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Monday, September 08, 2003  

New Formulas for America's Workforce: Girls in Science and Engineering
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03207/start.htm

The National Science Foundation published a first-of-its-kind resource for educators, parents and professionals seeking examples of unique and creative ways to explore science and technology and examine successful inquiry- based learning. The book, titled "New Formulas for America’s Workforce: Girls in Science and Engineering," catalogs the methodology and results of 211 NSF grants issued since 1993. "This is a perfect back-to-school tool for those teachers, parents, homeschoolers, and administrators who want to see how research has identified hands-on learning that works," said Dr. Judith A. Ramaley, who leads NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources. "It is full of ideas, contacts, and research that makes it an essential element in the toolkit of every educator between the kindergarten and college undergraduate levels."

Each example begins with a concise description of a project and its elements, and emphasizes the related and supporting research. They are anchored by contact information, Web sites, the NSF grant number, key project members and associates, the products of the grant, and a list of key words. The book is written in plain language and was borne from NSF's continuing effort to make science and technology more accessible to girls and women. "The book's theme centers on transforming the science and technology learning experience so it is not limited by a student’s gender, race, disability, or other social factors," said Dr. Ruta Sevo of NSF. Sevo, who led the book's publishing, is NSF's senior program director for Research on Gender in Science and Engineering.

Find experts. Get ideas. More than 200 easy-to-read stories bring to life NSF-funded projects (1993-2001) to broaden girls’ and women’s participation in science and engineering. The book’s comprehensive index makes it easy to find descriptions of special programs for middle school girls, engineering students, museums, math teachers, learning technology, and more. A jargon-free guide to changing attitudes in teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

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