Junior Scientists in the Sea

Junior Scientists in the Sea

by | Dec 15, 2017

OVERVIEW: Scientists in the Sea (JSIS) was founded in 2005 with a mission of creating new divers, scientists, and engineers who possess the passion and skills to not only enjoy the ocean, but work to protect it. JSIS teaches diving physiology, diving physics,...
Quality Talk

Quality Talk

by | Mar 27, 2017

OVERVIEW: Quality Talk is an approach to conducting classroom discussions that promotes students’ high-level comprehension and critical-analytic thinking about text and content. Specifically, Quality Talk Science (QTs) is the science-focused branch of the overall...
Nittany Chemical Society

Nittany Chemical Society

by | May 9, 2016

OVERVIEW: NCS is a student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society. The group’s main goal is to spread the love of science and chemistry to their members and the community. Please see their website for contact information and other details:...
Upward Bound Math & Science

Upward Bound Math & Science

by | May 9, 2016

OVERVIEW: The Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program at Penn State is a federally-funded program designed to strengthen the math and science skills of low-income, first-generation potential college students from PA high schools Please see their website for...
Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science MRSEC

Penn State Center for Nanoscale Science MRSEC

by | Mar 10, 2016

OVERVIEW: The Center for Nanoscale Science is a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) supported by the National Science Foundation. The Center supports collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts in the area of nanoscale materials and also...