Zafra Lerman, Head
624 South Michigan Avenue, 312.344.7180
The Institute for Science Education & Science Communication or Science Institute, addresses the challenges associated with effectively teaching the sciences, spearheads new initiatives in science visualization, science communication, and public understanding of science, and continues to develop associations with the national and international scientific communities. The Science Institute offers an ambitious schedule of outreach activities for the Columbia community and the public, and works with public and private school teachers, parents, and students in the inner-city. The Science Institute offers a designated study space with library resources, mentoring, and peer tutoring on call for Columbia students. All outreach activities are open to the college community.
The Science Institute is involved in basic and applied science, science education and research, and in advocacy activities including scientific freedom, human rights, and using science as a bridge to peace. The institute promotes public understanding of current environmental science by sponsoring lecture series, cultural events such as theater productions, dances, and films that address topics of science. The Science Institute has been recognized with many awards and grants.