DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
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students graduating from college with a degree in science, math, technology or
engineering is rapidly decreasing.
Winners will be based on submissions that clearly demonstrate unique,
creative avenues for teaching students math , science, technology and
engineering skills while also bringing passion and excitement to the
classroom .

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What is, therefore, the
place of life sciences in today's European cultures? How can we monitor
scientific and technical progress and make sure that European citizens benefit
from research developments? Good governance is impossible without responsible
citizens. The winners will be announced at an awards
ceremony on May 13, 2006, at The New Detroit Science Center. Jennifer
Granholm is serving as the honorary chair and Chrysler Group Chief Operating
Officer Eric Ridenour will host the event .

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Philippe Busquin, European Research Commissioner

Contents include:

Introduction

Forum - Life Sciences and the Belief in Progress

Science and Progress Axel Kahn

Beyond Enlightenment: The Rise of a Culture of Life Karin Knorr Cetina

Life Sciences, the Image of Man and Progress Evandro Agazzi

What Philosophies on Progress for the Third Millennium? Gilbert Hottois

Forum - The Challenge and Limitations of Reductionism in Life Sciences
Research

Reductionism: Methodological and Ideological Fraser Watts

The Limits of Biological Reductionist Explanations of the Human Condition
Steven PR Rose

Creating Contexts: Reduction or Expansion? Marilyn Strathern

Forum - Life Sciences and Democracy

Beyond Utopias: Evolutionary Rationalism and Noocracy Ladislav Kovac

Science Without a Conscience Sophie Bessis

Science, Ethics and Danger Lewis Wolpert

Wish Fulfillment and its Discontents - On the Uneasy Relationship Between
the Life Sciences and the Humanities Helga Nowotny

Life Science, Governance and Public Participation: The New Dilemmas of
Democracy
Massimiano Bucchi

Forum - Science Fiction: the cultural Spin-offs from the Life Sciences

The Day after Tomorrow Christopher Bigsby

Smuggling Science onto the Page or Stage Carl Djerassi

For more information visit
http://www., The number of U. Winners who place fourth through
10th place will receive $500 grants.
"Students begin to decide at an early age whether they are interested in
science and math," said Science Center President + CEO Kevin F. Prihod.
For more information , please contact Julie Flashner at 313.

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This book brings together the speeches of fourteen of the participants.

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"The decrease in the number of students pursuing careers that require
math , science and technical courses is a reflection of U.S. It's imperative for our future workforce.

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"In this context, I attach great importance to public debates on the
increasing impact of life sciences and biotechnological innovations.

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How do the most recent developments in the life sciences affect our
understanding of what it is to be Human?
In March 2004 in Genoa, under the auspices of the European Group on Life
Sciences, this question was debated by leading figures in science, in
philosophy, in the arts, from all over Europe.com/publicPages/evaluation2004.S. Gov.

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"Perhaps the single most important key to economic development is the one
that opens the doors to learning in the minds of our young ones today," said
Granholm."
All applications must be submitted by March 22, 2006, to The New Detroit
Science Center.

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Details available online at
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To help combat that trend and increase the number of potential U. The grants will go to schools and used
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Research and Markets: Man Confronts the New Challenges of the Life sciences

According to a study commissioned by the
National Science Foundation, only six percent of the world 's graduating
engineers are from the United States.daimlerchrysler.

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S. A panel of independent judges from prestigious science, math,
engineering and technology arenas, including University of Michigan , Lawrence
Technological University and Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program
(DAP-CEP) , will determine the 30 winners.

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But is it possible to imagine citizenship without cultural
awareness? It is inconceivable to discuss the repercussions of research
without taking into account what science is able -- or unable -- to achieve. "In the knowledge economy, business and education are linked; you
cannot succeed at the former if you do not excel at the latter.577.

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How modern biology might impact on notions such as progress, with its
metaphysical element, on democracy, in a political context , was considered;
the dangers of reductionism were debated, and time was made to consider the
interactions between science itself and science fiction.
And can one imagine these discussions ignoring also the impact of such
advances on culture, using the word here in its fullest sense? These crucial
questions are the focus of our concerns and will be at the heart of debates in
Genoa.unitedstreaming. Closing the Technology Gap in
Education, in its first year, will award grants totaling $87,000 to 30
teachers and their respective schools to further promote innovative lessons in
the fields of math, science , engineering and technology. students not being
pushed to seek careers that demand highly technical skills," said Ridenour.
"Through our Closing the Technology Gap awards competition, we want to shine
the spotlight on the educators who understand the importance of science, math,
engineering and technology. "Once
they start to dislike these subjects, we have lost them as future engineers or
scientists.

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The preface is written by Philippe Busquin, European Commissioner for
Research .

Chrysler Group to Help 'Close the Technology Gap' Among Michigan Students

* New program will award $87,000 to honor exemplary Michigan public
school educators in science, math, engineering and technology
* Deadline for applications is March 22, 2006; winners will be announced
in May

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Those numbers are far behind other
countries, such as India (36 percent), China (22 percent) and Japan (10
percent). First through third-prize winners will receive
$15,000, $7,500 and $3,000, respectively. The Closing the Technology Gap in Education awards are so
critical because they recognize the teachers who keep math and science
interest alive during those critical years before college.

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Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets. At Chrysler Group, we look for the best and the
brightest, and we want to encourage young people to enter fields that require
technical backgrounds.detroitsciencecenter.

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com/reports/c18439 ) has announced the addition
of Modern Biology + Visions of Humanity to their offering."
A total of 10 prizes will be awarded to each school level: elementary,
middle/junior and high school.

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Applications are being mailed to all Michigan public schools as well as to
every school superintendent.

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The event
we are organising on 22 and 23 March 2004 in the city of Genoa, the cultural
capital of Europe, will put high-calibre scientists in contact with
personalities from the world of art and literature. New Delivery Options Give Schools Greater Flexibility for
Using Video to Enhance Learning

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The competition recognizes Michigan public school teachers who are
committed to stimulating students' interest and academic achievement in math,
engineering, science and technological courses.

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statistically significant improvement in Social Studies, Science, and Math
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engineers, mathematicians and scientists, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation
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"Closing the Technology Gap in Education" competition .org .