Citizens first! Democracy, social responsibility and chemistry

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Content: ForewordCitizens First! An Historical Perspective1. Teaching Chemistry with Civic Engagement: Non-Science Majors EnjoyChemistry When They Learn by Doing Research that Provides Benefits to the Local Community2. Value of Using STEM Professionals in the K-12 Classroom: Connecting Chemistry to the Real World3. Introduction to Environmental Issues as a Chemistry for Non-Science Majors Course4. Partnerships that Foster Civic Engagement in Undergraduate ScienceEducation and Research: Assessment of an Urban Zoo5. Developing Sustainable Pollinator Gardens for Habitat and Education6. Connecting Chemistry to Community with Deliberative Democracy7. Crossing Boundaries: Teaching Chemistry for Prisoners and Non-Majors8. Incorporating Intercultural and Global Competencies into Higher Education STEM Programming9. Communicating Your Research to the Public: A Trip to the Mall10. Assessing Citizenship: Questioning Our GoalsEditors' BiographiesAuthor IndexSubject Index