This special issue will launch a new section of the same name dedicated to exploring the ways that the social, cognitive, historical, cultural, and philosophical study of science can inform and be informed by research in science education.

Richard Duschl, Sibel Erduran, Richard Grandy, and John Rudolph will serve as the editors of the special issue.

Manuscripts for this Special Issue should be submitted online. Information regarding the preparation of manuscripts and directions for online submission is available at:

Please indicate in a cover letter to the editor that you would like the manuscript to be considered for publication in the Science Studies and Science Education Special Issue.