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Education
01
Mar

Professional Development in North and South Carolina, vol. 4

By Ariel Waldman

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) launched the Smithsonian Science for North and South Carolina Classrooms program in 2019 with a U.S. Department of Education early phase Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant.

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Other Science
26
Feb

Stories of Women in STEM at the Smithsonian: Shannon Brogdon-Grantham

 

Introducing Shannon Brogdon-Grantham, Photo Conservator at the Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute, A pioneering woman in STEM, Shannon uses science to restore and preserve our past for future generations while enriching our present. 

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Other Science
13
Feb

Stories of Women of Color in STEM: Robin Kumoluyi

To celebrate Black History Month, SSEC is spotlighting remarkable African American women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, beginning with Robin Kumoluyi, microbiologist and Vice President and Chief Quality Officer, Pharmaceuticals at Johnson & Johnson.

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Education
01
Feb

Professional Development in North and South Carolina, vol. 3

By Ariel Waldman

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) launched the Smithsonian Science for North and South Carolina Classrooms program in 2019 with a U.S. Department of Education early phase Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant.

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Education
14
Dec

Smithsonian Science Education Center Director Dr. Carol O'Donnell Delivers Commencement Speech

By Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Smithsonian Science Education Center Director, Dr. Carol O'Donnell, delivered the commencement speech at the University of Pittsburgh December 2022 Graduation. Dr. O'Donnell is at 1983 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's teacher education program. Details on the graduation can be found here: https://www.education.pitt.edu/student-services/graduation/d...

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Education
06
Dec

A Global Goals Guide: From Start to Finish

By Emily Chen

You may be familiar with the action-focused aim of the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides. As explained by Laurie Rosatone, Division Director of Curriculum, Digital Media, and Communications at the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC), the goal is “to have anyone picking up these guides feel like there is something that they want to and can do and that they can act in their local communities around these huge global challenges.”

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Science
30
Nov

Dr. Carol O'Donnell Co-authors a Public Report on Convergence Education

By Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Smithsonian Science Education Center Director Carol O'Donnell co-authored a public report on convergence education. The report is titled Convergence Eduation: A Guide to Transdisciplinary STEM Learning and Teaching on STEM Education and was released by the Interagency Working Group (IWCG) on Convergence Federal Coordination in STEM Subcommittee Committee on STEM Education of the National Science and Technology Council. In the report the IWCG developed  a definition and overarching guidance related to convergence education.

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Other Science
15
Nov

October in Review

By Kate Echevarria

2022 Global Talent Summit

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Other Science
12
Oct

Meet Hyoungsuk Jeon

Hyoungsuk Jeon is an Inventor, Radio Technologies and Research Manager with Ofinno. His curiosity about problem solving and engineering started at a young age with the help of a toy car gifted by his grandfather. As his passions grew, he moved from South Korea to America to pursue more advanced academic and career opportunities that aligned with his goals. Hyoungsuk spoke with the Smithsonian Science Education Center about his engineering career journey.

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Other Science
12
Oct

Meet Nazanin Rastegradoost

Nazanin Rastegradoost is a Wireless Communications Specialist with Ofinno. Nazanin shared how her first experiences with astronomy in Tehran, Iran shaped her outlook on STEM and inevitably led her to pursue a career with Ofinno.

Smithsonian Science Education Center: What was your first memorable experience with STEM?

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Education
11
Oct

Professional Development in North and South Carolina, vol. 2

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) launched the Smithsonian Science for North and South Carolina Classrooms program in 2019 with a U.S. Department of Education early phase Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant.

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Education
05
Oct

Dr. Carol O'Donnell delivers the lightning talk, "ESD for ESG: Education for Sustainable Development," at the 2022 Global Talent Summit

By Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center Carol O'Donnell delivered the lightning talk, "ESD for ESG: Education for Sustainable Development," at the 2022 Global Talent Summit in Washington, DC, on October 5, 2022. The Global Talent Summit (GTS) is the premier space for multi-disciplinary stakeholders from the private sector, policy, academia, and innovation to come together to discuss the trends and solutions for the future of work and education.

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Education
03
Oct

Professional Development in North and South Carolina, vol. 1

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) launched the Smithsonian Science for North and South Carolina Classrooms program in 2019 with a U.S. Department of Education early phase Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant.

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Education
28
Sep

SSEC Director and Board Member Co-Author Essay for UNGA77 on "ESD for ESG"

By Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Description: Today, educators are using the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to help 

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Other Science
15
Sep

August & September in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Pathways to Convergence

 

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Other Science
15
Aug

July in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Smithsonian National Education Summit

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Education
05
Aug

5 Takeaways as a Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Intern

By Songhan Pang

Just a few months ago, I was scouring the Internet as a high school senior, trying to find a way to spend my summer before starting my freshman year of college. I have always been drawn to the Smithsonian, from its thriving museums and centers that share ideas to the expansive network of researchers creating new knowledge. I knew I wanted to contribute to this amazing community before I left the greater Washington D.C. Area.

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Education
01
Aug

My Personal Recommendations for Ways to Create an Inclusive Environment for Students With Disabilities by Yujia Ding

By Yujia Ding

Creating an inclusive environment is something that I strive for. Not only do I work towards making sure my classroom is a safe place, but I also work to make sure that if any student wants to perform an experiment or participate in an activity, they can perform that activity as best they can.  

The following recommendations are based on personal observations and experiences as well as, suggestions I’ve received from friends and students with disabilities.  I offer them as a way to start to engage students with disabilities and create a more inclusive learning space:  

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Other Science
15
Jul

June in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Economist Impact Sustainability Week

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Education
23
Jun

How I Encourage Inclusive Teaching in My STEM Classrooms Through Leading by Example

By Yujia Ding

As an educator, I make it a goal to lead by example. Whether it is showing up for my students on a day where I am not feeling 100%, showing up when I have a bad day, or owning up to my mistakes, I make it my goal to show my students how to navigate a world that can be cruel at times. As somebody who cannot hide their disability – a 75lb Labrador is pretty hard to conceal – I must face my situation each day, head on. I receive questions, I see the stares, and I see the doubt in people who think I cannot.

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Other Science
15
Jun

May in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Together4STEM Goes Green

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Education
19
May

Student Voice: How SSEC used Co-creation to develop their Environmental Justice! guide and How You Can Too

By Maggie New

Who should decide what students learn and how they learn it? My experience as an intern with the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) Science for Smithsonian Science for Global Goals team opened my eyes to new possibilities. 

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Education
17
May

Building A Curriculum to Address Our Shared Future

By Cat Kutz

Heidi Gibson works to develop engaging and future-forward curriculum for the Smithsonian Science Education Center. Recently, she helped develop the Sustainable Communities guide as part of the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals project for use in the #SmithsonianInFrance program. Learn more about this guide and how a sustainable-centered curriculum supports global students on their paths toward creating an equitable, sustainable, and connected future. 

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Other Science
15
May

April in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Operationalizing Sustainable Development: Local Strategies

On April 18th Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) Director, Dr. Carol O’Donnell, served on a panel for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s virtual workshop, Operationalizing Sustainable Development: Local Strategies. The panel was chaired by Dr. William Colglazier and focused on Education and Capacity Building. Dr. O’Donnell’s remarks:

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Education
09
May

My Journey Navigating STEM as a Person Who Identifies with a Disability

By Yujia Ding

Stuffed animals at a party. Left to Right, tall giraffe with gripping utensils, small tortoise on a tall stool, snake with a drinking straw, raccoon with a wide bowl, and large teddy bear in wheelchair with chopsticks, sit around a table with one open seat. A welcome banner above and card on the table in braille and text.

 

 

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Education
29
Apr

Thinking Globally from a Classroom in France

By Cat Kutz

David Dussort and his Seconde 6 students at Sainte Marie Bastide High School in Bordeaux, France, participated in the U.S. Embassy in Paris and Smithsonian’s cross-cultural program #SmithsonianInFrance. Learn more about their experience and how the lessons have shaped their way of thinking globally and acting locally.

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Can you describe your participation in the #SmithsonianInFrance program and tell us about a few highlights?

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Other Science
15
Apr

March in Review

By Kate Echevarria

Info STEM "La Educación STEM"

Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) Direcor, Carol O’Donnell, is featured in an informational video on STEM Education.

 

American University in Beirut & Smithsonian Science Education Center

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Education
05
Apr

Fostering Franco-American Exchange for Our Shared Future

By Cat Kutz

U.S. Ambassador to the French Republic and to the Principality of Monaco, Denise Campbell Bauer. 

Can you tell us how this partnership between the Smithsonian and U.S. Embassy Paris came about?

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Education
01
Apr

Connecting Students Across Oceans for a Shared, Sustainable Future

By Cat Kutz

The Embassy of the United States of America in France and the Smithsonian Institution (Office of International Relations, Smithsonian Science Education Center, and Earth Optimism) have developed a unique program that allows students, educators, and professionals to reach across the globe to explore and discuss new approaches for living, learning, and working more inclusively and sustainably.

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Other Science
15
Mar

February in Review

By Kate Echevarria

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