Tag Archives: Evolution and Climate Change

NCSE Update – 10/31/14

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Bob

      UPDATE FROM WYOMING The Wyoming Tribune Eagle (October 26, 2014) reviewed the status of the state’s science standards. As NCSE previously reported, a footnote in Wyoming’s budget for 2014-2016 precluded the use of state funds “for any … Continue reading →

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Bring Evolution To Your School/Community For Darwin Day 2015!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Bob

  Interested in bringing cutting-edge evolutionary science to your school and community?  Apply to be a stop on NESCent’s 2015 Darwin Day Roadshow. NESCent (The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center) is an NSF-funded evolution research center.  To celebrate Charles Darwin’s contributions to science and society, … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update – 10/3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Bob

NCSE’S ROSENAU AND MCCAFFREY IN THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE NCSE’s Josh Rosenau and Mark McCaffrey were invited by the Houston Chronicle (September 30, 2014) to discuss the controversy over the treatment of climate science in social studies textbooks now under consideration … Continue reading →

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Proposed Texas Textbooks Distort Climate Change Facts

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Bob

(Ed. note: Why would OSTA post news about textbook difficulties in Texas?  The last line of this Dallas Morning News article explains it all.  Some specific examples of the distorted climate change (and other) facts are included in this article from Mother Jones … Continue reading →

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Second Teachers’ Workshop On Climate Change & Variability. 

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The workshop will be held at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) on Lake Texoma from Friday evening, 26 September until Sunday afternoon, 28 September and is co-sponsored by Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE) and the Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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The 2014 HHMI Holiday Lectures on Science – Biodiversity in the Age of Humans

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The Holiday Lectures on Science series brings current research into the science classroom, helping to bridge the gap between textbook curriculum and exciting new research developments. Available for On-Demand Viewing on October 24, 2014 Take a survey and receive a … Continue reading →

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News from NCSE: Climate Workshop for Teachers at Lake Texoma 9/26-28

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Bob

There’s still a chance for in-service and pre-service teachers to take advantage of a great opportunity: a workshop on the science of climate change and variability, taking place at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, from … Continue reading →

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CLIMATE CHANGE BILL OF RIGHTS LAUNCHED

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Bob

The launch of the Climate Science Students Bill of Rights! NCSE is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate Science Students Bill of Rights, which articulates the principle that all students deserve the best climate science education available as … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Report – 6/27/14

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Bob

        “WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?” “What are they teaching your kids about global warming?” asked National Journal (June 26, 2014). The answer is provided by “a patchwork of climate instruction guidelines that … Continue reading →

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OSTA/OESE Issue Joint Press Release

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Bob

Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Press Release  For Immediate Release: May 28th, 2014  Science Advocacy Groups Respond to Recent Statements from Senators Sykes and Brecheen. In a May 23rd Press Release, Senator Anthony Sykes (R-Moore) … Continue reading →

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