Science literacy for the twenty-first century / contributors include Stephen Jay Gould [and others]. ; edited by Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler & Michael J. Palmisano ; epilogue by Leon Lederman.

Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2003.

321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Introduction / Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler, Michael J. Palmisano -- Opening the doors of science / Margaret J. Geller -- Women and physics, physics and women : a puzzlement / Sheila Tobias -- Status of the "two cultures" / Melvin Schwartz -- Igniting an educational revolution : MIT OpenCourseWare / Charles M. Vest -- On creating a "scientific temper" / Bruce Alberts -- Rethinking the physical sciences in school programs / Rodger W. Bybee -- On the oneness of nature / Edward "Rocky" Kolb.

Scientific inquiry and nature of science as a meaningful context for learning in science / Norman G. Lederman -- In praise of audacity : tackling the big problems / Shirley M. Malcom -- Magic of science / Michael S. Turner -- Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring : musings on the teaching and learning of science / Stephen Jay Gould -- University as a partner in transforming science education / Elnora Harcombe, Neal Lane -- Impossible takes a little longer / Dudley Herschbach -- Selling physics to unwilling buyers : physics fact and fiction / Lawrence M. Krauss.

Two modest proposals concerning scientific literacy / James Trefil -- The ethical responsibilities of scientists / Howard Gardner -- Scientific responsibility / Walter E. Massey -- Science literacy and society's choices / Mae C. Jemison -- Some current concerns : missile defense, the future of nuclear power, and the hazard of loose nuclear-weapon material in Russia / Richard L. Garwin, Georges Charpak -- The DARI : a unit of measure suitable to the practical appreciation of the effect of low doses of ionizing radiation / Georges Charpak, Richard L. Garwin.

Building public understanding of science : a matter of trust / Judith A. Ramaley -- Leon Max Lederman : a brief biography / Stephanie Pace Marshall, Judith A. Scheppler, Michael J. Palmisano -- Partnerships between scientists and educators : a vital ingredient in science education reform / Marjorie G. Bardeen -- The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy : a commitment to transformation / Stephanie Pace Marshall -- The Teachers Academy for Mathematics and Science / Lourdes Monteagudo -- From laboratory gardens to society jungles with Leon Lederman / Georges Charpak -- Leon Lederman's proselytizing for science / George A. "Jay" Keyworth II -- Leon, Fermilab, and other things / Alvin Tollestrup -- Leon Lederman : a true friend of science and education / Alvin W. Trivelpiece.

Includes bibliographical references.