Professor of Chemistry Charles Scaife,
whose popular programs have brought the excitement of hands-on science learning to more
than 25,000 elementary students, on Tuesday received the Community Service Award from the
Hudson Mohawk Consortium of Colleges and Universities.
In accepting, Scaife acknowledged all the students “who wear their enthusiasm
right out in front.”
Scaife and his wife, Priscilla, recently held a workshop for 30 retirees, educators and
scientists to train them to do the hands-on science programs. They are planning a national
tour of schools during his sabbatical next year.