Describes an interdisciplinary program in the areas of biochemistry, biology, and computer science offered at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to update 30 women in order to prepare them to return to the job market in chemistry. (HM)

An after-school program in which fifth and sixth graders were taught how to use the BASIC programming language using computer terminals is described. (MN)

A computerized power management project at Leyden Township High School District 212, Illinois, minimizes electrical power usage and gas fuel consumption by controlling the on/off air handling cycle intervals. (MLF)

Presents results of a trend survey of the present and planned use of electrical and electronic instruments. Microprocessors were found to have the highest predicted growth rate of all instruments included in the survey. (SL)

Contrasts artificial intelligence and conventional programming languages. Reviews Personal Consultant Plus, Smalltalk/V, and Nexpert Object, which are PC-based products inspired by problem-solving paradigms. Provides information on background and operation of each. (RT)

Summarizes what has been learned, thoughts regarding mistakes that have been made, and recommendations for addressing future questions, regarding the role of computers in the educational process. Reviews the research on computer based instruction. States that findings are inconclusive and often contradicting. Recommends that different evaluation…

APL was invented specifically as a mathematical teaching tool, and is an excellent vehicle for teaching mathematical concepts using computers. This article illustrates the use of APL in teaching many different topics in mathematics, including logic, set theory, functions, statistics, linear algebra, and matrices. (MNS)

Annotates reference material on artificial intelligence, mostly at an introductory level, with applications to education and learning. Topics include: (1) programing languages; (2) expert systems; (3) language instruction; (4) tutoring systems; and (5) problem solving and reasoning. (JM)

Presents highlights of a December 1985 report on Soviet scientific capabilities. One finding is that a new emphasis on computing advances and instrumentation may weaken basic research in this country. (JN)

Expands on results of a previous published 1982 study which examined the status of computer science teacher certification in the 50 United States. Also reports on some of the trends, issues, and recommendations related to computer science certification. Includes actions taken in Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio. (JN)

Examines two primary roles played by natural language processing in storage and retrieval of information and outlines organization of natural language interface for data retrieval (question-answering system) and approaches being taken to text analysis. Research issues in computational linguistics and interactive knowledge acquisition are…

Discusses several ways in which computers are being used in sociology and how they continue to change this discipline. Areas considered include data collection, data analysis, simulations of social processes based on mathematical models, and problem areas (including standardization concerns, training, and the financing of computing facilities).…

A computerized automatic dialing system that phones parents during the evening has raised the attendance rate at a Texas school to 97 percent. The system documents the numbers called, calls answered, and those unanswered, redials busy signals and unanswered numbers, and is capable of recording parent response. (MLF)

Discusses where and when word processing training should take place, prerequisites to word processing training, modifying vendor training materials, building drills and repetition into lessons, which computer operations to include in word processing curriculum, beginning lessons with a review, and teaching the use of documentation. (CT)

Defines artificial intelligence (AI) and discusses its history; the current state of the art, research, experimentation, and practical applications; and probable future developments. Key dates in the history of AI and eight references are provided. (MBR)