View Archived Volumes Volume 8, 2013 (You may need to download the free Adobe Reader to view the PDF file) For a print copy, please contact: engage@msu.edu THE ENGAGED SCHOLAR MAGAZINE focuses on collaborative partnerships between Michigan State University and its external constituents/partners, forged for mutual benefit and learning, with an emphasis on research. Volume 8 features research and collaborative partnerships that address educational, social, economic, and ethical aspects of science and technology. Contents Science and Technology Foreword Getting Kids Excited About Science Tech Savvy Teaching: Using Technology in the Classroom Teaching and Learning: Massive Open Online Courses Star Power: Cultural, Economic, and Educational Impacts of Astronomy Informing Consent: The Michigan BioTrust for Health Building Interactive Environments Ethics and Policy: Organ Bazaars in Bangladesh Supporting Stronger K-12 Science Education MSU Science Festival Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods: The Allen Neighborhood Center Building Character in Young People Through Youth Sports Snapshot of Outreach and Engagement at Michigan State University, 2012 News and Notes