Students ages 13-17 worldwide can still sign up to playtest a demo of our upcoming digital game on climate health! Join us for the exclusive live virtual session with Smithsonian developers on September 4th at 4:30 PM ET.
Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)
Education Administration Programs
Washington, District of Columbia 3,841 followers
About us
The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) was established in 1985 as the National Science Resources Center (NSRC) under the sponsorship of two prestigious institutions: the Smithsonian Institution and the National Academy of Sciences. In 2012, our name changed to the Smithsonian Science Education Center to reflect our mission: to transform and improve the learning and teaching of science for K-12 students. We are dedicated to the establishment of effective science programs for all students. To contribute to that goal, the SSEC builds awareness for K-12 science education reform among state and district leaders and Ministries of Education; conducts programs that support the professional growth of K-12 teachers and school leaders; and engages in research and curriculum development, including our comprehensive K-8, research-based science curriculum program: Science and Technology Concepts (STC), Science and Technology Concepts Middle School (STCMS), STC-Kindergarten, and our newest curriculum, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom. We have impacted all 50 of the United States and supported the systemic needs of over 1000 schools, districts, states, and teams from Ministries of Education across 43 countries through our proven Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) model, which we now know leads to higher student achievement in science and improved science teaching and learning. Legal: http://s.si.edu/legal
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http://www.ssec.si.edu
External link for Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Educational
- Specialties
- Science Education Reform, Teacher Professional Development, STC Curriculum, K-8 Science Education, Leadership Development, Free Teacher Resources, Inquiry-Based Science Education, and STEM Education
Locations
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901 D St SW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC)
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Jonte Lee
STEM Teacher at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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Mariana SEPIURKA
Co-Founder at XSTEM and Owner at Estudio Rodrigo Sepiurka arquitectos. Arquitecta-Técnica en diseño Industrial- Apasionada por la innovación, la…
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Shane Szarkowski, PhD
Editor-in-Chief & Executive Director
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Jane Yin-Kim Yau
EU Project Manager (Games, Climate Emergency, Transformation) greatproject.gg | linkedin.com/groups/12833899/
Updates
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All people live within, and are reliant on ecosystems, but our actions are increasingly threatening these vital systems. 🦏 Since 1970, the average size of animal populations has declined by 69% 🌲 Approximately 1/3 of the world’s forests have become agricultural land 🐝 75% of agricultural crops are at least partially dependent on pollinator insects How can we prepare for changes in these ecosystems and understand our relationship to the world around us? Today, we're excited to introduce the new Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide "Ecosystem Resilience! How can people and ecosystems build resilience to change?" This free community research guide will help youth answer these questions by evaluating potential nature-based solutions for their own resilience and the resilience of the ecosystem around them. Developed for students ages 11 to 18, the guide highlights strategies for local adaptation to global impacts of ecosystem resilience around topics like pollution, deforestation, and climate change. As students take on the role of action researchers, they gather data about their communities, evaluate potential actions to support resilient ecosystems and become agents for change by thinking globally and acting locally. 🔗 Browse our latest Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guide (available in English and Spanish) produced in collaboration with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) here: s.si.edu/Eco-Resilience Press release: https://lnkd.in/eawhc8zk
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Stories of extraordinary women in STEM are all around us, and we are committed to sharing them with young girls around the world. That is why our free eBook “Stories of Women in STEM” is available in multiple languages - so that every girl, no matter where they come from, can see themselves in STEM. 👩🔬 🔭 🔬 Browse the series here or via the link in our bio: ssec.si.edu/ebooks Support for the translations of “Stories of Women in STEM” was generously provided through a grant from the Smithsonian Women's Committee. Video description: The blue cover of “Stories of Women of Color in STEM” with a white drawing of Earth surrounded by objects that are representative of different STEM field symbols. #WomenInSTEM
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🔬 🍃💡 Did you know that our Smithsonian Science for Global Goals guides are available in other languages? Translation of our guides helps to make them easily customizable to reflect local communities’ needs, interests, and priorities, and drives young people to become action takers, collecting data in their own communities in order to better understand the world’s most pressing issues! Support for the Spanish translation of Energy!: How can we ensure sustainable energy for all? was generously provided through a grant from the Smithsonian Women's Committee. https://lnkd.in/e6MuXww2
¡ENERGÍA! ¿Cómo podemos garantizar una energía sostenible para todos?
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Students ages 14-19 worldwide can now apply to become Network for Emergent Socio-Scientific Thinking (NESST) Youth Ambassadors! Through this program, the Smithsonian helps young people reimagine life on a sustainable planet, starting in their community, while offering: 🌐 Connection with youth around the world and other professionals to learn about and discuss complex global topics like those found in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. ⚡ Leadership opportunities to take action in their local community, backed by Smithsonian support and resources. 🔬 Opportunities for mentorship from scientists, professionals, educators, past Youth Ambassadors, and researchers in various fields. 🎥 The chance to develop content that will be showcased virtually at public-facing events like the Nobel Prize Summit and the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Applications are due August 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET: s.si.edu/NESSTYouth
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 2024-2025 NESST Youth Ambassadors
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🎂Happy birthday, Smithsonian Institution! We are proud to be a part of the world's largest museum, research, and education complex, using the vast knowledge of the Smithsonian to transform K-12 education through science in collaboration with communities across the globe. #Smithsonian178
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Seeking eco-conscious students and gamers ages 13-17 worldwide to playtest a demo of our upcoming game "Climate Health!" Students can sign up today to provide game-changing feedback in an exclusive live session on September 4th with Smithsonian game developers. See you in the Game Lab! Register: bit.ly/GameLab-Form
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Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) reposted this
Lessons about sustainability belong in the classroom. Learn more about creating a more sustainable future, starting with students. Read on with our Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC): https://lnkd.in/ejCbgUWf
🌏 Creating a more sustainable future begins with education! A new study by the Smithsonian and Gallup revealed that K-12 educators want to incorporate sustainability topics like clean water and biodiversity into their lessons but face obstacles. Learn how cultural institutions like the Smithsonian can help in our report "Educating for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for Progress in the U.S." To read the report, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKU5mAjB
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🌏 Creating a more sustainable future begins with education! A new study by the Smithsonian and Gallup revealed that K-12 educators want to incorporate sustainability topics like clean water and biodiversity into their lessons but face obstacles. Learn how cultural institutions like the Smithsonian can help in our report "Educating for Sustainable Development: Opportunities for Progress in the U.S." To read the report, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKU5mAjB
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⏳The deadline for the Climate Action Academy has been extended to August 4th at 11:59 PM ET! Apply: s.si.edu/Academy-CA
Free Professional Development from the Smithsonian: The Climate Action Academy is an in-depth virtual training for educators with students ages 11-18 worldwide on a transdisciplinary, hands-on approach to sustainable development education on climate issues. Taking place throughout August, in this training educators will: 🎨 Learn how a wide range of climate topics intersect with science, art, and sustainability, and investigate how your community communicates about climate 🔍 Gain an understanding of how to facilitate inclusive, student-led STEAM investigations and action-taking around complex global issues 📣 Hear from climate change experts 🌐 Develop an action plan for implementing the guide in their community and classroom context 🏆 Receive a professional development certificate Classroom teachers as well as informal educators are welcome! Apply by August 2nd at 11:59 PM ET: s.si.edu/Academy-CA
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