Publications

Museum and Education Articles

Bell, J. & Ucko, D. (2022). A brief “CAISE history.” Informal Learning Review, 176(Nov/Dec), 3-11.

Ucko, D. A. (2022). Museums and the aging brain. Curator: The Museum Journal, 65(1), 9-20. doi:10.1111/cura.12448

Ucko, D. A. (2021). Older adults: A strategic opportunity. Informal Learning Review, 169(Sept-Oct), 12.

Ucko, D. A. (2021). Transforming undergraduate STEM education. Informal Learning Review, 165(Jan/Feb), 22-24.

Calhoun Center for Higher Education, Virginia Tech. (2020). Adaptive lifelong learning report for an inclusive knowledge economy. doi:https://doi.org/10.21061/adaptive-learning-report

Ucko, D. A. (2020). Responding to the pandemic. Informal Learning Review, Special Issue 2, 35-36.

Ucko, D. A. (2019). Looking back to look ahead. Dimensions (ASTC), 21(1), 23-30

Bell, L. & Ucko, D. A. (2018). Civic engagement and informal science education. Science Education & Civic Engagement, 10(1), 5-13. http://new.seceij.net/articletype/teaching-and-learning/civic-engagement-and-informal-science-education/

Ucko, D. A. (2018). Learning from failed technology. [Letter]. American Scientist, 106(May-June), 132.

Ucko, D. A. (2017). What we learned: Effective chemistry communication. Dimensions (ASTC), 18(5), 15.

Ucko, D., & Bell, J. (2017, Dec. 15). Sackler Colloquium: Science of science communication III overview. https://www.informalscience.org/news-views/sackler-colloquium-science-science-communication-iii-overview

Semmel, M., & Ucko, D. A. (2017). Building communities of transformation: SENCER and SENCER-ISE. Informal Learning Review, 146(Sept/Oct), 3-7.

Ucko, D. A. (2017). Preface. In L. Bell & V. Olney, Leading and managing the NISE Network: Practical solutions for creating a flexible national network (pp. 9-10). NISE Network. https://www.nisenet.org/sites/default/files/catalog/uploads/NISE_guide_admin_02_22_print.pdf

Ratner, M., & Ucko, D. (2016). Preface. In National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, Effective chemistry communication in informal environments (pp. ix-x). The National Academies Press. https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21790

Ucko, D., Edwards, T., Golubchick, L., Khalili, N., Motto, A., Romaninsky, M., … & Troxel, G. (2016). CAISE guide to resources for broadening participation in STEM. Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education, 1-13. https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/CAISE_Resource_Guide_to_BP_0.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (2015). SENCER synergies with informal learning. Science Education & Civic Engagement, 7(2), 16-19. http://new.seceij.net/articletype/pov/sencer-synergies-with-informal-learning/

Ucko, D. A. (2013). Science centers in a new world of learning. Curator: The Museum Journal, 56(1), 21–30. doi:10.1111/cura.12004

Ucko, D. A. (2013). The science of science communication II. Informal Learning Review, 123(Nov/Dec), 24-27.

Ucko, D. A. (2012). The science of science communication. Informal Learning Review, 114(May/June), 23-26.

Ucko, D. (2011, February 17).  Museums, informal learning and K-12 education. Center for the Future of Museums blog. American Alliance of Museums. https://www.aam-us.org/2011/02/17/museums-informal-learning-and-k-12-education

Ucko, D. A. (2010). The Learning Science in Informal Environments study in context. Curator: The Museum Journal, 53(2), 129–136. doi:10.1111/j.2151-6952.2010.00014.x

Ucko, D. (2010). NSF influence on informal science education. In ISE Summit 2010: Surrounded by science (pp. 6-12). Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education. https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/ISESummit2010Report_A.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (2010). NSF influence on the field of informal science education. Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education, 1-29. https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/NSFImpactonISE.pdf

Ucko, D. A., & Ellenbogen, K. M. (2008). Impact of technology on informal science learning. In D. W. Sunal, E. M. Wright, & C. Sundberg (Eds.), The impact of the laboratory and technology on learning and teaching science K-16 (pp. 239–266).

Ucko, D. A. (2008). Forward. In A. Friedman (Ed.), Framework for evaluating impacts of informal science education projects: Report from a National Science Foundation workshop (pp.9-13). National Science Foundation. https://www.informalscience.org/sites/default/files/Eval_Framework.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (2007). Forward. In J. H. Falk, L. D. Dierking, & S. Foutz (Eds.), In principle, in practice: Museums as learning institutions (pp. ix-xi). AltaMira Press.

Nanotechnology Education. U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Science & Technology, Subcommittee on Research & Science Education. 110th Cong. (2007) (testimony of David A. Ucko). https://www.nsf.gov/about/congress/110/dau_nanoteched_100207.jsp

NSF Funding of Museums. U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, & International Security. 109th Cong. (2006) (testimony of David A. Ucko). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-109shrg27760/pdf/CHRG-109shrg27760.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (2004). Production aspects of promoting public understanding of research. In D. Chittenden, G. Farmelo, & B. V. Lewenstein (Eds.), Creating connections: Museums and the public understanding of research (pp. 211-234). AltaMira Press.

Ucko, D. A. (2004). Public engagement in research: Alternatives to science news. Informal Learning Review, 64, 6-8.

Ucko, D. A. (2003). Museums in a digital world. Informal Learning Review, 59, 1.

Bossert, C., & Ucko, D. (2003). Public understanding of research meeting in St. Paul. Informal Learning Review, 57, 22.

Ucko, D. A. (2001). Natural partners: Science centers and the National Academies. Dimensions (ASTC), Sept/Oct, 10-11.

Ucko, D. A. (2001). Science centers for the 21st century. Forum on Education of the American Physical Society, Spr, 7-9. https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/APS/379bd548-10a1-4054-aec2-911470db8df9/UploadedImages/Documents/spring01.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (1992). Mission not impossible. In S. Grinell (Ed.), A new place for learning science: Starting and running a science center (pp. 29-31). Association of Science-Technology Centers.

Ucko, D. A. (1991). Science City: A new model for science centers. ASTC Newsletter, 19(5), 13.

See also: Ucko, D. A. (n.d.). Science City at Union Station: A new model for recreational learning.

Ucko, D., & Bibas, D. (1988-1992). Science-technology centers bibliography. Association of Science-Technology Centers.

Ucko, D. A., Schreiner, R., & Shakhashiri, B. Z. (1986) An exhibit on everyday chemistry: Communicating chemistry to the public. Journal of Chemical Education, 63(12), 1081-1086. doi:10.1021/ed063p1081

Ucko, D. (1986). A guide to Architecture and the City. Museum of Science & Industry.

Ucko, D. (1985). A guide to Everyday Chemistry. Museum of Science & Industry.

Ucko, D. (1985). My daughter, the scientist: A guide to the exhibit. Museum of Science & Industry.

Ucko, D. (1985). A guide to the Technology: Chance or Choice? exhibit. Museum of Science & Industry.

Ucko, D. (1983). A guide to the Inquiry exhibit. Museum of Science & Industry.

Ucko, D. A. (1985). Science literacy and science museum exhibits. Curator: The Museum Journal, 28(4), 287–300. doi:10.1111/j.2151-6952.1985.tb01756.x

Ucko, D. A. (1983). Technology: Chance or choice? [Excerpt.] The Journal of Museum Education: Roundtable Reports, 8(5), 16-17. doi:10.1080/07394365.1983.11510084

Ucko, D. A. (1983). “Technology: Chance or choice?”- A museum exhibit on the impact of technology. Science, Technology, and Human Values, 8(3), 47-50. doi: 10.1177%2F016224398300800308

Ucko, D. A. (1980). Demonstrations for allied health chemistry. Chemistry in the Two-Year College, 20, 83-85. http://www.2yc3.org/Archives/1980/1980_vol20.pdf

Ucko, D. A. (1980). Textbook evolution. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 9(4), 232. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42985316

Ucko, D. A. (1978). [Review of the audiovisual program Basic UV visible spectroscopy by Prentice-Hall]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 7(5), 324-325. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42984933

Ucko, D. A. (1977). Chemistry of drugs. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 6(4), 259. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42988018

Ucko, D. A. (1977). Environmental carcinogenesis. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 6(3), 183. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42984536

Ucko, D. A. (1976). The art of teaching. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 5(4), 265. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42984364

Ucko, D. A. (1975). [Review of the book Volumetric glassware by R. L. Olsen.] Journal of College Science Teaching, 4(2), 155. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42983437

Ucko, D. A. (1975). [Review of the audiotapes Nobel laureate series NL-01, NL-02, & NL-03 by the American Chemical Society.] Journal of College Science Teaching, 4(2), 155-156. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42983438

Ucko, D. A. (1975). The underprepared student. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 4(1), 67. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42965467

Ucko, D. A. (1974). [Review of the book Chemistry: Facts, patterns, and principles by W. R. Kneen, M. J. W. Rogers, and P. Simpson.] Journal of Chemical Education, 51(6), A343. https://doi.org/10.1021/ed051pA343.1

Ucko, D. A. (1974). Chemistry and the common cold. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 3(5), 376. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42965399

Ucko, D. A. (1974). Cosmic chemistry. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 3(4), 309-310. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42965354

Ucko, D. A. (1974). Keller revisited. [Abstract]. Journal of College Science Teaching, 3(4), 307. https://www.jstor.org/stable/42965351

Chemistry Text Books

Ucko, D. A. (1986). Living chemistry, 2nd ed. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Ucko, D. A. (1986). Experiments for Living Chemistry, 2nd ed. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Ucko, B. C., & Ucko, D. A. (1986). Study guide to accompany Living Chemistry, 2nd ed. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Ucko, D. A. (1982). Basics for chemistry. Academic Press. https://www.elsevier.com/books/basics-for-chemistry/ucko/978-0-12-705960-0

Ucko, D. A. (1977). Living chemistry. Academic Press. https://www.elsevier.com/books/living-chemistry/ucko/978-0-12-705950-1

Ucko, D. A. (1977). Experiments for Living Chemistry. Academic Press.

Ucko, D. A., & Ucko, B. C. (1977). Student guide for Living Chemistry. Academic Press.

Chemistry Articles

Gill, J. T.; Mayerle, J. J.; Welcker, P. S.; Lewis, D. F.; Ucko, D. A.; Barton, D. J.; Stowens, D.; Lippard, S. J. Structural Determinations of Four Mono- and Binuclear Tertiary Phosphine and Arsine Complexes of Copper(I) Chloride. Inorg. Chem. 1976, 15 (5), 1155–1168. DOI: 10.1021/ic50159a035.

Jennette, K. W.; Lippard, S. J.; Ucko, D. A. C-13 Magnetic Resonance Investigation of Mercury(II) Binding to Nucleosides and Thiolated Nucleosides in Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Biochem. Biophys. Acta, 1975, 402 (3), 403-412. DOI: 10.1016/0005-2787(75)90275-0

Rempel, G. A.; Legzdins, P.; Smith, H.; Wilkinson, G.; Ucko, D. A. Tetrakis (Acetato) Dirhodium (II) and Similar Carboxylato Compounds. In Inorganic Syntheses, Vol 13; Cotton, F. A., Ed.; John Wiley & Sons, 1972; pp 90-91. DOI: 10.1002/9780470132449.ch16

Cotton, F. A.; Ucko, D. A. The Structure of Trimethylphenylammonium Nonachlorodirhodate (III) and a Survey of Metal-Metal Interaction in Confacial Bioctahedra. Inorg. Chim. Acta, 1972, 6, 161-172. DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1693(00)91778-x

Cotton, F. A.; DeBoer, B. G.; LaPrade, M. D.; Pipal, J. R.; Ucko, D. A. The Crystal and Molecular Structure of Dichromium Tetraacetate Dihydrate and Dirhodium Tetraacetate Dihydrate. Acta Cryst., 1971, B27 (8), 1664-1671. DOI: 10.1107/s0567740871004527

Cotton, F. A.; DeBoer, B. G.; LaPrade, M. D.; Pipal, J. R.; Ucko, D. A. Multiple Cr(II)-Cr(II) and Rh(II)-Rh(II) Bonds. J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 1970, 92 (9), 2926-2927. DOI: 10.1021/ja00712a060

Lippard, S. J.; Ucko D. A. Transition Metal Borohydride Complexes II. The Reaction of Copper(I) Compounds with Boron Hydride Anions. Inorg. Chem., 1968, 7 (6), 1051-1056. DOI: 10.1021/ic50064a002

Lippard, S. J.; Ucko, D. Preparation and Characterization of Octahydrotriboratobis (triphenylphosphine)copper(I). Chem. Commun., 1967, 19, 983. DOI: 10.1039/C19670000983

Ucko, D. Colorimetric pH Determination Using a Self-constructed Filter Photometer. Phys. Sci. Journal (Bx. HS of Sci.), 1965, 13.