U.S. President Barack Obama has challenged scientists and engineers to make an extra effort to engage students with science during his recent speech at the Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Sciences.
BioTechniques started an Education Outreach column in our February 2009 issue. We've received some encouraging feedback from our audience regarding our initiative. Some readers have told us their stories about advancing science education for the next generation. To further this discussion, we'd like to hear your thoughts, experiences, and personal education outreach efforts stories.
What have you done, what steps are you currently undertaking, or what are your future goals to engage the next generation of researchers? What challenges or successes have you already encountered?