Presents Dr. Nair's keynote lecture at the Beijing +5 Women 2000 Conference in New York City on June 5, 2000. Discusses the relationship of care, multiplicity and respect for multiplicity, and the meaning of integrity in the changing world to institutions of science, technology, and commerce. (SAH)

Discusses the importance of mentoring, what it means to be a successful mentor, in what situations mentoring is applicable, and whether gender or ethic background is a factor in mentoring. (SAH)

Introduces the Chautauqua Workshop Program which covers mathematics, physical science, biological science, and some of the social and engineering disciplines. (YDS)

Explains what should not be done in a classroom while teaching. Provides a list of 'don'ts' for teachers. (YDS)

Examines student success in a freshman chemistry course that involves students who are at risk of failure. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)

Describes an introductory astronomy course designed for non-science majors. Uses the project-based learning approach and requires students to construct 3-D models for three astronomical phenomena. (YDS)

Presents the Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers (ACEPT) which targets the implementation of reforms and the initiation of comprehensive and systemic changes in undergraduate science and math courses and curriculum for better education. Discusses science literacy and scientific literacy. (Contains 18 references.)…

Describes a project based on the collaboration of scientists, science educators, graduate and undergraduate students, and master teachers for the improvement of teaching introductory science courses. Uses action-based research teams (ABRTs) as the teaching tool to change the curriculum, which provides a mechanism for the implementation of changes…

Explains how hands-on science activities can be done in a class designed as a lecture setting. Uses the collapsing can activity to demonstrate the birth of a black hole. Evaluates student responses to the hands-on approach. (YDS)

Describes a course that mimics experiences in research laboratories, engages students in collaboration, and reflects trends in educational reform. (YDS)

Presents a jigsaw activity that encourages students to critically analyze the collected literature on a certain topic from different viewpoints. (YDS)

Points out the difficulties of the evolution to a sustainable agriculture curriculum, specifically at college level. Lists contrasting concepts of agricultural models. (Contains 18 references.) (YDS)

Points out the problem solving approach differences between experts and beginners' tactics. Recommends introducing new concepts into instruction to induce disequilibrium and force students to make new explanations. Uses chemical equilibrium as an example to explain the metaphor. (YDS)

Presents an activity on liquid chromatography that demonstrates the influence of mobile phase polarity on the separation of dyes with different solubilities. (YDS)

Presents a case of a baby born with the genetic condition holoprosencephaly in which students explore the "Sonic hedgehog" gene, signal transduction, and the ethics of body and tissue donation. Presents a two-part assignment that features students writing an informed consent document that explains the science behind this congenital abnormality,…