Press | Innovation in Urban Science Education

Television Segments

Kellan, A (Oct 5th, 2015). Hydroponics, Urban Farming and Innovation in Learning. Science Nation (https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/science_nation/about.jsp)
Doane, S (Sept, 26th, 2015). Chinese schools adopt an American Approach. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/chinese-schools-adopt-an-american-approach. CBS Evening News.
Zhou, Li. (July 23, 2015). Boston College professor innovative practice hands-on help China with basic education curriculum into the primary and secondary schools. http://video.sinovision.net/?id=29693. Sinovision.
WCVB Channel 5 (August 15, 2013), Back to the Land: Teaching a new generation. The Chronicle, WCVB-Channel 5, online at: http://www.wcvb.com/chronicle/back-to-the-land/-/12523032/21473460/-/5hyx38/-/index.html
WGBH (2009). Video segment on WGBH that features the urban ecology ITEST project. Online: http://itestlrc.edc.org/inside_itest/maprofile.html
Hallmark Morning and Hallmark Sunday (December, 24^th, 2007). Video segment on ITEST summer program with Boston Public School students. Hallmark Cable Channel.

Other Video produced by Boston University’s School of Journalism

Overview of our vertical hydroponic greenhouse and how it works

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4NcLpq3pOg

Setting up the Farmers Market

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sIhcIEUzag

Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Angiolillo, P. (August, 19^th, 2015). Robots take over McDevitt. Daily News Tribune, on-line at: http://waltham.wickedlocal.com/article/20150819/NEWS/150816380
Nancy Liu (July 14, 2015). Begin to solve the problem of the introduction of China’s basic education. World Journal, http://www.worldjournal.com/3333165/article–動手解決問題-引入中國基礎教育/ (Note – this work is based on NSF funded work over the past six years)
Landergan, K. (July 13, 2015). BC professor adds hands-on lessons to Chinese schools: On-line at: https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/07/12/chinese-educators-tap-professor-help-loosen-country-learning-style/Z4TT4zgruxitAqSeuT8neN/story.html
Schneck, K., & Zacharias, M. (Nov. 6, 2014). Soil-free farming prepares next generation for Green Energy future. http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=133284
Schiller, B. (2014). Citizen Air Quality Sensors Cover the Places Governments Can’t Reach. Fast Company. http://www.fastcoexist.com/3031162/citizen-air-quality-sensors-cover-the-places-governments-cant-reach
Carannante, T. (May 31, 2014). Research Aims to Utilize Technology and Citizen Science to Record and Broadcast Environment Data. http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/15100/20140531/research-aims-utilize-technology-citizen-science-record-broadcast-environment-data.htm
Bruggers, J. (Sept. 30, 2014). Personal air monitors less useful than hoped. http://www.courier-journal.com/story/tech/science/environment/2014/09/29/pollution-micro-monitors-less-useful-hoped/16420565/
Conrad, N. (April 11, 2013). Hydroponic Gardening: Hands-on learning at the Kroc Center: Online at: http://www.uphamscornernews.com/hydroponic-gardening-hands-on-learning-at-the-kroc-center.html
Rosso, P. (March 5, 2013). Something is growing Uphams Corner. Boston.com http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/roxbury/2013/03/hold_something_is_growing_in_u.html
Pyenson, A. (Feb, 23, 2013). Boston Teens Grow Green. http://edibleboston.com/boston-teens-grow-green/
Walker, A. (Nov. 19, 2012). A gateway to science. Boston Globe. Online: http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/11/19/professor-wins-kudos-for-using-fruits-and-vegetables-introduce-kids-science/SdUzy0BMZ81xPz3s24jivM/story.html?event=event12
Tarini, G. (Dec. 3, 2012). BC professor recognized for urban education. The Heights, Boston College. Online: http://www.bcheights.com/bc-professor-recognized-for-urban-education-1.2963054
Russo, P. (Oct. 9, 2012). Boston college professor looks to bring hydroponic agriculture to Uphams Corner. Boston Globe. Online: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/dorchester/2012/10/hold_with_grant_boston_college.html
Rocheleau, M. (Nov 3, 2011). A growing success at St. Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton. Boston Glob: Online: http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/allston_brighton/2011/11/a_growing_success_at_st_columb.html
O’Neil, Meg (April 7, 2011). Soilless growing takes root at SRU. Newport News. Newport, RI. Online: http://issuu.com/newportthisweek/docs/04-07-11book
Perkins, M. (June 6, 2007). Urban Tree Project engages students in surroundings. Daily News Tribune. Available at http://www.dailynewstribune.com/education/x1689350349.
Wagner, S. (May 03, 2007). Talk on influence of science fiction. Weston Town Crier. Available at http://www.townonline.com/weston/news/x251103172.
Williams, C. (December, 18, 2006). Tufts grant to help kids learn engineering. Mass High Tech. The New England Journal of Technology. Available: http://masshightech.bizjournals.com/masshightech/stories/2006/12/18/story15.html.
Ackermann, M. (August 4, 2006). Teaching through trees. Allston-Brighton Tab.
Boyce, N. (October 23, 2006). Interviewed for the impact of educational video games on classrooms, All Things Considered: National Public Radio.
Guha, A. (January 20, 2006). Where extra credit equals extra lives. Allston-Brighton Tab.
Kocian, L. (June 22, 2006). Fun and games at Waltham school: Video program as teaching tool. Boston Globe, p. 3.
LaBella, M. (October 1, 2006). Feeling the Earth move: Students get the jump on studying New England earthquakes. The Eagle-Tribune.
Rocchio, C. (July 27, 2006). Taking stock in trees. Daily News Tribune.
Rocchio, C. (June 20, 2006). The joy of discovery. Daily News Tribune.
Simmons, C. (November 9, 2005). Loud and Clear: McDevitt students participate in bioacoustics research with BC. Daily News Tribune.
Myerov, J. (September 10, 2003). Grant helps school get a seismograph: Machine will let McDevitt students see tremors from as far away as Asia. Daily News Tribune.