Curricular Supplements:
Science in Service to the Public
Environmental Protection:
State of New Jersey Department of Environment Protection
State Environmental Education Directory (SEEDS)
This web site was designed, and is maintained by, the Environmental Education Program in the Office of Communications, part of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The site is updated on a regular basis. Its comprehensiveness and currency are made possible through the ongoing cooperation of numerous department programs and staff.
Regulatory Information by Topic
EPA develops and enforces regulations that span many environmental topics, from acid rain reduction to wetlands restoration. Each topic listed below may include related laws and regulations, compliance and enforcement information, and policies and guidance.
Public Health and Healthcare:
Science in the Public Service:
Science Serving the Nation
Science is about service- about a commitment to expanding human knowledge and driving discovery. It can drive innovation, technology development, and economic progress.
Source: Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy
Evolution Resources (on NSTA)
The NSTA “Evolution Resources” page presents evolution as a central unifying concept in science, emphasizing that life and nature change over time and that understanding evolution is crucial in biology education. It also addresses the challenges and controversies in teaching evolution (especially in U.S. classrooms), offering guidance for educators about how to present the theory in a scientifically rigorous yet respectful way.
Safety Resources (on NSTA)
The NSTA safety page offers guidance and tools aimed at helping schools develop and maintain effective safety programs in science education, covering topics like chemical management, teacher training, and safe laboratory practices. It also includes position statements, alerts, and practical checklists to support safe hands-on science instruction.
Protecting the Public's Interests:
Rutgers Institute on Anti-Corruption Studies
Rutgers Institute on Anti-Corruption Studies (RIACS) is operating in the School of Public Affairs and Administration. RIACS aims to build a multi-disciplinary and multi-national network focusing on research, education, and course development on counter corruption. The mission of the institute is to conduct research on private and public corruption and devise ways to reduce it. The institute has established a global network of associates, and these renowned researchers and practitioners build on their experience and work collaboratively with Rutgers faculty to help achieve the mission.
Contracting that Works: A Toolkit for State and Local Governments, 2010
By David Madland and Karla Walter, Center for American Progress Action Fund; and Paul Sinn and Tsedeye Gebreselassie, National Employment Law Project.
Source: In the Public Interest (ITPI)