Ten U.S high school science teachers will learn how to build independent scientific research programs in their communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 21, 2011The ten teachers selected in March as part of Society for Science & the Public’s (Society) 2011 class of the Society Fellowship will attend the Fellows Institute next week in Washington, DC. The Fellows Institute provides intensive training to teachers and enables each Fellow to earn graduate level credit for their work.  Competitively sel

Published since 1922, Science News magazine has new publication available for subscription on the iPad WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 4, 2011Society for Science & the Public (SSP), publisher of Science News magazine, has launched a new weekly publication, Science News Prime, available only on the iPad. Science News Prime, or SN Prime, like Science News, offers readers concise, current, and comprehensive coverage of news from across the spectrum of scientific disciplines in a richly illustrated, ful

Young Scientists Take on Hollywood WHAT: The world’s largest high school science research competition, the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011, a program of Society for Science & the Public, comes to Los Angeles next week. More than 1,500 high school students selected from 443 affiliate fairs in 65 countries, regions and territories will share ideas, showcase cutting-edge research and inventions, and compete for more than $4 million in awards. WHEN: Opening Ceremony:Monday,

New look and content will provide easier navigation, more resources, and a better connection to SSP’s other education programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 2, 2011Society for Science & the Public (SSP) recently re-launched Science News for Kids. Sciencenewsforkids.org is the award-winning site published by the Society since 2003 to bring the important content of Science News to students aged 9–14, as well as their parents and teachers. “We hope to inspire students, parents, and educators by emphas

Published since 1922, Science News magazine is now available on newsstands nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 26, 2010Society for Science & the Public (Society), publisher of Science News magazine, announced today that Science News can now be found on newsstands. Science News is a vital element of the science community. It is now available at 534 newsstands in the United States, from Washington, D.C., to San Diego to Anchorage, Alaska. Published since 1922, the biweekly print publication reac