Describes the activities, goals, resource materials, and ways to participate in National Science and Technology Week. (MDH)

The Office of International Science provides programs to determine how science and technology can be used effectively by developing nations. Programs include: a global committee on the subject, publication of a newsletter, sponsorship of symposia and meetings, and invitations to foreign students to attend American Association for Advancement of…

The Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago) has created a new exhibit, "Technology: Chance or Choice?," which emphasizes the human impact on technology. Development of and techniques used in the exhibit are discussed. The latter include microcomputers placed throughout the exhibit to pose questions about critical issues raised by particular…

Discusses plans to develop and naturalize its scientific and technological capabilities. Areas in which Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology selected to focus a national development program include: scholarships for middle-/high-level researchers/technicians; programs to support research and basic/new industries; government-industry…