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National | Suggested Reading
Education, Vermont Department of
-- Access information ranging from statistics and reports to curriculum and standards.
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
-- The Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium is a natural history museum located in St. Johnsbury. It
is home to Vermont's only public planetarium and weather gallery.
Montshire Museum of Science
-- The Montshire Museum of Science is a hands-on museum located in Norwich, Vermont, offering
dozens of exciting exhibits relating to the natural and physical sciences, ecology, and
technology.
Vermont BioHistory -- Learn about
significant milestones in the historical development of Vermont's biotechnology &
medical technology industry.
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
-- The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a non-profit organization devoted to education and
research designed to engage individuals and communities in the care of their environment. The
institute offers several educational programs for kids and operates a Nature Center near the
Quechee Gorge.
Vermont Science Olympiad
-- The Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality
of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition for
outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are
accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of
intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments.
Vermont Science Teachers Association (VSTA)
-- The VSTA is committed to excellence in science curriculum and instruction in schools and
communities throughout the state. The VSTA advocates for needed resources and staff development
opportunities in elementary, middle-level, and high schools. The VSTA publishes a member newsletter,
coordinates conferences and workshops, and collaborates with the Vermont Department of Education
on policy initiatives.
Vermont Space Grant Consortium
Student Programs -- The Vermont Space Grant Consortium's goals include promoting the enhancement
of Vermont's STEM educational base, encouraging Vermont students to consider careers in scientific
and technical fields, and increasing Vermont's aerospace-related research infastructure. These goals
are achieved through yearly competitions, scholarships, mentoring programs, coordinating initiatives.
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