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Brandwein Institute to Partner with the Architectural Foundation of San FranciscoAt its June 2007 five-year planning meeting, the Paul F-Brandwein Institute (PFBI) Board of Directors voted to form strategic partnerships with organizations that were doing important work in conservation education. The first such organization to receive the Institute's support is the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF), whose "Build San Francisco" program is a model for business/industry collaboration. Based on the PFBI's ability to catalyze, convene, and communicate with influential groups, PFBI will assist AFSF to replicate programs similar to Build San Francisco in other cities across the nation. For information about the Build San Francisco program, go to http://www.afsf.org/program_buildsf.htm. 
Rodger Bybee is 2008 Brandwein LecturerRodger Bybee, Director Emeritus, Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, reported on "Teaching about Environmental Problems: Insights from the 2006 Program International Student Assessment (PISA)"at the Brandwein Lecture, NSTA Annual Meeting, March 29, 2008, in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bybee was the Brandwein Lecturer five years ago when he spoke on "The Teaching of Science: Content, Coherence, and Congruence." Rodger Bybee and Toyota are Recipients of 2008 Brandwein MedalsTwo Brandwein Medals were awarded at the Brandwein Lecture, March 29, 2008, at the NSTA Annual Meeting in Boston. Rodger Bybee, the 2003 and 2008 Brandwein Lecturer, has been a teacher and administrator in science education for the past 40 years. He recently retired as Executive Director of the Biological Curriculum Studies (BSCS). Dr. Bybee was a leader in the development of the National Science Education Standards and served as chair for the content working group. He also served as chair of the Science Forum for the 2006 Program for International Student Assessment. Dr. Bybee is receiving the Brandwein Medal for his lifetime achievement in furthering conservation Education.
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Toyota received the Brandwein Medal for its corporate commitment to sound environmental practices. Through its sponsorship of the Toyota Tapestry program, the Brandwein Summer Leadership Institutes, and numerous other environmentally-friendly programs throughout the country, Toyota has demonstrated its ongoing support of conservation education for teachers and students. Rhonda Glasscock, Corporate Communications Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, accepted the Medal on behalf of Toyota. Ms. Glasscock has worked with the Toyota Tapestry program as well as with the Brandwein Summer Leadership Institutes. She is a former elementary school teacher.
Paul F-Brandwein Institute Awards First Brandwein Medal
Richard Louv at the NSTA Annual Meeting