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ERIC Number: EJ196571
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Citizens and Science.
Silha, Stephen
Community and Junior College Journal, v49 n4 p26-28 Dec-Jan 1978-79
Describes the focus of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Science for Citizens program on getting citizens involved in scientific issues relating to public policy or decision making, and outlines the role of community colleges in facilitating NSF public service residencies, forums, conferences, and workshops, and in planning studies. (MB)
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Community Education, Community Involvement, National Programs, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Foundation; Science for Citizens Program