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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)
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
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
Partner: UNT Libraries
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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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Impact of Professional Development on Student Achievement As Measured by Math and Science Curriculum-based Assessments

Description: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of teacher professional development on student achievement measured by scores on curriculum-based assessments, CBAs. The participants in the study included 260 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math and science teachers. Teacher participation in professional development courses was collected for curriculum, instruction, differentiation, assessment, technology integration, and continuous improvement credit types. Achievement data for 8,454 students was u… more
Date: August 2013
Creator: Parish, Deidre A.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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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.
Partner: UNT College of Arts and Sciences
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China’s Scientific & Technological Actions on Climate Change

Description: Text outlining a plan distributed by a number of agencies in China describing how the government will address specific science and technological actions related to China's National Climate Change Programme (CNCCP). The sections detail the current status of climate change; China's achievements in science and technology on this issue; guidelines, principles, and targets; key tasks to address the issue; and measures to enforce the actions.
Date: June 2007
Creator: China. Guo jia ke xue ji shu bu.
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
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Robot]

Description: Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 3, 1995, 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 51 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
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.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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