Summarizes the physics courses offered at the College of Technology in Eire, involving thecourse structure, optional subjects, and research fields. Included is the address for further information. (CC)

The history of the development of the minority program funded through the National Science Foundation is traced in this paper. Types of activities supported by the program are listed, problems addressed by the program are described briefly, and future program development is discussed. (DT)

Planetarium presentations at Ball State University have been integrated into a science and society course titled Colloquium in Science and Mathematics. A brief description and educational objectives for six of the presentations are provided. (JN)

Describes the University of Michigan's strategic approaches to mentoring undergraduate science students within a holistic framework of personal and professional development. Explores the concept of a coordinated mentoring effort across years and disciplines. (EV)

Discusses science education activities at the National Science Foundation (NSF), focusing on a new NSF activity ("Research in Undergraduate Institutions"--RUI) designed to support faculty research in settings where the primary emphasis is on undergraduate education. Related issues and concerns are addressed. (JN)

Describes the structure of marine science in China. Includes organization and activities of China's National Bureau of Oceanography and programs administered through various ministries, Academia Sinica (China's Academy of Sciences), universities, and provincial institutes. Comments on research vessionals and other development initiatives are also…

Describes the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, including departmental history and facilities, graduate and undergraduate programs, and current faculty and their research interests. (JN)

Describes the increase in polymer science programs in United State universities, especially outside chemistry departments. (MLH)

Summarizesundergraduate and graduate physics courses offered in 16 institutions in Scotland, involving course structures, branches of research, admission requirements and o ptional possibilities. The material is useful to physics teachers, career advisors, and students who are interested in the field. (CC)

Reviews the British Ordinary National Diploma (OND) course in technology, a two-year fulltime program leading to degree and subdegree courses in technology and science. The course was designed as an alternative to a two-year sixth form A-level course in mathematics and physics. (MLH)

Describes a biochemistry program at the University of Lancaster designed to emphasize the need for thinking clearly and persevering through a problem. (GS)

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

In September 1983 Stevens Institute of Technology (SIT) began a program requiring every incoming student to own a Digital Equipment Corporation PC-350 microcomputer. Past computing experiences at SIT, impact of the program, software and hardware considerations, and computing experiences in chemistry are reviewed. (JN)

Examines reasons why individuals in academic institutions do not feel the same safety-related pressures as individuals in nonacademic institutions. Also lists elements that should be included in any basic safety/health program and describes the steps taken at one college to improve laboratory safety. (JN)

Describes a science seminar program designed for a small science department in a two-year college. Presents a list of topics covered. (GS)