SCIENCE EDUCATION EVENTS:

Friday, March 1, 2013 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Janice Cutler Symposium on Undergraduate Science Education
This symposium features panel presentations by three distinguished science educators—-representing the disciplines of chemistry, biology, and physics-—who will share their experiences and insights about undergraduate science education.

Saturday, March 9, 2013 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Improving Dialogue between Scientists & Educators: Implications for NGSS
At this event, we will provide many opportunities for teachers, administrators and scientists to discuss the different facets of Next Generation Science Standards, as well as highlight innovative ways to bring science into the classroom.

Saturday, April 13, 2013 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Scientists Teaching Science
This one day workshop will help you learn tools and techniques to improve the way you teach science to undergraduates. Information presented will also be relevant for writing a Teaching Statement.

OTHER ACADEMY EVENTS:

Thursday, January 24, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Adapting Cities to Climate Change in a Post-Sandy World

The effects of climate change have the potential to dramatically alter urban life in ways we are yet to consider. How do we go about making plans for these outcomes.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Lust and Love in the Animal Kingdom

Just in time for Valentine's Day, join the Academy as we explore lust and love in the animal kingdom. After learning about the love lives of creatures ranging from dinosaurs to bonobos, you'll be able to decide for yourself if you really want to call yourself an animal in bed. Part of the Science and the Seven Deadly Sins Series.

Thursday, February 28, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
From Where Will The Water of the Future Come?

Experts on water and climate, cities, food security, the role of corporations, and ecosystems discuss the most promising ways to address water security.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sloth: Is Your City Making You Fat?

Join a panel of scientists, urban planners, and fitness experts for a talk on how designing and building better cities and towns may make us a healthier—and leaner—nation. Part of the Science and the Seven Deadly Sins Series.

Thursday, March 21, 2013 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The Limits of the Planet: A Debate

Leading scientific figures debate whether the best path to sustainability is by stressing limits or innovation.

April 3 - 4, 2013
Every Child's Potential: Integrating Nutrition, Health, and Psychosocial Interventions to Promote Early Childhood Development

This conference will investigate evidence about integrating interventions for optimal early childhood development. Speakers will discuss methods, timing, measurement, scaling up and other topics during interactive sessions with the audience.

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ACADEMY EBRIEFINGS:

Black Holes and Astrobiology
This eBriefing documents a presentation by Caleb Scharf, director of astrobiology at Columbia University, who described the latest science on black holes and gave an update on the search for life on other planets.

Global Capacity Building in Nutrition Science: Training Future Practitioners, Empowering Future Leaders
Nutrition-related health problems from obesity to malnutrition are global challenges. This eBriefing reviews how the nutrition science community can respond, discussing new capacity building strategies designed to empower the next generation of scientists, practitioners, and policy-makers.

Can Oysters Save New York Harbor?
Award-winning journalist Andrew Revkin led a panel discussion with some key players in the movement to restore New York oysters, who hope to revive the Harbor and train the next generation of environmental leaders. This eBriefing also features a special presentation by students from the Harbor School.

Introduction to Scientific Teaching
This eBriefing provides current and future faculty the knowledge and skills to incorporate scientific teaching principles (active learning, diversity, and assessment) into their courses.

Evolution in the Classroom: No Dinosaurs in Heaven
This eBriefing showcases an enlightening discussion on the state of evolution in the science classroom with a panel of experts on the issue, including the director of the documentary No Dinosaurs in Heaven.

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