One Legacy of Paul F. Brandwein: Creating Scientists [Paperback]

Once again, our nation has a powerful need for a revolution devoted to creating scientists. As we face the challenges of climate change, global competitiveness, biodiversity loss, energy needs, and dwindling food supplies, we ?nd ourselves in a period where both scienti?c literacy and the pool of next-generation scientists are dwindling. To solve these complex issues and maintain our own national security, we have to rebuild a national ethos based on sound science education for all, from which a new generation of scientists will emerge. The challenge is how to create this transformation. Those shaping national policy today, in 2009, need look no further than what worked a half-century ago. In1957,SputnikcircledandsentaclarioncallforAmericatobecometheworlds most technologically advanced nation. In 1958, Congress passed the National Defense Education Act, which focused the national will and called for scholars and teachers to successfully educate our youth in science, math, and engineering. It was during this time period that Paul F. Brandwein emerged as a national science e- cation leader to lay the foundation for the changes needed in American education to create the future scientists essential to the nations well-being.Remembering Paul F. Brandwein: Essays.- Turning a Dream (Deftly, Subtly, and Effectively) into Reality.- How Dr. Paul Brandweins Mentorship and Guidance Affected My Scientific Interests and Career.- How to Win Converts and Influence Students.- Paul F. Brandweins Influence on My Life: The Essential Spark.- Paul Brandweins Influence on My Life.- One Year.- Research at a Tender Age.- Intellectually Exciting Years at Forest Hills High School.- Encouraging the Uncertain.- Saturdays at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.- Question Everything.- One Class Was Enough.- Paul F. BrandweinA Personal Reflection.- Paul Brandwein and the National Science Teachers Association.- Dr. Paul F. Brandwein: Messages on Teaching and Learning for All Educators.- Some Reflectl#