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The Historical Development of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science 1987-1992

Description: This study is a historical analysis of the significant events that led to the creation and evolution of the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS), from 1987 through 1992, and a description of the key individuals contributing to the development of the program. Included is a historical review of early college entrance and acceleration practices in the American educational system. In addition, the development of residential programs for mathematically and scientifically precocious high s… more
Date: May 1996
Creator: Stride, Cindy F. (Cindy Flanagan)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Photograph of Cameron Stallings]

Description: Photograph of Cameron Stallings, wearing pajamas, reading a "Science Digest" in bed. In the image a portrait of a woman hangs on the wall and another man's body, probably the photographer, can be seen in the bottom left of the frame.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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The Ways of Reflection: Heidegger, Science, Reflection, and Critical Interdisciplinarity

Description: This thesis argues that there is a philosophical attempt directed at combating the fragmentation of the sciences that starts with Heidegger and continues today through Trish Glazebrook's interpretations of the former's concept of "reflection," and Carl Mitcham and Robert Frodeman's concept of "critical interdisciplinarity" (CID). This is important as the sciences are both more implicated in our lives and more fragmented than ever. While scientific knowledge is pursued for its own sake, the pe… more
Date: May 2013
Creator: Toole, Toby Houston
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
Partner: UNT Libraries
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The Influence of High - School Home Economics and Science Courses Upon the Grades Earned by Home Economics Majors in College

Description: This study compared two groups of college home economics and science students in order to establish whether or not previous experience influences ability. One group received high school education in the two areas and the other did not.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Jordan, Gladys Green
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story by news reporter Lee Elsesser about the opening day of the 17th annual convention and exposition of the National Science Teachers Association in Dallas, Texas. This footage includes a sample of educational materials on display at the convention.
Date: March 21, 1969
Duration: 27 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science winner]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about 17-year-old Lane P. Hughston of Dallas winning a $10,000 scholarship in the National Science Talent Contest.
Date: March 3, 1969
Duration: 20 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Dr. Michael DeBakey, a Houston heart surgeon, and Dr. Samuel Bogoch, a leader in the study of brain sciences, talking to reporters after they speak at the National Science Teachers Association meeting in Dallas, Texas. Dr. DeBakey discusses news experiments with synthetic materials or artificial skins that may decrease tissue rejection during heart surgery. Dr. Boboch speaks about potential moral issues of co… more
Date: March 23, 1969
Duration: 3 minutes
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: LTV]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about engineers at LTV's Missiles and Space Division using new technologies to gather data that will aid in the construction of a more perfect piano. LTV engineer Robert "Bob" Coleman explains the project.
Date: March 15, 1969
Duration: 3 minutes 53 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story by news reporter Lee Elsesser about the opening day of the 17th annual convention and exposition of the National Science Teachers Association in Dallas, Texas. Harvard University professors, Dr. James Rutherford and Fletcher Watson, discuss their multi-media approach to physics education.
Date: March 21, 1969
Duration: 2 minutes 22 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Professor Edward L. Tatum of Rockefeller University in New York delivering the second annual Damon Lecture to delegates of the National Science Teachers' Association meeting. Tatum speaks of important relationships between society, science, and technology.
Date: March 22, 1969
Duration: 43 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science winner]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about 17-year-old Lane P. Hughston of Dallas winning a $10,000 scholarship in the National Science Talent Contest.
Date: March 3, 1969
Duration: 37 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story by news reporter Lee Elsesser about the opening day of the 17th annual convention and exposition of the National Science Teachers Association in Dallas, Texas. Harvard University professors, Dr. James Rutherford and Fletcher Watson, discuss their multi-media approach to physics education.
Date: March 21, 1969
Duration: 1 minute 37 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science teachers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Professor Edward L. Tatum of Rockefeller University in New York delivering the second annual Damon Lecture to delegates of the National Science Teachers' Association meeting. Tatum speaks of important relationships between society, science, and technology.
Date: March 22, 1969
Duration: 2 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Science fair]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a story about Arlington High School students winning the most awards at the Fort Worth Regional Science Fair held at Texas Christian University. Award winning projects included the mathematical formula for braids, nicotine effects on chick embryos, sex reversal in guppies, and analysis of organic compounds.
Date: March 15, 1969
Duration: 1 minute 17 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Location: 32.709530 -97.362795
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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National Bureau of Standards

Description: This is an article on the center for materials science, the National Bureau Standards (NBS). From ceramic tiles that shield the space shuttle to dental adhesives which replace metal fillings, new materials are revolutionizing technology and everyday life. NBS is at the forefront of materials technology with its broad-based research effort conducted by the Center for Materials Science (CMS). The Center provides measurements, data, standards, reference materials, and other technical information r… more
Date: 1986
Creator: United States. National Bureau of Standards.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Report
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Saguaro Cactus and Joshua Trees

Description: Front cover of the spring 2013 issue of The Hexagon, which features an image of a saguaro cactus and joshua trees at a location in northwest Arizona along highway US 93. The inside cover contains a table of contents, a staff list, an editorial, and details about the cover photograph.
Date: Spring 2013
Creator: Marshall, James L., 1940- & Marshall, Virginia R.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: UNT College of Arts and Sciences
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Persistence Patterns of Mathematics and Science Majors: A Profile of Highly Motivated Freshmen

Description: Despite an increasing demand for college graduates skilled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ("STEM") fields, a substantial number of students who choose these majors leave after taking their first-year "gateway" math and science coursework. Research has shown GPA to be a salient predictor of persistence in STEM majors: Students who earn high grades in gateway courses are more likely to continue, and those who earn low grades are more likely to leave. However, a small number … more
Date: August 2016
Creator: Gonzales, Erin E.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Thesis or Dissertation
Partner: UNT Libraries
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[News Clip: Supercollider]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the Supercollider in Waxahachie, Texas. A crowd is depicted watching speeches given by politicians. This story aired on the 10 PM news.
Date: May 2, 1988
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Location: 32.386531 -96.848331
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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