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Nominate Outstanding Mathematics and Science Teachers (Grades 7‑12) Today! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th‑grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Awardees are … Continue reading
Oklahoma News from NCSE
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents and concerned citizens working to keep evolution in public school science education. The Center’s 4000 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens … Continue reading
The Darwin Bicentennial In The News (from NCSE)
In recognition of Darwin’s 200th birthday, February 12, 2009, the mass media are again taking notice of Darwin’s life, accomplishments, and importance and influence. Writing to Charles Lyell in 1860, Darwin was wryly amused at the sort of newspaper coverage he was receiving … Continue reading
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Science education needs more than facts
Researchers testing 6,000 freshmen majoring in science and engineering at seven universities, four in the United States and three in China, found that while Chinese students know more science facts, neither group is particularly skilled in scientific reasoning, Science Daily … Continue reading
OCU Honors Famous Naturalist’s 200th with Special Program
Even though scientists believe evolution has been an ongoing process for billions of years, the man most famous for the scientific theory is a mere 200 years old. And Oklahoma City University is planning a special event for Feb. 12 … Continue reading
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Year of Science 2009
Welcome to the celebration of 2009 as the Year of Science, a national year-long celebration of science to engage the public in science and improve public understanding about how science works and why science matters. Year of Science 2009 includes … Continue reading
Darwin at OU Calendar Update
Preparations continue for a full year of events at the University of Oklahoma in connection with the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of Origin of Species. A rather extensive lists of events … Continue reading
New Anti-Science Bill Introduced
Senator Randy Brogdon, R-Owasso, has introduced SB 320, the “Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act”. While similar in many respects to HB 1001, the ”Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” introduced by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, the bill makes reference to teaching … Continue reading
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Four Books for your Library
2009 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of “The Origin of Species” and makes this an ideal to update your Evolution library. This week’s New York Times Education Life supplement contained a … Continue reading
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Evolutionary Gems From Nature
“15 Evolutionary Gems” is a new resource summarizing fifteen lines of evidence for evolution by natural selection, provided by the journal Nature. The editors explain, “About a year ago, an Editorial in these pages urged scientists and their institutions to ‘spread the word’ … Continue reading
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