Many of our projects are conducted jointly with universities and involve the application of technologies such as computer networking and the Internet. A significant number of projects are directed toward systemic change in the educational process, in the way science and math are taught. Our teacher enhancement projects spend a significant amount of time on pedagogy, demonstrating to teachers better ways to educate students in science and math by example. Our technology projects make a direct and immediate impact on the educational system as to how teaching and learning are better accomplished. Collaborations exist with the other national laboratories, other US government agencies, the state department of education, and many universities and two-year colleges.
Diversity is an important goal for our program.
Although a few of the projects are directly targeted at minorities and women, all of the projects emphasize diversity among their participants. We recruit extensively to broaden the representation of minorities and women in our projects. In FY99 there are many science education projects being conducted. Several different types of projects are included in the overall Science Education Program. Most Laboratory education programs are administered by the Science Education Program Office .