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Resources Involving Scientists in Education
Established in 1989 by the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council, RISE conducts workshops and publishes materials to help scientists and engineers play effective roles in improving science education, from kindergarten through high school.

The Space Science Institute's Resources for Scientists Doing E/PO
SSI in Boulder, CO provides a variety of support materials and programs for scientists interested in improving science education.

Student and Scientist Partnerships
Reports of the October, 1996 conference on Student and Scientist Partnerships

Science Lessons on the Web

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Last modified September 30, 2005 by Lisa Gardiner.

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