Texas Citizens for Science

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Texas Citizens for Science (TCS) is a Midland-based 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.[1][2][3]

TCS was formed in January, 2003 as the successor to the Texas Council for Science Education that was active during 1980-1994.[4]

Steven Schafersman, the president of the organization, is a geologist and former university professor.[5][6]

In 2003, TCS was involved in opposing the introduction of creationism in hearings conducted by the Texas State Board of Education on biology textbooks. Schafersman testified before the board.[7][8][9]

In 2007-2008, TCS provided information to the public about the forced resignation of Christine Comer from the Texas Education Agency and the attempt of the Institute for Creation Research to win Texas certification to offer masters degrees in science education.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Haurwitz, Ralph K. M. (January 11, 2008). Science education advocate to speak. The Lowdown on Higher Ed. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
  2. ^ Haurwitz, Ralph K. M. (January 15, 2008). Action on creation institute proposal delayed. The Lowdown on Higher Ed. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
  3. ^ a b Haurwitz, Ralph K. M.. "Creation institute's degree plan questioned: State regulators ask scientists to weigh in", Austin American-Statesman, January 10, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-01-23. 
  4. ^ Texas Citizens for Science. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
  5. ^ Internet Infidels biography for Steven Schafersman
  6. ^ Testimony of Steven Schafersman, TCS President
  7. ^ Evolution debate continues in Texas, Megan Sever, Geotimes, American Geological Institute, September 12, 2003
  8. ^ Written Testimony to the State Board of Education of Texas, Steven D. Schafersman Texas Citizens for Science August 18, 2003
  9. ^ Transcript of a public hearing before the Texas State Board of Education, 14 July 2004

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