World-class
researcher in
molecular biology
in gene regulation;
leader to improve
teaching of
"hands-on"
science in the
St. Louis area
schools; developed
inquiry-based
life science
and physical
science curricula
for K-8 and
high school
teachers, provided
in-service training
and materials;
worked with
NAS Science
Content Working
Group to develop
the National
Science Education
Standards for
K-12. Dr. Elgin
received the
Academy's 2000
Fellows Award.
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