by Amy E. Slaton | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Birdwatching. Rock collecting. Stargazing. These science-centered field activities have lately taken on the label of “out of school experiences” for some STEM educators, and “outreach” for the clubs and organizations that sponsor them. Here,...
by Amy E. Slaton | Oct 25, 2011 | Higher Ed, Job Creation
I can hear the disgust in his voice. When Michael Ellsberg tells us that college is a waste of time for many creative Americans, based on his observation that our most successful inventors and entrepreneurs (such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg)...