From Peter Taylor: SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY SOCIETY-IN-SCIENCE A Workshop Fostering Critical Thinking about Science & Technology in their Social Context Monday July 26, 1999, 9am-5pm This summer the Critical and Creative Thinking (CCT) Program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston is bringing together teachers, students, and other concerned citizens to participate in a day of workshops and presentations given by innovative and inspiring teachers. These teachers will engage you through case studies ranging from genetic testing to population growth and environment, computers and gender equity to disputes over scientific integrity. You will learn how placing developments in science and technology in their social context can enliven and enrich science education, science popularization, and citizen activism. The sessions are designed to stimulate a range of participants: K-12 teachers wanting make the science, technology and human affairs an integral part of their science or social studies classes; high school and college students wanting to keep sight of the social implications of their studies in science; and citizens wanting to promote active social debate about the directions taken in science and technology. You will experience model class activities, be informed of resources, receive a directory of participants and other printed materials, and become linked to networks for support and inspiration for your subsequent efforts. For more details on the workshop sessions: http://omega.cc.umb.edu/~cct/workshop99.html Workshop registration of $48 covers lunch, refreshments, printed materials, and certificates for six Professional Development Points. Discounts are available for advanced registration (before June 15), registrants attending with others from the same institution, students, and for unemployed persons. For registration forms & other questions: email: [log in to unmask] phone: 617-287-6520