"These videos not only communicate the essence of science,
but also the
passion of today's leading scientists. These high quality productions
will
help develop the next generation of scientifically literate citizens."
Steven M. Bass, President & CEO, Oregon Public Broadcasting
“Scientists need to communicate directly to teens, teachers,
and the public.
What Classroom Encounters is doing couldn't have happened
at a better time,”
Dr. William Moomaw, Atmospheric Chemist, Fletcher School
of International Diplomacy, Tufts University (Classroom Encounters,
WHS)
“What would happen if the ice on Greenland and Antarctic
melted? We don’t
know for sure. This has never happened before during human life times.”
Professor Dan Schrag, ocean geochemist, Professor of
Earth and Planetary Sciences, Director of Harvard University Center
for the Environment. (Classroom Encounters, WHS)
“We live on a remarkable planet that has a very long history
of life... We should all ask ourselves: how can we be effective stewards
of this planet so our grandchildren will live in a world that is as
interesting and productive as the one we live in?
Andrew Knoll, evolutionary biologist, paleontologist, member
of the Mars Exploration Rover Team, Harvard University (Classroom
Encounters, WHS)

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