Editor Dennis Schatz welcomes you to the latest issue of Connected Science Learning, focused on STEM Learning Through Afterschool Experiences, and introduces the journal's incoming Field Editor, Beth Murphy. More than 10% percent increase in subscribers; More than 30% increase in active users I am delighted to report that during the first six months of this year, … [Read more...]
The Maker Movement Is Everywhere, Including in the Current Issue of CSL
Editor Dennis Schatz welcomes you to the seventh issue of Connected Science Learning, focused on STEM learning experiences through making. Everywhere I visit, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) educators are talking about the success of their Makerspace, or how their plans are coming along to install one in the future. Every science museum … [Read more...]
Engaging Youth in Citizen Science
Happy Citizen Science Day: April 14, 2018 Please join us in celebrating Citizen Science Day, which falls this year on Saturday, April 14th. This issue of Connected Science Learning is dedicated to highlighting effective citizen science programs that involve classroom students in collecting data for research scientists, while also engaging them in key STEM (science, technology, … [Read more...]
A New Year for Connected Science Learning
Connected Science Learning Editor Dennis Schatz provides readers with news about behind-the-scenes updates for the journal. Funding to support Connected Science Learning We are delighted to announce that The Kavli Foundation will provide partial support for producing the 2018 issues of Connected Science Learning. In addition, the Association of Science-Technology Centers … [Read more...]
Early STEM Learning
Editor Dennis Schatz welcomes readers to the fourth issue, which addresses the theme STEM for Early Learners. Welcome to the fourth issue, addressing the theme STEM for Early Learners. Karen Worth, expert in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for early learners, makes clear how important early experiences in STEM are: “There is a g … [Read more...]