Science Education

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Research

Mar 27, 2025

General Education Biology Labs: A Delphi Study of Student Learning Outcomes

We conducted an online modified-Delphi study of student learning outcomes for non-majors biology, and developed recommendations for coordinating lecture and lab activities to promote more rigorous learning and better attainment of learning outcomes.
Project

Jul 15, 2022

Evaluating Primary Science Quality Mark

A randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the impact of PSQM sought to understand the impact of the intervention on pupils and teachers. The study also examined how the intervention is implemented.
Research

Jul 13, 2022

Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM): Evaluation Report

The Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) is a whole school accreditation programme aimed at improving science teaching and learning.
Video

Mar 7, 2022

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The Future of Space Cooperation Between the U.S. and Japan

Over two days in March 2022, experts from the United States and Japan presented their vision for the future of space science and exploration, cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, and the future space economy.
Research

Apr 21, 2021

Changing the Subject: K–12 Teachers' Use of and Access to Science-Specific Instructional Materials, Feedback, and Professional Learning

In this Data Note, researchers use the 2020 American Instructional Resources Survey to examine how teachers' science instruction is supported and whether supports differ from those that teachers reported for English language arts and math.
Research

Nov 25, 2020

Examining Design and Statistical Power for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials Aimed at Improving Student Science Achievement and Science Teacher Outcomes

In this study, we consider strategies to maximize the efficiency of the study design when both student and teacher effects are of primary interest.
Research

Jul 3, 2019

The Impact of Climate and Weather on a Small Tourism Business: A wSWOT Case Study

This teaching case explores the impact of climatic trends and weather on one location of an outdoor tourism industry business in the coastal community of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Commentary

Mar 7, 2018

Open Science and a Culture of Health: You Two Should Talk

By working together, the Culture of Health and Open Science movements could increase their potential to accelerate the use of scientific evidence to address impediments to population health and collective well-being.
Research

Oct 11, 2017

Open science: The citizen's role in and contribution to research

The report summarises the conclusions of an expert consultation exploring how citizens are increasingly becoming involved in scientific research. It investigates the benefits and challenges that citizen science poses for different stakeholders.
Expert Insights

Jul 17, 2017

Open Science: The citizen's role and contribution to research

Branching from Open Science is 'citizen science,' -- the increased involvement of amateur scientists in the various stages of the scientific research process. This publication explores the definitions, opportunities and challenges for citizen science.
Tool

Aug 1, 2016

Officer Accession Planning: A Manual for Estimating Air Force Officer Degree Requirements

This tool describes and provides implementation guidance for the process RAND Project AIR FORCE created to develop evidence-based degree requirements for officer accessions.
Commentary

Mar 31, 2014

Instead of Promoting STEM Education Indiscriminately, Try This

With all the evidence demonstrating the importance of STEM education for success in the 21st century, well-intentioned policymakers may be tempted to indiscriminately promote all STEM curricula, across all levels of education. But unpacking what STEM really means reveals the need for a more nuanced approach.

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General Education Biology Labs: A Delphi Study of Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluating Primary Science Quality Mark

Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM): Evaluation Report

The Future of Space Cooperation Between the U.S. and Japan

Changing the Subject: K–12 Teachers' Use of and Access to Science-Specific Instructional Materials, Feedback, and Professional Learning

Examining Design and Statistical Power for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials Aimed at Improving Student Science Achievement and Science Teacher Outcomes

The Impact of Climate and Weather on a Small Tourism Business: A wSWOT Case Study

Open Science and a Culture of Health: You Two Should Talk

Open science: The citizen's role in and contribution to research

Open Science: The citizen's role and contribution to research

Officer Accession Planning: A Manual for Estimating Air Force Officer Degree Requirements

Instead of Promoting STEM Education Indiscriminately, Try This

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General Education Biology Labs: A Delphi Study of Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluating Primary Science Quality Mark

Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM): Evaluation Report

The Future of Space Cooperation Between the U.S. and Japan

Changing the Subject: K–12 Teachers' Use of and Access to Science-Specific Instructional Materials, Feedback, and Professional Learning

Examining Design and Statistical Power for Planning Cluster Randomized Trials Aimed at Improving Student Science Achievement and Science Teacher Outcomes

The Impact of Climate and Weather on a Small Tourism Business: A wSWOT Case Study

Open Science and a Culture of Health: You Two Should Talk

Open science: The citizen's role in and contribution to research

Open Science: The citizen's role and contribution to research

Officer Accession Planning: A Manual for Estimating Air Force Officer Degree Requirements

Instead of Promoting STEM Education Indiscriminately, Try This

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