National Center for Science Education

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization in the United States whose stated mission is to educate the press and the public on the scientific and educational aspects of controversies surrounding the teaching of evolution and climate change, and to provide information and resources to schools, parents, and other citizens working to keep those topics in public school science education. Based in Oakland, California, it claims 4,500 members that include scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens of varied religious and political affiliations. The Center opposes the teaching of religious views in science classes in America's public schools; it does this through initiatives such as Project Steve. The Center has been called the United States' "leading anti-creationist organization". The Center is affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

National Center for Science Education
Founded1981 (1981)
TypeNonprofit, science education
FocusPromoting science education and science standards
Location
MethodTeacher training and science advocacy
Key people
Amanda L. Townley, Executive Director (2023)
Websitencse.ngo

NCSE is currently a member of the National Coalition Against Censorship.

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