Published February 6, 2009  Submitted by: Aleah

January 1, 2009, marks the beginning of the YEAR OF SCIENCE. Sponsored by the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science, participants will embark on a celebratory journey with you to share how science works, what it is like to be a scientist, and why science matters. Across the country, participants in the events will share knowledge about our natural world and demonstrate why science is so important to our communities, our country, and the world.

Join the adventure. The following Web site will be your guide. On these pages you will find great things the science community has to share-including videos, podcasts, pictures, scientist bloggers, games, puzzles— Have fun and be sure to share with others throughout the year.

Register your organization as a participant of COPUS and Year of Science 2009

Monthly themes for the Year of Science

• January - Process and Nature of Science; Communicating Science

• February - Evolution

• March - Physics and Technology

• April - Energy Resources

• May - Sustainability and the Environment

• June - Oceans and Water

• July - Astronomy

• August - Weather and Climate

• September - Biodiversity and Conservation

• October - Geosciences and Planet Earth

• November - Chemistry

• December - Science and Health