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The Call for Papers, in the framework of the New Perspectives in Science Education Conference, is addressed to researchers, teachers and experts as well as to coordinators of projects and initiatives in the field of science education.

Researchers, teachers, experts and project coordinators in the field of science education are invited to submit an abstract of a paper to be presented during the New Perspectives in Science Education Conference. The abstract should be written in English (300 words) and sent via e-mail to: science@pixel-online.net, no later than 14 November 2011.

The Future of Education conference will also be an excellent opportunity for the presentation of previous and current projects and innovative initiatives in the field of education.

Teachers and experts in the field of education as well as trainers and coordinators of educational projects are invited to submit an abstract of a paper to be presented during the Future of Education Conference. The abstract should be written in English (300 words) and sent via e-mail to edu_future@pixel-online.net no later than 16 January 2012.

Who should participate? You if you're interested in fostering the use of astronomy's discoveries to better teach physics to undergraduates. If this challenge attracts you - whether you are an active researcher in astronomy, astrophysics, or space science, or a research associate (postdoc), or an author of books that present physics in a strong astronomy context, or a developer of curricula and educational materials, or a graduate or undergraduate student, or a two-year or four-year college or university faculty member with an interest in physics and astronomy - apply to attend this Gordon Conference on "Astronomy's Discoveries and Physics Education."