Art Meets Science–AWARDS LHS Awards for Excellence in Science Education presented to: |
|
Professor of Biochemistry, University of California, San Francisco President of the National Academy of Sciences, 1993-2005 & The Employees Community Fund of Boeing California By Honorary Co-Chairs Daniel E. Koshland, Jr., Ph.D. Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of California, Berkeley Member of the National Academy of Sciences A. Richard Newton, Ph.D. Roy W. Carlson Professor of Engineering Dean, College of Engineering, University of California, Berkeley Member of the National Academy of Engineering |
|
| Recognizing
outstanding achievement
in support of mathematics and science education. |
||
| The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing California ECF of Boeing was nominated to receive this award due to the success of the partnership between ECF and LHS, the remarkable impact of the programs it has fostered, and the outstanding commitment of ECF and the Boeing Company to improve K-12 education. This commitment is exemplified by ECF's focus on increasing student and teacher interest and proficiency in math and science, as well as the Boeing Company's focus on supporting professional development and leadership opportunities to enhance teacher effectiveness in the classroom. The GEMS Center model supported by ECF in Southern California has been adopted in over 67 centers across the United States and internationally. Additionally, by supporting the publication of 13 Lawrence Hall of Science GEMS Teacher's Guides, the Employees Community Fund of Boeing California has improved science education for millions of students nationwide. Bruce Alberts, Ph.D. Professor Bruce Alberts, Ph.D., was president of the National Academy of Sciences from 1993 to 2005, and chair of the National Research Council. A respected biochemist recognized for his work in biochemistry and molecular biology, Professor Alberts is known for his extensive molecular analyses of the protein complexes that allow chromosomes to be replicated. We have chosen to honor Professor Alberts because of his commitment to improving science education at all levels. He helped to create City Science, a program for improving science teaching in San Francisco elementary schools. At the National Academies, he formed the Center for Education to provide strong support for an evidence-based, continuously improving system of public education in the United States. |
||
 |
Bruce Alberts, Ph.D.