Bridging The Gap Between High School and College
UAB faculty have guided 29 recent, minority high school graduates through the university's Summer Bridge Program supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and UAB School of Business.

Charrette: Problem Solving With Design
The charrette process helps students, faculty, and experts tackle some of today's biggest health issues

Resilience And Adaptive Governance Of Stressed Watersheds
In this video, several current IGERT students share their experiences working in an inter-disciplinary team.

The NSF's Engineering Research Center For Biorenewable Chemicals
Producing biorenewable chemicals while training up and coming engineers

Weaving STEM Education & Culture: The Faces, Places, And Projects Of The Tribal Colleges And Universities Program

The NSF helps bring advanced science education to Tribal Colleges and Universities

The ARRA Report 14
This report reviews the research and discoveries made possible in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Dreams Come True
NSF grant gives students across the country a chance to apply research skills at the University of Alabama Birmingham