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NSF PA/M 98-15 (NSB 98-124) - June 26, 1998

Media Briefing to Release New Data on Science Literacy and Attitudes

Key Findings Of Science and Engineering Indicators '98

American adults have a continuing and still growing interest in scientific discoveries, inventions and new technologies. But on several important technologies, Americans are deeply divided over their development and impact.

These findings are part of a new survey on public attitudes and understanding of science and technology to be discussed at a media briefing July 1 at the National Press Club by Jon Miller, director of the Chicago Academy of Sciences' International Center for the Advancement of Scientific Literacy. The briefing will summarize findings in Science and Engineering Indicators 1998, the biennial report to Congress by the National Science Board (NSB).

Claudia Mitchell-Kernan, who chairs the NSB's subcommittee on S&E Indicators will present a brief summary of the report's highlights. Shirley Malcom, who chaired the board's Education and Human Resources Committee, will discuss issues of education which concern the board as a whole, including access to information technologies in the classroom.

Who:

Jon Miller, Chicago Academy of Sciences
Claudia Mitchell-Kernan, National Science Board
Shirley Malcom, American Association for the Advancement of Science (and former board member)

What:

Media Briefing, Science and Engineering Indicators 1998

When:

Wednesday, July 1, 1998 at 1 p.m.

Where:

National Press Club, Holeman Lounge
14th and F Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C.

For more information contact:
Bill Noxon, (703) 306-1070/wnoxon@nsf.gov

 

 
 
     
 

 
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