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Research offers exciting and challenging job opportunities, but sometimes the price to pay in terms of personal sacrifice is very high. Claudia Mignone interviews a young astronomer who found satisfaction in the classroom – teaching mathematics.
Ages: not applicable;
Why is science important? “It helps us find out what on Earth is going on.” “It can lay the groundwork for a great career.” “It is our best chance for tomorrow.” “It provides us with opportunities and choices.” These and more statements can be found on Alom Shaha’s webpage, Why is…
Ages: 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
Dr Alan Leshner, Chief Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and Executive Publisher of the renowned Science magazine, tells Marlene Rau and Sonia Furtado about his varied career and shares his views on science education issues.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Whynotchemeng.com is an excellent website designed for students who are considering a career in chemical or biochemical engineering. The website has two particular strengths: careers information, and a resource of practical demonstrations designed to inspire potential young physical scientists and…
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Sonia Furtado and Marlene Rau report on the news from the national Science on Stage representatives.
Ages: <11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19;
As Head Conservator at the National Trust, Katy Lithgow’s education turned her into ‘more an arts person’ than a scientist – but her work has shown how the two can be inextricably linked. Vienna Leigh finds out how.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Jeanne Keweloh is a substitute teacher, going wherever she is needed to share her passion for science. She tells Sonia Furtado about the ups and downs of teaching on the move, and shares some of her strategies.
Ages: not applicable;
DNA, also known as the molecule of life, has fascinated scientists since its discovery over half a century ago.
Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Teaching science at primary school can be a challenge. At La main à la pâte, Samuel Lellouch and David Jasmin send university students to support primary-school teachers. Why not try two of their activities in your classroom?
Ages: <11;
Have you ever wondered what a decasievert or a petahenry is? Why some symbols are written in capitals and others in lower case? What the difference is between ps and pS? How many ampere there are in a zettaampere? Or what Nikola Tesla’s nationality was? These and many other questions can be…
Ages: not applicable;
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A star-struck teacher in Italy
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Why is science important? website, By Alom Shaha
Topics: Resources
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Alan Leshner: at the interface of science and society
Topics: Profiles
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Whynotchemeng.com website, By the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK
Topics: Resources
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Science on Stage: recent activities
Topics: Events
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The science of preserving art
Topics: Profiles
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Teaching on the move
Topics: Profiles
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Gene ABC website, By the Swiss National Science Foundation
Topics: Resources
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Catch them young: university meets primary school
Topics: Profiles, Resources
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A Dictionary of International Units: Metric-Matters: Names and Symbols, By Philip Bladon
Topics: Resources
