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	Public Science Day 2000
		In connection with Public Science Day, Unisys Corporation is proud to announce the inauguration of "The Unisys Prize — Online Science Education Excellence." This competitive award was presented on Public Science Day in recognition of outstanding use of the web as a tool for science investigation.
		In January 2000, the panel of judges evaluated the project webspaces in competition for "The Unisys Prize." One team was selected to receive the prize.
		The team was invited to attend the prize presentation ceremony in Washington, DC on February 19, 2000.
	www.fi.edu /psd2000 (593 words)

	NAEP Science Subject Area
		The NAEP 2005 assessment in science was administered in schools throughout the country from January to March 2005.
		In 2000, NAEP administered the science assessment to approximately 49,000 students at grades 4, 8, and 12 in the nation.
		The results are in from the 2000 science assessment.
	nces.ed.gov /nationsreportcard/science (374 words)

	Elementary Science Olympiad 2000: Background
		The Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science, and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers.
		The Science Olympiad tournaments are academic interscholastic competitions which consist of a series of individual and team events which students prepare for during the year.
		The Science Olympiad was created in 1983 to expand interest in science for students, and to serve as an alternative to the conventional science fair and tournaments.
	garnet.acns.fsu.edu /~ddp0223/background.html (702 words)

	Elementary Science Olympiad 2000: Details
		The Elementary Science Olympiad offers a unique opportunity for your students to test their creative and cooperative skills, interact with other motivated students, and expand their minds with science.
		Elementary Science Olympiad teams are comprised of up to 24 upper elementary students who compete in a series of individual and team events which participants prepare for prior to the tournament.
		How Do You Spell Science - Students will be asked to spell words from the earth, life, and physical sciences and give a definition of the word spelled.
	garnet.acns.fsu.edu /~ddp0223/details2000.html (1650 words)

	History and Philosophy of Science - Spring, 2000 - Dr. Ess
		Athens and Jerusalem: Pagan Science and Christianity (Alioto, ch.
		Opening comments: on the discontinuity between the Moderns and the Ancients/Medievals(where modern science for her rests squarely on the publication of Copernicus (1543) and Newton (1687).
		Her observations on the emergence of the "heroic narrative" regarding the progress of modern science (a narrative rooted in the mid-1700's) are also important.
	www.drury.edu /ess/philsci/philsciov.html (1839 words)

	Systems Science 2000
		Systems science investigates the structure and function of complex systems in order to gain a better understanding of the dynamic behaviour of systems.
		Theoretical systems science investigates the endogenous structure and the exogenous influences which effect the stabilisation, self-organisation, adaptation and emergence, etc. of systems.
		The international conference Systems Science 2000, to be held in Osnabrück from 20 - 22 March 2000, intends to bring together scientists from various different fields in order to present and discuss the present position of systems science.
	www.usf.uos.de /~sys2000 (313 words)

	Roundup of Recent Science Discoveries, 2000
		In March 2000, a team of researchers led by Northern Illinois University paleontologist Dan Gebo announced their discovery of the fossil bones of 45-million-year-old monkeylike primates, the smallest primates ever found.
		In April 2000, scientists at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, announced the discovery of two early hominid fossils excavated in the Sterkfontein caves, 4 miles (7 kilometers) northwest of Johannesburg.
		On January 18, 2000, an estimated 23-foot- (7-meter-) wide, 250-metric-ton fireball as bright as the Sun streaked across the skies of western Canada and exploded with an estimated yield of 5–10 thousand tons of TNT.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0873336.html (2633 words)

	Reports to the President 1999-2000 / PLASMA SCIENCE AND FUSION CENTER
		The Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) is recognized internationally as a leading laboratory in developing the scientific and engineering aspects of magnetic confinement fusion and conducting cutting-edge research in plasma science and related technology.
		In 2000, a new Green’s function code was written and was applied to studies of self-fields in bunched electron beams.
		The PSFC continues to be involved with educational efforts sponsored by the Coalition for Plasma Science (CPS), a growing organization formed by members of universities and national laboratories to promote understanding of the field of plasma science.
	web.mit.edu /annualreports/pres00/07.10.html (6125 words)

	Science Olympiad 2000
		Science Olympiad is a science-specific academic competition in which 6th to 12th grade high school students participate in various events which test the student's knowledge of science by exams, experiments, and building projects related to the four main fields of science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science.
		Thirty high schools in all competed in various events ranging from Reach for the Stars, an astronomy event, to Wright Stuff, an event in which students are tested in their knowledge concerning aeronautics and their prowess in building a model airplane.
		The team from Mentor High School which went to the invitational scrimmage taking place at Clearview High School on January 22 ended up doing rather well considering most of our upperclassmen/women were taking their SAT tests back at the school.
	www.mentorhigh.com /scienceolympiad/sci00 (746 words)

	SCI-BYTES: Science in Australia, 2000-04
		Australia's world share of science and social-science papers over the last five years, expressed as a percentage of papers in each of 22 fields in the Thomson Scientific database.
		Between 2000 and 2004, Thomson Scientific indexed 108,750 papers that listed at least one author address in Australia.
		As the right-hand column shows, the citations-per-paper average, or impact, of reports in plant and animal sciences from Australia exceeded the world average in that field by 14% (3.28 cites per paper for Australia, versus the world average of 2.87 cites).
	www.in-cites.com /research/2005/may_16_2005-1.html (293 words)

	Science Journal -- Summer 2000 -- Chandra Images Young Supernova
		Comparison of observations made with Chandra in October and January, and with Hubble in February 2000, show the X-ray emission peaks close to the newly discovered optical hot spots, and indicate the wave is beginning to hit the ring.
		The observations were made on October 6, 1999, using the Advanced CCD Imaging Spectrometer (ACIS) and the High Energy Transmission Grating Spectrometer, and again on January 17, 2000, using ACIS.
		Other members of the team were Eli Michael of the University of Colorado; Una Hwang, Steven Holt and Rob Petre of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland; and professors Gordon Garmire and John Nousek of Penn State.
	www.science.psu.edu /journal/Sum2000/Supernova.htm (997 words)

	2000 Science Fair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
		If the students have participated in a local science fair at their schools, we expect the school to send us only students who have received superior ratings at the local science fair.
		A 2000 entry form completed in fl with three legible signatures of the student, a parent or a guardian, and a teacher or an adult who supervises the student's research.
		Students in grades 7 to 12 who receive a superior rating at the District Science Day (DSD) are eligible to attend the State Science Day (SSD) of the Ohio Academy of Science on April 29, 2000, at Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH, if the number of such students does not exceed the District quota.
	www.ohiou.edu /scifair/2000.htm (1721 words)

	Science Awards 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
		Professor Spangenberg and his team are recognised as the world authority in using gene technology to improve growth of pasture grasses and legumes and in pasture plant genomics.
		Greg and Helen Williams are a great example of people using science and hard work to turn a good idea into a valuable product.
		Ian Hastings and Tony Robbins have been instrumental in initiating a collaboration of farmers, researchers, and environmental scientists to implement on-farm participatory research focussing on conservation farming practices in the Mallee.
	www.land.vic.gov.au /dpi/nrensr.nsf/FID/-B2D9A2572792BA1F4A2569BC00135219?OpenDocument (1171 words)

	UC Davis Catalog 1999-2000/Animal Science
		The Animal Science major is devoted to the sciences central to understanding biological function of domestic and captive animals including birds, their care, management, and utilization by people for food, fiber, companionship and recreation.
		Advances in science and technology, and an ever growing human population, have increased the complexity of issues surrounding the care and management of animals.
		Graduates in Animal Science are able to advance the science and technology of animal care in an objective and effective manner for the betterment of animals and society.
	registrar.ucdavis.edu /UCDWebCatalog99_00/WebCatCrs/gc_ans.htm (3382 words)

	Science Journal -- Summer 2000 -- Sloan Survey Discovers "Methane Dwarf"
		Schneider is in charge of the quasar science of the Sloan Survey, and is also a member of the Sloan team that is investigating very cool stars.
		Fan said Sky Survey collaborators are pleased at the detection of objects so early in the life of their project.
		The wide-field capability of the Sky Survey telescope and camera are only part of the technology necessary to advance the discovery rate of new classes of astronomical objects.
	www.science.psu.edu /journal/Sum2000/MethDwarf.htm (1218 words)

	2000 in science -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
		The year 2000 in (A particular branch of scientific knowledge) science and (The practical application of science to commerce or industry) technology consisted of many events, some of which are included below.
		(The science of matter and energy and their interactions) Physics - (additional info and facts about Zhores Ivanovich Alferov) Zhores Ivanovich Alferov, (additional info and facts about Herbert Kroemer) Herbert Kroemer, (additional info and facts about Jack Kilby) Jack Kilby
		(The science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions) Chemistry - (additional info and facts about Alan J Heeger) Alan J Heeger, (additional info and facts about Alan G MacDiarmid) Alan G MacDiarmid, (additional info and facts about Hideki Shirakawa) Hideki Shirakawa
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/2/20/2000_in_science.htm (376 words)

	SCI-BYTES: Science in France, 2000-2004
		France's world share of science and social-science papers over the last five years, expressed as a percentage of papers in each of 21 fields in the Thomson Scientific database.
		Between 2000 and 2004, Thomson Scientific indexed 232,744 papers that listed at least one author address in France.
		Farther down the list, the performance of French researchers was also notably strong in agricultural sciences (+28%) and plant and animal sciences (+26%).
	www.in-cites.com /research/2005/april_18_2005-1.html (289 words)

	The Unisys Prize - Online Science Education 2000
		The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and its partner, Science Discovery, have distinguished themselves in the online educational community by producing "Web Weather for Kids," an innovative new resource that represents their collaboration with Casey Middle School in Boulder, Colorado.
		It provides a new model for collaboration between science centers and schools, and a fresh perspective on how the web can be a workbench for innovative science inquiry and community partnerships.
		The panel consisted of one practicing classroom educator, one science museum professional, one science education professional, and one educational technology professional.
	sln.fi.edu /psd2000/unisys_prize_2000.html (354 words)

	UC Riverside 1999-2000 - Computer Science
		These programs provide the basis for careers in research and development in the computer science field as well as technical and nontechnical related fields that are dependent on a working knowledge of computers.
		The Computer Science major has been designed to provide the student with a broad background in science and humanities and to provide an understanding of fundamental principles of computing and modern computing technology.
		Each Computer Science major is assigned a Departmental Advisor who assists the student in formulating educational goals and who monitors the student's subsequent progress in an academic program.
	www.catalog.ucr.edu /1999-00/cs.html (3148 words)

	Intel Science Talent Search $100,000 Scholarship Awarded To A 17-Year-Old Female High School Senior From New York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
		Their grounding in science and math is crucial to making sense of today's technological world, and making the best decisions for tomorrow," said Dr. Craig R. Barrett, Intel's president and chief executive officer.
		Elizabeth submitted a behavioral and social sciences project entitled, "Visual Search: A Novel Psychophysics for Pre-Attentive Vision." Her project looks at ways the brain perceives combinations of light and shape called "simultaneous contrast," a classic effect studied by perceptual psychologists.
		He is captain of the Science Olympiad team, an avid runner and violinist, as well as a weekly volunteer at a geriatric center.
	www.intel.com /pressroom/archive/releases/ed031300.htm (1631 words)

	!!!SCIENCE MOMENT!!! of 2000 - 2004
		Their weapons, computers, aircraft, etc. are just variations on existing technology, leaving me wondering what their tech was like 1000 years ago when they conquered Earth.
		Still in SCIENCE MOMENT mode, I also have to point out that gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans are separate species and would have no more romantic interest in each other than they do now.
		This is a common mistake among the science illiterate.
	www.feoamante.com /Movies/Science_Moment/science_00.html (2814 words)

	Archive 2000-2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
		For archived materials from the Public Lectures Series, please visit the UW Alumni Association's Science Forum Archive.
		Our planet is unique among known astronomical bodies for its ability to provide environments suitable for the long term survival of animals.
		Faculty and graduate students in all science departments are invited to this interdisciplinary forum.
	www.washington.edu /research/scienceforum/archive00-01.html (490 words)

	Science Potpourri 2000
		For science that's strange enough to make your hair stand on end— especially while standing next to a van der Graff generator— check out the Science Potpourri 2000, held April 1 at UAF's Natural Science Facility.
		Free interactive experiments for children, exhibits, demonstrations and science shows suitable for all ages will be on display Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
		Free parking for Science Potpourri is available in the lot behind the Natural Sciences Facility, located on Yukon Drive between the upper residence halls and the UA Museum.
	www.uaf.edu /univrel/media/FY00/062.html (235 words)

	Science Highlights 2000
		Science highlights of research occuring at the APS.
		Three technologies developed for use at APS have won RandD 100 awards for the year 2000.
		The awards are given annually by RandD Magazine to the 100 most significant technical products of the year.
	www.aps.anl.gov /Science/Highlights/2000 (551 words)

	Publications 2000, Computational Science Center (CSC)
		Communications in Statistics: Theory and Methods 29 (5 and 6): 957-974, 2000.
		One of ten national laboratories overseen and primarily funded by the Office of Science of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Brookhaven National Laboratory conducts research in the physical, biomedical, and environmental sciences, as well as in energy technologies and national security.
		Brookhaven is operated and managed for DOE’s Office of Science by Brookhaven Science Associates, a limited-liability company founded by Stony Brook University, the largest academic user of Laboratory facilities, and Battelle, a nonprofit, applied science and technology organization.
	www.bnl.gov /csc/publications/pubs_2000.asp (681 words)

	Duke Annual Report 2000/2001-Science & Engineering
		Historically, Duke has been strong in the life sciences; our unified biology department is outstanding and our medical school ranks among the very best in the world.
		The following major science and engineering projects are essential to our strategic plan: The Center for Interdisciplinary Engineering and Applied Sciences, The Center for Human Disease Models, and The Center for Human Genetics.
		In addition to these projects, we are coordinating new facilities for the Institute for Genome Science and Policy, a new science research facility in arts and sciences, as well as various levels of renovations to the biological sciences building, Gross Chemistry Building in arts and sciences, and Hudson Hall in the Pratt School of Engineering.
	www.duke.edu /web/annualreport/science.htm (640 words)

	Intel Education: Intel Science Talent Search
		The Intel Science Talent Search is America's oldest and most highly regarded pre-college science competition.
		For more than 60 years, this competition—often referred to as the "junior Nobel Prize"—has provided an incentive and an arena for U.S. high school seniors to complete an original research project and have it recognized by a national jury of highly regarded professional scientists.
		Its very existence inspires and nurtures careers in science, forcing students who may have only a slight glimmer of what their life's work will be to test their potential by performing full-blown scientific research."
	kids.intel.com /education/sts (218 words)

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