Conference: Towards a Scientifically Aware and Attitudinal

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by Carlyn Buckler on 14-Apr-10 11:13

Conference: Towards a Scientifically Aware & Attitudinally Rational World

Public communication of science and technology is critical in a world thoroughly interwoven with science and technology. The International Network on Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) is a network of individuals from around the world who are active in producing and studying PCST. The PCST Network hosts international conferences, electronic discussions, and other activities to foster dialogue among the different groups of people interested in PCST, leading to cross-fertilization across professional, cultural, international, and disciplinary boundaries. The PCST Network seeks to promote new ideas, methods, intellectual and practical questions, and perspective

by Carlyn Buckler on 14-Apr-10 09:43

Professional Development for Informal Educators

An online professional development course designed especially for the informal ESS educator!

by Carlyn Buckler on 05-Feb-09 09:20

School of Rock 2009 Aboard the JR - Apply Now!

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by Carlyn Buckler on 09-Jan-09 09:03

Science Mapping Workshop for Informal Educators!

Science Mapping Workshop for Informal Science Educators

New for 2009!

AAAS Project 2061 is offering a unique professional development workshop designed specifically for informal science
educators, *Using Atlas of Science Literacy in Informal Science Learning Settings* For some new perspectives on making your programs and exhibits more relevant to K-12 teachers and students, join us in Chicago, March 11-13 at the Museum of Science and Technology (MOSI), for a new workshop designed especially for science center and museum staff
who work with school-based audiences.

by Carlyn Buckler on 08-Jan-09 10:43

The Carolina Digital Curation Doctoral Fellowship Program

From ACUMG listeserve:

The Carolina Digital Curation Doctoral Fellowship Program (CDCDF)

NOW RECRUITING!

The School of Information and Library Science (www.sils.unc. edu) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill encourages applications for Ph.D. fellowships in digital curation supported by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)-funded DigCCurrII project (http://ils.unc. edu/digccurr/ aboutII.html# cdcdf).

DigCCurr II seeks to develop an international, doctoral-level curriculum and educational network in the management and preservation of digital materials across their life cycle. This proje

by Carlyn Buckler on 08-Jan-09 09:33

Year of Science 2009 Kicks Off this Week Across the Nation

The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) kicked off Year of Science 2009 (YoS2009) -- a national, yearlong, grassroots celebration--this week in Boston at the annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology.

by Carlyn Buckler on 08-Jan-09 09:26

NSCC 2009 Museum Certificate Program

Northern States Conservation Center is pleased to announce the launching of its new online museum certificate program. Students, no matter where they are located on the globe, may gain the basic and expert skills needed to run an excellent museum.

by Carlyn Buckler on 08-Jan-09 08:57

Welcome to ESSIEN

This is the Earth System Science Informal Education Network (ESSIEN) website, a place for Earth Systems Science (ESS) Informal Education professionals to share information and resources.

This site is still in Alpha stage, and we will constantly add features and improvements, so come back often for the latest updates! Please email us if you wish to suggest improvements, report problems, or make any comments about this site. Thank you!