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Title:

Science literacy for the twenty-first century / contributors include Stephen Jay Gould ... [et al.] ; edited by Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler & Michael J. Palmisano ; epilogue by Leon Lederman.

Publisher:

Prometheus Books,

Copyright Date:

2003

Description:

321 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Science--Study and teaching--United States.

Other Authors:

Gould, Stephen Jay.
Marshall, Stephanie.
Scheppler, Judith A.
Palmisano, Michael J., 1947-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents:

On the oneness of nature / Edward "Rocky" Kolb. Opening the doors of science / Margaret J. Geller -- Women and physics, physics and women : a puzzlement / Sheila Tobias -- Status of the "two cultures" / Melvin Schwartz -- Igniting an educational revolution : MIT OpenCourseWare / Charles M. Vest -- On creating a "scientific temper" / Bruce Alberts -- Rethinking the physical sciences in school programs / Rodger W. Bybee -- On the oneness of nature / Edward "Rocky" Kolb.
Selling physics to unwilling buyers : physics fact and fiction / Lawrence M. Krauss. In praise of audacity : tackling the big problems / Shirley M. Malcom -- Magic of science / Michael S. Turner -- Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring : musings on the teaching and learning of science / Stephen Jay Gould -- University as a partner in transforming science education / Elnora Harcombe, Neal Lane -- Impossible takes a little longer / Dudley Herschbach -- Selling physics to unwilling buyers : physics fact and fiction / Lawrence M. Krauss.
The DARI : a unit of measure suitable to the practical appreciation of the effect of low doses of ioniziong radiation / Georges Charpak, Richard L. Garwin. The ethical responsibilities of scientists / Howard Gardner -- Scientific responsibility / Walter E. Massey -- Science literacy and society's choices / Mae C. Jemison -- Some current concerns : missile defense, the future of nuclear power, and the hazard of loose nuclear-weapon material in Russia / Richard L. Garwin, Georges Charpak -- The DARI : a unit of measure suitable to the practical appreciation of the effect of low doses of ioniziong radiation / Georges Charpak, Richard L. Garwin.
From laboratory gardens to society jungles with Leon Lederman / Georges Charpak. Leon Max Lederman : a brief biography / Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler, Michael J. Palmisano -- Partnerships between scientists and educators : a vital ingredient in science education reform / Marjorie G. Bardeen -- The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy : a commitment to transformation / Stephanie Pace Marshall -- The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science / Lourdes Monteagudo -- From laboratory gardens to society jungles with Leon Lederman / Georges Charpak.
Leon Lederman : a true friend of science and education / Alvin W. Trivelpiece. Leon, Fermilab, and other things / Alvin Tollestrup -- Leon Lederman : a true friend of science and education / Alvin W. Trivelpiece.

ISBN:

9781591020202 (acid-free paper)
1591020204 (acid-free paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)50754815

LCCN:

2002036718

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)