Science literacy for the twenty-first century
By: contributors include Stephen Jay Gould ... [et al.]. ; edited by Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler & Michael J. Palmisano ; epilogue by Leon Lederman.
Contributors: Gould, Stephen Jay.; Marshall, Stephanie Pace, 1945-; Scheppler, Judith A.; Palmisano, Michael J., 1947-
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Amherst, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 321
Subjects: Science -- Study and teaching -- United States
Other titles: Science literacy for the 21st century
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / -- Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler, Michael J. Palmisano; title: Opening the doors of science -- Margaret J. Geller; title: Women and physics, physics and women : a puzzlement -- Sheila Tobias; title: Status of the "two cultures" -- Melvin Schwartz; title: Igniting an educational revolution : MIT OpenCourseWare -- Charles M. Vest; title: On creating a "scientific temper" -- Bruce Alberts; title: Rethinking the physical sciences in school programs -- Rodger W. Bybee; title: On the oneness of nature -- Edward "Rocky" Kolb; title: Scientific inquiry and nature of science as a meaningful context for learning in science -- Norman G. Lederman; title: In praise of audacity : tackling the big problems -- Shirley M. Malcom; title: Magic of science -- Michael S. Turner; title: Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring : musings on the teaching and learning of science -- Stephen Jay Gould; title: University as a partner in transforming science education -- Elnora Harcombe, Neal Lane; title: Impossible takes a little longer -- Dudley Herschbach; title: Selling physics to unwilling buyers : physics fact and fiction -- Lawrence M. Krauss; title: Two modest proposals concerning scientific literacy -- James Trefil; title: The ethical responsibilities of scientists -- Howard Gardner; title: Scientific responsibility -- Walter E. Massey; title: Science literacy and society's choices -- Mae C. Jemison; title: Some current concerns : missile defense, the future of nuclear power, and the hazard of loose nuclear-weapon material in Russia -- Richard L. Garwin, Georges Charpak; title: The DARI : a unit of measure suitable to the practical appreciation of the effect of low doses of ioniziong radiation -- Georges Charpak, Richard L. Garwin; title: Building public understanding of science : a matter of trust -- Judith A. Ramaley; title: Leon Max Lederman : a brief biography -- Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler, Michael J. Palmisano; title: Partnerships between scientists and educators : a vital ingredient in science education reform -- Marjorie G. Bardeen; title: The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy : a commitment to transformation -- Stephanie Pace Marshall; title: The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science -- Lourdes Monteagudo; title: From laboratory gardens to society jungles with Leon Lederman -- Georges Charpak; title: Leon Lederman's proselytizing for science -- George A. "Jay" Keyworth II; title: Leon, Fermilab, and other things -- Alvin Tollestrup; title: Leon Lederman : a true friend of science and education-- Alvin W. Trivelpiece.