User:Guettarda/Anti-creo

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This is a list of grassroots anti-creationist organisations, organised by country and national subdivision. This list does not include organizations who have come out for evolution or against creationism that are primarily devoted to other purposes or are not grassroots such as National Science Teachers Association and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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[edit] United Kingdom

The British Centre for Science Education (BCSE) is a volunteer-run organization in the United Kingdom that has the goal of "countering creationism within the UK"[1] and was formed to campaign against the teaching of creationism in schools.[2][3]

[edit] United States

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It defends the teaching of evolutionary biology and opposes the teaching of religious views in science classes in America's public schools. The center is located in Oakland, California. They are well known for coordinating Project Steve.

  • Citizens for Science [1][4]
  • The Clergy Letter Project [2]

[edit] Alabama

  • Alabama Citizens for Science Education [3][4]

[edit] Colorado

  • Colorado Citizens for Science [4]
  • Colorado Evolution Response Team [5]

[edit] District of Columbia

  • Alliance for Science [6]

[edit] Florida

  • Florida Citizens for Science [7]

Mentions of Florida Citizens for Science in News Articles:

http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/news/2007/FL/102_florida_science_standards_shoo_12_3_2007.asp

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/11/30/State/Schools__revised_scie.shtml

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/12/08/State/State_rebukes_evoluti.shtml

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2007/12/31/m1a_EVOLUTION_1216.html

http://www.theledger.com/article/20071024/NEWS/710240475

http://www.theledger.com/article/20071116/NEWS/711160414

http://www.theledger.com/article/20071121/NEWS/711210437/1004

Glad to help. Would you like me to actually summarize these references and write something for the potential article? Steven (talk) 18:01, 23 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Georgia

  • Georgia Citizens for Integrity in Science Education [8]

[edit] Iowa

  • Iowa Citizens for Science [9]

[edit] Kansas

Kansas Citizens for Science is a science advocacy organization, incorporated as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), that "promotes a better understanding of what science is, and does, by: advocating for science education, educating the public about the nature and value of science, and serving as an information resource." KCFS has been active in both local and national evolution-advocacy efforts and served as the prototype for other Citizens for Science organizations.

[edit] Michigan

  • Michigan Citizens for Science [11]

Michigan Citizens for Science describes itself as "a group of concerned citizens, businesspeople, parents and educators who are committed to maintaining excellence in public school science classrooms in the state of Michigan."

President: Robert T. Pennock

[edit] Minnesota

  • Minnesota Citizens for Science Education [12]

Minnesota Citizens for Science Education is a non-profit education organization based in Minnesota.[5] It is aligned with the NCSE,[6] and also boasts PZ Myers as a member. They oppose efforts to "teach the controversy" in the creation-evolution controversy.[7]

[edit] Missouri

  • Missouri Citizens for Science

[edit] Nebraska

  • Nebraska Citizens for Science [13]

Nebraska Citizens for Science describes itself as "a tax-exempt 501(c)(3)civic organization operating under the Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act" which "works to educate the public on the nature and importance of science"

Nebraska Religious Coalition for Science Education (NRCSE) was founded April 25, 2001 by four individuals meeting at First Central Congregational Church in Omaha. On its homepage the NRCSE refers to its members as "Nebraskans of various religious faiths who respect both science and theology." The NRCSE's stated mission is to "proclaim the compatibility of good science (including evolution) and good theology (including creation)." According to the NRCSE, "evolution can and should be widely taught in a scientifically sound manner that is neutral regarding philosophical or religious worldviews."

[edit] New Mexico

  • New Mexicans for Science and Reason [15]
  • Coalition for Excellence in Science and Math Education [16]

[edit] Ohio

  • Ohio Citizens for Science [17]
  • Help Ohio Public Education [18]

[edit] Oklahoma

  • Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education [19]

[edit] Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania Citizens for Science [20]

[edit] South Carolina

  • South Carolinians for Science Education [21]

[edit] Texas

Texas Citizens for Science is an advocacy group that works to protect the accuracy and reliability of science education in Texas. Its main activity is to oppose organized Creationism in Texas, especially at the Texas State Board of Education, Texas Education Agency, Texas Legislature, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

President: Steven Schafersman

[edit] Washington

  • Burlington-Edison Committee for Science Education [23]

[edit] References

  1. ^ According to the logo on the website of the BCSE.
  2. ^ Graebsch, Almut; Schiermeier, Quirin (November 23, 2006). "Anti-evolutionists raise their profile in Europe". Nature 444: 406-407. 
  3. ^ The dangers of creationism in education, Report, Committee on Culture, Science and Education, Rapporteur: Mr Guy LENGAGNE, France, Socialist Group, Parliamentary Assembly, Council of Europe, Doc. 11297, 8 June 2007.
  4. ^ a b Inactive?
  5. ^ About MnCSE
  6. ^ National Center for Science Education State and Local Science Education Groups
  7. ^ Pharyngula: A summary of the MnCSE Science Education Saturday

[edit] External links

Category:Citizens Alliances for Science