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Science Policy and Communications Primary Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services Deadline: 4/1/2001; 8/1/2001; 12/1/2001 KEYWORDS Science Policy Branch (SPB) Science Education In order to improve science education in the area of drug abuse research (e.g., disciplines such as neuroscience, psychology, epidemiology), efforts are needed to develop innovative methods for improving knowledge of and generating interest in science among school children, the general public, and health care providers, including providers involved in drug abuse treatment. These might include but are not limited to: A. Development of methodology to present drug abuse and science information to particular groups, such as kindergarten and elementary school students, African Americans, Hispanics, persons with disabilities and health care providers. B. Development of methodology to transfer new knowledge and directions of scientific growth to teachers, curriculum developers and health care providers. C. Development of computer based learning systems that allow students to experience the scientific process. D. Development of specific materials, activities, or programs that promote science education related to drug abuse, such as exhibits, curriculum materials, coloring books, videos, teacher education workshops, partnership programs with scientists and educators, or workshops for health care providers. Cathrine A. Sasek, Ph.D. (301) 443-6071 Email: csasek@nih.gov Other Research Topic(s) Within Mission of Institute Cathrine Sasek, Ph.D., SBIR Coordinator National Institute on Drug Abuse 6001 Executive Boulevard Room 5230, MSC9591 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9591 (301) 443-6071; Fax: (301) 443-6277 Email: csasek@nih.gov For administrative and business management questions, contact: Gary Fleming, J.D. Grants Management Officer National Institute on Drug Abuse 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 3119, MSC9591 Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9591 (301) 443-6710 NOTE: The Solicitations listed on this site are partial copies from the various SBIR agency solicitations and are not necessarily the latest and most up-to-date. For this reason, you should always use the suggested links on our reference pages. These will take you directly to the appropriate agency information where you can read the official version of the solicitation you are interested in. The official link for this page is: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm. Solicitation closing dates are: April 1, August 1, and December 1, 2001.