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Steve Rissing Paul Oh Wed, 04/13/2022 - 16:00 Short Bio

Steve Rissing directed the Introductory Biology Program, one of the largest of its kind in the country, at The Ohio State University from 1999-2005. He studied the role of kin selection—and the lack thereof—in starting desert ant colonies. He assisted in development of the Next Generation Science Standards, and state K-12 science standards in Arizona and Ohio. He writes the Biology column for the Columbus Dispatch and is an emeritus professor in OSU’s Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology.

NCSE launches #ClimateEdNow campaign in advance of Earth Day Paul Oh Wed, 04/13/2022 - 09:38

Can Students Save Earth in Time? Paul Oh Mon, 04/11/2022 - 09:28 Link to Article https://www.cta.org/educator/posts/can-students-save-earth-in-time Publication California Teachers Association Type of Article Read Article Date of Article Thu, 04/07/2022 - 12:00

A College Fights ‘Leftist Academics’ by Expanding Into Charter Schools Paul Oh Mon, 04/11/2022 - 09:14 Link to Article https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/hillsdale-college-charter-schools.html Publication New York Times Type of Article Read Article Date of Article Sun, 04/10/2022 - 12:00

Hawaii's climate change education resolution adopted Paul Oh Fri, 04/08/2022 - 12:54

Larissa Carneiro Paul Oh Fri, 04/08/2022 - 10:26 Short Bio

Larissa Carneiro is an instructor in the Department of Religious Studies at Duke University. Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of religion, technology, and science, exploring how scientific and technological progress have affected religious practices, discourses, and beliefs and vice versa.

Support for evolution rallies in Canada Paul Oh Fri, 04/08/2022 - 09:22

National Association of Geoscience Teachers Paul Oh Thu, 04/07/2022 - 10:06 Short Bio

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers is a member-driven organization. Our vision is that everyone experiences welcoming, inspiring, and effective Earth education.

RNCSE 42:2 now online Paul Oh Fri, 04/01/2022 - 09:02

Virginia's climate education bill dies Paul Oh Fri, 04/01/2022 - 09:01

Welcome to Blake Touchet Paul Oh Fri, 04/01/2022 - 09:00

Blake Touchet Paul Oh Thu, 03/31/2022 - 14:44 Teacher Support Partnership Specialist

Blake Touchet has taught middle school, high school, and undergraduate biology and environmental sciences in Louisiana, most recently serving as Science Master Teacher for Lafayette Parish School District. He earned a B.S. in secondary biology education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a M.S. in biology from Mississippi State University, and is about to complete his Ed.D. in educational leadership, concentrating in curriculum, at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He has worked on state and district committees for developing curricula, assessments, and mentoring science teachers. His research interests include understanding teacher and administrator knowledge and acceptance of socially but not scientifically controversial topics such as evolution and climate change.

Tara Jo Holmberg Paul Oh Thu, 03/31/2022 - 12:07 Short Bio

Tara Jo Holmberg is the President-Elect of the National Association of Biology Teachers and Professor of Environmental Science & Biology at Northwestern Connecticut Community College.

Jaclyn Reeves-Pepin Paul Oh Thu, 03/31/2022 - 12:03 Short Bio

Jaclyn Reeves-Pepin is the Executive Director of the National Association of Biology Teachers.

Climate change as a unifying theme for science literacy Paul Oh Thu, 03/31/2022 - 11:43

Susan Joy Hassol Paul Oh Tue, 03/29/2022 - 15:35 Short Bio

Susan Joy Hassol Director is the Director of Climate Communication.

Why we urgently need accurate, effective climate science education for all students Paul Oh Tue, 03/29/2022 - 15:29

David Amidon Paul Oh Tue, 03/29/2022 - 14:31 Short Bio

David Amidon is a middle school science teacher at LaFayette Junior-Senior High School in LaFayette, New York. He is also an NCSE Teacher Ambassador.

Eric J. Pyle Paul Oh Mon, 03/28/2022 - 15:59 Short Bio

Eric J. Pyle is president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). As a Professor of Geoscience Education at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, he works with preservice teachers of science and future geoscience professionals, providing coursework and research opportunities in both science education and Earth and planetary science. He has extensive experience in teaching field-based science in the United States, as well as in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Patterns in the signs when teaching climate change Paul Oh Mon, 03/28/2022 - 15:55