The staff of Terrific Science is pleased to announce that our director, Mickey Sarquis, is the recipient of the 2009 Miami University Benjamin Harrison Medallion. The Harrison Medallion is named after U.S. President (1889-1893) and Miami graduate Benjamin Harrison and is awarded to Miami faculty members who have made outstanding national contributions to education. Learn [...]
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According to a new report from the National Research Council, “Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits,” informal science experiences, such as visiting museums and aquariums, attending after-school programs, and watching television shows, can spark curiosity and interest in science and improve science learning outcomes for students and adults. The report identifies six [...]
Mark your calendars for National Chemistry Week, “Having a Ball with Chemistry,” October 19–25, 2008
The recent Olympics are just one reason why the American Chemical Society (ACS) has decided to make sports and chemistry the theme for National Chemistry Week this year. This year’s sports theme allows science teachers to combine forces with athletic departments and physical education teachers to foster a greater understanding of the materials, design, and safety [...]
Terrific Science Director, Mickey Sarquis, received the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) 2008 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach. She was honored at the national meeting of the ACS – the world’s largest scientific society – in Philadelphia Aug. 19. Read more about Mickey receiving the award. Find out more about Helen Free.
