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Appalachian Rural Systemic Initiative (ARSI) --
ARSI, a long-term effort that is improving science, math and technology content, instructional
strategies, and learning outcomes of students in underserved rural schools in Kentucky and five
other Appalachian States.
Education, Kentucky Department of --
Access information ranging from statistics and reports to curriculum and standards.
Kentucky BioHistory -- Learn about
significant milestones in the historical development of Kentucky's biotechnology &
medical technology industry.
Kentucky Junior Science Academy (KJSA)
-- The KJSA strives to foster an interest in science for high school and middle school students
in Kentucky through science projects, annual meetings, and grants.
Kentucky Parent Teachers Association (PTA)
-- The Kentucky PTA's mission is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the
schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make
decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and
protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of
this nation.
Louisville Science Center
-- The Louisville Science Center is the largest hands-on science center in Kentucky, with about
150 interactive exhibits and activity stations, a four-story IMAX Theatre, teaching laboratories,
a variety of educational programs, and distance learning capabilities.
Kentucky Science Teachers Association (KSTA)
-- The KSTA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning.
Their site contains science curriculum and professional development resources for science
educators and students.
University
of Kentucky College of Engineering Outreach -- This site provides of listing of the College
of Engineering outreach programs, outreach events, local and national science organizations.
University
of Kentucky College of Medicine Outreach Center -- The Center coordinates numerous educational
programs aimed at pre-college and undergraduate students, with special emphasis on minority and
rural students, to stimluate interest in sciences and health careers.
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