Hmmm--If you think NISE sounds nice, check out their site!

About NISE -- the National Institute for Science Education The Why Files is published by the National Institute for Science Education (NISE) and funded by the National Science Foundation. The NISE is a collaborative effort to ensure that all students who leave the educational system can make informed decisions about science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Our vision is that all stakeholders will acquire a strong foundation in science, mathematics, engineering and technology, and will become lifelong learners. The Institute is based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in partnership with the National Center for Improving Science Education, and co-directed by Professors Terry Millar and Andrew Porter. NISE's vision is guided by three principles:

		Science is a way of knowing, learning and viewing the world, not merely a body of established facts. Every student should come to appreciate how new knowledge is generated and assimilated into our understanding of the world.
		Students and teachers are active participants in the science, mathematics and technology enterprise.
		The development of a common understanding of what science is and how it influences the world, requires continuous cooperation and collaboration of educational and scientific institutions.

About NSF -- the National Science Foundation The National Science Foundation is an independent agency of the U.S. Government. Through grants and contracts, NSF is a major supporter of scientific and engineering research, of programs to strengthen the potential for this research, and of science education programs at all levels. Our NSF program officer is Larry Suter, in the Directorate of Education and Human Resources.