Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (CRESMET)
CRESMET is a research center dedicated to creating the knowledge educators must have to enable all students in all schools to receive the rigorous education in math and science needed to succeed in the 21st century.
For additional information regarding CRESMET please contact:
Marilyn Carlson, Director, CRESMET
Office: University Center, 1130 Building, Room 206C
Phone: (480) 965-6168
Personal website
E-mail: marilyn.carlson@asu.edu
Science and Engineering Indicators (SEI) 2008
SEI 2008 is first and foremost a volume of record comprising the major high-quality quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. SEI is factual and policy-neutral. It does not offer policy options and it does not make policy recommendations. SEI employs a variety of presentational styles—tables, figures, narrative text, bulleted text, Web-based links, highlights, introductions, conclusions, reference lists—to make the data accessible to readers with different information needs and different information-processing preferences.
Recent policy reports claim the United States is falling behind other nations in science and math education and graduating insufficient numbers of scientists and engineers. Review of the evidence and analysis of actual graduation rates and workforce needs does not find support for these claims. U.S. student performance rankings are comparable to other leading nations and colleges graduate far more scientists and engineers than are hired each year. Instead, the evidence suggests targeted education improvements are needed for the lowest performers and demand-side factors may be insufficient to attract qualified college graduates.
Kinder Science @ Tempe Public Library
Ages 5-6 years. These story-hour and activity based programs will introduce the world of science to your child through play, exploration, and picture books. Children will be encouraged to question and test their ideas. Class size is limited to 15 children. Class meets once a month on Tuesdays. Registration is required and includes both sessions. Please register at http://pkreconline.tempe.gov Location: YLMR Fee: None. Code: 11409
Saturday Science at the Library
Ages 9-12 years An interactive learning program featuring experiments. Meets once a month on Saturday afternoons. Registration is required and includes both sessions. Please register at http://pkreconline.tempe.gov Location: YLMR Fee: None. Code: 10356
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