Speaker: Teaching and Communicating Controversial Topics in Science

From: College of Science and Mathematics

Dr. Jay Labov
Senior Advisor for Education and Communication
National Academies/National Research Council Center for Education
“Teaching and Communicating Controversial Topics in Science: Ongoing Challenges & Opportunities”

Dr. Labov has been the study director for several NRC reports on educational initiatives, while overseeing the National Academy of Science’s efforts to improve the teaching of evolution in the public schools.

HHS Room 1302
Wednesday @ 7 PM, October 21, 2009