March Mammal Madness, a tournament of imaginary contests between pairs of mammals, makes science irreverent and fun. The event has thousands of fans and is used in hundreds of classrooms.
Will NSW physics students learn what these lines represent?
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NSW’s proposed new rigorous physics syllabus refocuses on the fundamentals, but it’ll require investment in teaching skills so all students can benefit from it.
Australia needs an agreed approach to quality science teaching.
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Australia’s performance in science continues to slide due to ineffective, traditional teaching practices and an outdated curriculum. Here’s what needs to change.
Science teaching needs to engage all pupils, whether they’re future scientists or not.
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Science that students learn in context - rather than science as isolated knowledge items - can deliver both scientific literacy and positive learner interest.
One thing they seem to agree on: Not prioritizing science in their platforms.
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Neither major party has made science and engineering issues a big part of its platform. But research – and its funding – are crucial if the U.S. wants to maintain status as a global leader.
Isaac Newton’s portrait. What can students learn from his life?
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The drive the get more women involved in science should start at an early age. But as one space researcher found out, girls can get nudged out of science at school.
Playing ‘Spore’ is a good way to explore evolution.
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Science and technology research has become so complicated and expensive that a gap has grown between the experiments scientists would like to do and what they have the means to do.
Is a fact-bound science curriculum enough to become a good scientist?
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A scientist explains how a liberal arts education made ‘subtle yet significant contributions’ to his understanding of what science is, how it’s done, and how advancements are made.
Do I resemble your great-great-grandfather by any chance?
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Dr Alan Finkel took over as Australia’s Chief Scientist in January this year. In this exclusive interview, he describes his approach to science, and to issues such as renewable energy and STEM jobs.
Teach children to think creatively to solve tomorrow’s problems.
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The limits of fertility and an elongated academic career path are currently at odds. If the choice to bear children contributes to the ‘leaky pipeline’ of women in STEM, what can be done?
Science is key to creating a more innovative nation.
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Through creating entrepreneurs and boosting global collaboration, science has the potential to drive economic growth and innovation – if only the government would properly fund it.
UCSF neuroscience grad student Sama Ahmed, whose three-minute talk on ‘how to know your species’ won first place at the campuswide contest, will compete for the Grad Slam championship in Oakland May 4.
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The president of one of the country’s leading research university systems argues that the academic community has to make sure researchers and scientists engage with the general public.
Can the arts be a bridge to other worlds?
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