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Gender Differences in Spatial Reasoning Skills and their Effects on Success
No full textThese pdf slides detail the importance of spatial skills and explain how males frequently have better spatial skills than females. At Michigan Technological University, several studies were undertaken to develop a course on spatial skills and track success. It was found that the course had a significant impact on female retention in engineering and spatial skills for all students
Gender Equity for Mathematics and Science: Notes on Invited Faculty Presentations
No full textThis report from Sheila Tobias discusses pertinent issues related to women in mathematics and science. Key aspects explored include mathematical anxiety and strategies for coping with it, as well as important research on classroom conditions for female math and science students. This document may be downloaded in PDF file format
Building Your Resume While Still in School
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode of ATETV focuses on "some of the many ways students can build their resume while still in school and graduate ready to enter a high-paying, high-demand job of the future." The episode can be watched in full or through the two segments: Growing Your Own Workforce and Creating an Energy Efficient Future. Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 7:39
NOAA: Great Lakes Eco-Region
No full textThe Great Lakes are vast, and provide fabulous laboratories for people to learn about everything from hydrology to cultural geography. This remarkable collection from NOAA brings together multimedia, lessons, real-world data, and background information about these bodies of water. The homepage features a meditative narrative essay that combines topographic description with general observations about the economic and other activities that take place in the general region. The Multimedia area contains a voluminous photo gallery, a fantastic "Listen to the Lake" podcast, and several Great Lakes webcams. Moving along, science educators will be delighted to learn about the Lessons and Activities area. Here they can download activities that include "Nab the Aquatic Invader," "Fish Life Cycle," and "Great Lakes Connection Model." Further along, the "Great Lakes Literacy Principles and Fundamental Concepts" document provides a framework for educators teaching about the Great Lakes. The site is rounded out by the Background Information area, which includes web diagrams of the Great Lakes food chains and information about migratory birds in the region
Preparing an Agarose Gel
No full textThis video from CUNY Kingsborough Community College describes the technique of preparing an Agarose Gel. The video describes the process step by step and would be easy to replicate in a laboratory setting. Running time for the video is 3:10
Careers That Will Make a Difference
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode from ATETV focuses "on two schools where programs in environmental sciences and biomanufacturing are helping students make a difference in peopleâs lives." The episode can be watched in full or through the two segments: "Green Careers Give Back" and "Biomanufacturing Influences Quality of Life." Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 8:12
Business Is Booming for Biotech and Telecom
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, biotechnology and telecommunications are discussed. Community colleges work with companies in fields such as biotechnology to design curriculum to better educate their students so they can be hired for industry jobs as soon as they graduate. Strong laboratory skills provided by community college technical programs help students secure entry-level positions when they graduate. Both the fields of biotechnology and telecommunications are looking for students with educational and practical experience. The episode can be watched in full or through the two segments: âA Firsthand Look at Laboratory Careers,â and âThe Dynamic World of Telecommunications.â Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 7:39
Finding the Right Fit
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. In this episode of ATETV, internships, information and communications technologies, and biotechnology are discussed. Internships provide students with valuable experience, and they often lead to full-time employment. Community college programs offer internships, hands-on technological experience and familiarity with physical equipment that often leads to placement in high tech careers. The episode can be watched in full or through the three segments: âAre Internships Important?â âExpanding Your Networkâ and âExperimenting with Biotech.â Running time for the full episode of this streaming video is 7:37
Historical Events in Minerals and Materials
No full textThese reports provide a review of significant changes that occurred during the twentieth century in industries requiring use of metals and industrial minerals. It includes a timeline and a summary that discusses major achievements in mineral production and events that affected the U.S. mineral industry. These events are related to overall U.S. mineral consumption and years of war or recession
Massachusetts Marine Educators
No full textA thorough site for teachers in New England, specifically Massachusetts. Includes information on teacher workshops, MME membership, student contests, and teacher awards. Features an ocean tides classroom activity for middle school through high school students, links to other marine science education websites, and the latest issue of their newsletter available for download