Summarizes a report concerning the National Research Council advisory committee system, established to report on the desirability of appointing younger scientists to the committees that report to the federal government on technical topics. (AL)

The roles of the Committee on National Statistics are discussed. Evangelical and ecumenical activity are considered desirable since statistical problems and opportunities are everywhere in national policy matters. (DF)

All federal advisory committee meetings are to be open to the public. Yet only few such meetings have been made open by National Institute of Health. Several loopholes in the law seem apparent. (PS)

Considers devices by which the executive branch exploits its scientific advisors for political advantage while concealing much of the information they have provided'' and discusses ways in which scientists can help bring into being counterbalancing political forces by providing the public and Congress with the information they need.'' (Author/AL)

Discusses the expected Senate confirmation of H. Guyford Stever, present director of the National Science Foundation, to the appointment of full-time science advisor to President Ford. (MLH)

Analyzes data from questionnaires returned by members of major federal advisory councils on educational policy. Discusses respondents views of, and satisfaction with, their role. Suggests methods of improving councils' effectiveness. (AL)

Describes recent events suggesting that Frank Press, a 52-year-old geophysicist who currently heads the department of earth and planetary sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, may be named Science Advisor to the President. (MLH)

Reports accusations of conflict of interest in some members of the advisory committee on lead pollution. (AL)

Explores the arguments that justify a three-member council for science and technology and outlines the nature of the tasks to be performed by such a council. (GS)

Discussed is the way in which a limited number of astronomy research initiatives were chosen and prioritized based on a consensus of members from the Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee. A list of recommended equipment initiatives and estimated costs is provided. (KR)

Discusses the report Youth: Transition to Adulthood'' prepared by a panel of the President's Science Advisory Committee. The report examines the appropriateness of institutions handling young people in our society. Among other things, it suggests work-study programs, a voucher system of education, and pilot programs to test innovative ideas. (JR)

Discusses action being taken to establish a national organization which would serve to focus and coordinate the activities of all the public interest groups now operating. Increased emphasis on the role of scientists in advising this government on public interest issues is advocated. (JR)

Describes the Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization with considerable influence on policy formation in the Reagan administration. Recommendations from this group regarding science policy are discussed. (CS)