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» The Association for Science Education - Teachers helping teachers teach science. UK's largest science association dedicated to the teaching of science. Over 25,000 members worldwide.




» Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS) - Promoting leadership in, and support for those involved in, the professional development of teachers of science.




» Celebra La Ciencia - The mission of this group is to increase interest of Hispanic youth in science. Includes a list of programs, local branches, advisory board, and links for kids and teachers.




» Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education - Education resources and science projects for K-12 grade levels.




» Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education - Analyzes and reports on critical national issues in science, mathematics, and engineering education from the U.S. National Research Council.




» The Center For Science, Mathematics, and Technology - Projects in mathematics and science to improve teaching methods in these fields.




» Center for Science Teaching and Learning - CSTL is dedicated to science education and literacy. Provides educators with professional staff development, degrees in science education, summer camps, competion hosting and development, distance learning, extended learning, curriculum resources, exhibits, and consulting.




» Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers - Private and not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest and enthusiasm in science, and the technologies, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students. Affiliated with Southern Polytechnic State University outside Atlanta and offers NASA learning materials. Includes list of staff and brief background.




» Glenn T. Seaborg Center - Facility at Northern Michigan University offers outreach science programs for students from preschool to college, developing new science curriculum and conducting research on teaching methods. Page includes mission statement and list of staff.




» Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education - Extensive offerings for research and development in science and mathematics education in India.




» National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) - A worldwide organization of professionals committed to the improvement of science teaching and learning through research.




» National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics - Charged by the U.S. Department of Education in 1996 to build a research base to study ways that instruction can be improved within the math and science areas. Includes list of reports, publications and online articles for teachers. Located at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.




» National Computational Science Institute - Trains faculty of primarily undergraduate and minority serving institutions in the use of computational science, particularly as it applies to inquiry based learning in introductory undergraduate classes.




» National Earth Science Teachers Association - An overview of the topics covered in earth science, constitution, bylaws, slide sets, journal, events, and discussion board.




» National Institute for Science Education (NISE) - Focus is on improving the level of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education in low income and minority schools. Includes list of staff, mission goals and publications. Located in University of Wisconsin-Madison.




» National Middle Level Science Teachers Association - Supports and promotes exemplary and innovative middle level science teaching and learning for all and is an advocate for middle level science teachers and students.




» National Science Education Standards - Contents - The National Academy of Science provides information on standards and assessment for the professional development of teachers.




» National Science Foundation (USA) - Education and human resources directorate.




» National Science Teachers Association - Site has extensive collection of information about the teaching of science.




» National Youth Science Camp - An intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school.




» NIH Office of Science Education - Includes curriculum supplements, news, programs, conferences, and exhibits




» Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation - NE-LSAMP is a consortium of five universities (UMASS Amherst, NEU, UCONN, URI, and WPI) supporting students from under-represented populations in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.




» Oregon Paleo Project - The concept of the Paleo Project closely involves the North Central Education established Paleo Academy; world class fossils just three hours from Portland.




» RAISE - Regional Alliance for Informal Science Education - Alliance of organizations, such as museums and nature centers, that are making a difference how science is taught and learned. Includes an event calendar, teachers' lounge, kids' space, and member section.




» School Science and Mathematics Association - Professional K-12 organization and publisher of journals. Offers membership and conference information, grants, and journal articles.




» Science Service - Purpose of group is promote science education through publications, programs,science fairs, and scholarship competitions.




» Society for Amateur Scientists (SAS) - Supports amateur scientific study and activities by sponsoring workshops and developing a science fair guide and mentoring students with lab research. Page includes list of conferences and programs.




» Zamorano Agricultural Society - A student organization at Louisiana State University that has been established for enhancing professional development among its members, providing services, ideas, and opportunities to the agricultural community.