This paper discusses a novel structure for providing a high-impact, first year experience for science students. ASTER (Access to Science Through Experience in Research) is an extracurricular certification program designed to introduce our students to the research culture via seminar attendance, journal clubs, book clubs, and lab visits.…

Paper describes approach of Department of Information and Communication technologies (KIK) on Pedagogical Faculty of University of Ostrava in Ostrava (PedF OU) to development of information knowledge and skills of students of OU with the aid of modern methods and education technologies with support of information technologies (IT). It surveys the…

Briefly describes chemistry programs in Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia. (MLH)

Describes "The Molecular Biology Regional Courses Series" in Latin America and other third world regional networks devoted to developing science. Discusses the benefits of such networks to developing countries. (CW)

Describes university courses of study in physics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Provides areas of concentration, special notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Describes university courses of study in physics in Scotland. Provides areas of concentration, honors degree courses, course structure, notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Describes the organization of degree programs by phases. Discusses the prospects of students in research and employment in fields related to biochemistry in Belgium and the Netherlands. (CW)

The science/technology/society (STS) programs at the University of Quebec at Montreal and in Quebec are described. The system of community services, the university-labor programs, the university-women's program, and the university-school relations are discussed. (KR)

Compares the university training of scientific personnel in each country to see how strengths are nurtured. Discusses curriculum content as well as the societal and cultural factors which determine the educational environment. Describes entrance examinations, undergraduate programs, curricula, and societal views. (CW)

Describes the five-year masters degree program in physics at the Moscow State University. The program combines general instruction in physics and mathematics with specialized research experience. Discusses (1) entrance requirements, (2) course philosophy, and (3) course requirements. Selected examples of questions from the entrance and course…

Described is an analysis of factors which relate to the establishment of staff development methods and the effect of these factors on staff development policy. A number of ways in which a department of engineering can formalize staff development programs are illustrated. (CW)

Described are the objectives, structure, and methods for the course. Differences in training for the technology teacher and the engineer are discussed. Student evaluation of the course is provided. (CW)

Described are the university training centers for engineers in France. The profiles of applicants, the distribution of students over different specializations, and the salary progression for engineering graduates are discussed. (KR)

Swiss engineering education is detailed and the roles of public enterprise, society, industry, and the engineering profession are illustrated. Educational issues are discussed in an international context. (CW)