aaas efforts toward educating future generations world science forum 2005 session 6
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AAAS Efforts Toward Educating Future GenerationsWorld Science Forum 2005
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What is AAAS?
World’s largest general scientific society (serving 10 million worldwide)
International in membership and scope
Publisher of Science magazine (circulation reaches over 1 million)
Annual meeting draws nearly 10,000 participants, 1,000 journalists
www.aaas.org
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AAAS Mission
To advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people
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AAAS Programs
Science and public policy
Human rights
Public engagement
Science education
Career development
International initiatives
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AAAS Educational Goals - Lifelong Learning for All People
Improving science literacy
Turning kids on early and sustaining their interest
Shaping career pathways
Ensuring a future workforce
Communicating science for lifelong engagement
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Working Worldwide
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Improving public science literacy
Overall educational system reform
“Informal” science education – museums, media
Benchmarks for what young people need to know
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Project 2061
“…single most visible attempt at science education reform in American history”
(OECD, 1996)
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On-Line Resources
Science NetLinks
www.sciencenetlinks.com
Science Books and Films
www.sbfonline.com/bestlists.htm
Science On-Line
scienceonline.org
Kinetic City
www.kineticcity.com
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AAAS Center for Careers in Science and Engineering
Increase the talent pool and its effectiveness
Provide resources and advice across the entire career span
Provide job finding help
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Career Development Programs Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP): increasing minority Ph.D.
graduates
Canon National Parks Science Scholars: conservation scholarships
Commission on Professionals in Science & Technology: education and training
ENTRY POINT!: internships for students with disabilities
Global Alliance for Diversifying the Science & Engineering Workforce: for women worldwide
Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program: in newsrooms across the country
Merck/AAAS Research Program: supports interaction between biology and chemistry departments
Minority Scientists Network: a collaborative effort with Science's Next Wave
Roadmaps & Rampways: profiles of students with disabilities
Science, Tech & Disability: internships for students with disabilities
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Communicating science
Improve accessibility of science
Engage the public
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