International Conference on Cosmology in Science and Engineering Education for Students Ages 9 to 15

Eindhoven, Nederland

October 2008

Conference Hosts

Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics
University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
Berkeley Lab Academy for Science Teaching and Learning
Hall of Science, Venlo and Brainport Eindhoven, Brabanstadt, Nederland

Conference Mission Statement

Twentieth century discoveries in cosmology have transformed our ability to study the structure, history, and fate of the universe as a quantitative science.  These advances help define our relationship to the natural world shared with all humanity, and we are committed to promoting scientific understanding of the universe through education and outreach.

This conference is designed to look at science education in and through cosmology education for 9 to 15 year old students around the world.

• Identify ways in which science, engineering, and technology curriculum and instruction is enhanced by the knowledge students gain through learning about the evolution of the universe.

• Identify the foundational concepts and principles of science and technology that a 15 year old student must know to communicate the minimum straightforward standard model of cosmology (the big bang model). Students will also be able to discuss evidence for this model. 

• Identify and share knowledge of existing and planned cosmology educational standards, lessons, instructional materials, and projects for students 9 to 15 years of age.
  

Conference Design

Invitation to scientists and educators around the world who have included a modern view of the history and fate of the universe in their program.

Presentation by Nobelist George Smoot

Presentations by scientist and educators

Conference Product

Report on findings in goals

Location