"Hands-On Optics" (HOO) is a unique informal science program that pairs optics professionals with science teachers to introduce underserved middle school students to the exciting world of optics.
View AllWhen humans and computers work together, they can find solutions to many different types of problems. Luis von Ahn, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, explains the science behind crowdsourcing and how the concept is helping solve such diverse problems as digitizing books online and translating the web to foreign languages.
View AllA collection of lessons and web resources for teaches, students & their families.
Funding for research that advances science education.
Nominations for the 2013 Alan T. Waterman Award Are Being Accepted Through October 31, 2012
NSF Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009