Summarizes the response by members of the Division of Invertebrate Zoologists of the American Society of Zoologists to a question determining their feelings toward involving the division in work toward resolving pressing ecological problems. (AL)

The last of eight parts of a history of the American Institute of Biological Sciences describes some of the problems of achieving unity in the diverse membership and discusses methods of assisting the membership to express their collective views on public issues. (AL)

Discusses the role of scientists, particularly biologists, in the changing American society. The role of the National Science Foundation under conditions of decreasing support for scientific research is considered. Emphasis on interdisciplinary programs is discussed. (AL)

Cites examples of the contribution of basic research in evolutionary biology to the solution of problems facing society (1) by dispelling myths about human origins, the nature of the individual, and the nature of race (2) by providing basic data concerning the effects of overpopulation, the production of improved sources of food, resistance of…