| Websites in Organizations |
- Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS)
Promoting leadership in, and support for those involved in, the professional development of teachers of science.
 http://aets.chem.pitt.edu/welcome.htm
- Celebra La Ciencia
The mission of this group is to increase interest of Hispanic youth in science. Includes a list of programs, local branches, advisory board, and links for kids and teachers.
http://www.celebralaciencia.org
- Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education
Education resources and science projects for K-12 grade levels.
http://www.k12science.org/
- Center for Science Teaching and Learning
CSTL is dedicated to science education and literacy. Provides educators with professional staff development, degrees in science education, summer camps, competion hosting and development, distance learning, extended learning, curriculum resources, exhibits, and consulting.
http://cstl.org/
- Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education
Analyzes and reports on critical national issues in science, mathematics, and engineering education from the U.S. National Research Council.
http://www7.nationalacademies.org/cfe/
- Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers
Private and not-for-profit educational organization designed to increase interest and enthusiasm in science, and the technologies, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers and students. Affiliated with Southern Polytechnic State University outside Atlanta and offers NASA learning materials. Includes list of staff and brief background.
http://www2.SPSU.edu/gystc/
- Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education
Extensive offerings for research and development in science and mathematics education in India.
http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in
- Hungarian Research Student Movement
Provides research possibilities for talented high school students in the best research teams in Hungary.
http://www.kutdiak.hu/en
- NIH Office of Science Education
Includes curriculum supplements, news, programs, conferences, and exhibits
http://science.education.nih.gov/
- National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
A worldwide organization of professionals committed to the improvement of science teaching and learning through research.
http://www2.educ.sfu.ca/narstsite/
- National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics
Charged by the U.S. Department of Education in 1996 to build a research base to study ways that instruction can be improved within the math and science areas. Includes list of reports, publications and online articles for teachers. Located at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/ncisla/
- National Computational Science Institute
Trains faculty of primarily undergraduate and minority serving institutions in the use of computational science, particularly as it applies to inquiry based learning in introductory undergraduate classes.
http://www.computationalscience.net
- National Earth Science Teachers Association
An overview of the topics covered in earth science, constitution, bylaws, slide sets, journal, events, and discussion board.
http://www.nestanet.org/
- National Institute for Science Education (NISE)
Contains information on all NISE projects over the NSF-funded five year grant period (1996-2001) and includes copies of publications, contacts, and links to related web sites. While numerous programs including the Systemic Reform project, the Secondary Teacher Education Project, The Why Files, and several College Level One-related projects are ongoing, the information on this site will not be updated after June 30, 2001.
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/nise/
- National Institute for Science Education (NISE)
Focus is on improving the level of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education in low income and minority schools. Includes list of staff, mission goals and publications. Located in University of Wisconsin-Madison.
http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/NISE/
- National Middle Level Science Teachers Association
Supports and promotes exemplary and innovative middle level science teaching and learning for all and is an advocate for middle level science teachers and students.
http://www.nmlsta.org/
- National Science Education Standards - Contents
The National Academy of Science provides information on standards and assessment for the professional development of teachers.
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/nses/html/
- National Science Foundation (USA)
Education and human resources directorate.
http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/default.asp
- National Science Teachers Association
Site has extensive collection of information about the teaching of science.
http://www.nsta.org/
- National Youth Science Camp
An intense month-long camp for young scientists the summer after they graduate from high school.
http://www.sciencecamp.org
- Oregon Paleo Project
The concept of the Paleo Project closely involves the North Central Education established Paleo Academy; world class fossils just three hours from Portland.
http://www.oregonpaleoproject.org
- RAISE - Regional Alliance for Informal Science Education
Alliance of organizations, such as museums and nature centers, that are making a difference how science is taught and learned. Includes an event calendar, teachers' lounge, kids' space, and member section.
http://raiseohio.org
- School Science and Mathematics Association
Professional K-12 organization and publisher of journals. Offers membership and conference information, grants, and journal articles.
http://www.ssma.org/
- Science Studies in Ireland
Encourages science study through news and activities of Irish Institutes of Technology and provides science links for kids to postgraduates on employments, conferences, publications and grant aid.
http://www.scienceireland.ie/
- The Association for Science Education
Teachers helping teachers teach science. UK's largest science association dedicated to the teaching of science. Over 25,000 members worldwide.
http://www.ase.org.uk/
- The Center For Science, Mathematics, and Technology
Projects in mathematics and science to improve teaching methods in these fields.
http://csmt.msstate.edu/
- The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.
A non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of science and math education, specifically through the use of modeling and simulation technologies.
http://www.shodor.org
- The World Jewish Academy of Sciences
The mission of the Academy is to create a unified voice of prominent scholars, scientists and innovators that focuses on major problems of humanity and suggests strategies to combat these problems for the betterment and progress of civilization.
http://www.worldjewishacademy.org
- Zamorano Agricultural Society
A student organization at Louisiana State University that has been established for enhancing professional development among its members, providing services, ideas, and opportunities to the agricultural community.
http://www.lsu.edu/student_organizations/zamoagsociety
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