Describes the Agency for International Development (AID) and National Science Foundation (NSF) Scientists and Engineers in Economic Development (SEED) programs. SEED is a low budget program designed to send individuals to lesser developed countries, particularly Africa, to work on a one-to-one basis with local country scientists, engineers, and…

The International Geological Correlation Project has attained scientific maturity and broad support and participation by geologists world wide. Its purpose is to provide a mechanism for international cooperation and information exchange about geological problems that transcend national boundaries. (Author/BB)

Discusses the need for North American assistance for chemical engineering education in Third World countries. Also discusses problems that Third World engineering teaching institutions face and suggestions for possible solutions to the problems, including international cooperation between developed and still-developing countries. (JN)

Presents the second and last installment of the two-part series on Integrated Technology Transfer which was presented to United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Switzerland. (HM)

World Wildlife Fund affiliate RARE, Inc. (along with United States and Latin American agencies) is building a network of programs to develop, fund, and teach ecology courses for students from first grade through university levels. Latin American programs (elementary, college, national), teacher input, and exchange students are discussed. (DH)

Presents an abridged version of a statement delivered this year to the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development in Switzerland. Goals for a New International Economic Order and the role of scientists are included. (HM)

Addresses the need for international collaboration of environmental professionals. Contrasts program priorities of developing and developed countries in environmental concerns. Identifies cooperative opportunities and projects for American environmental professionals and suggests ways of overcoming barriers in cultural exchange. (ML)

Discusses the fact that despite remedial legislation, inadequate and uncertain funds still limit the employment of U.S. scientists in international technical assistance programs aimed at helping developing nations in their food crises. (MLH)

This document reviews the development of science education in 17 Asian countries since 1969. Also included are seven articles relating to special aspects of science education in Asian countries, and a bibliographical supplement. (SL)

Describes a program sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help adoption of appropriate education in less developed countries. The core of the program requires that each nation plan ahead for its future manpower needs and work out with its neighbors some cooperative educational ventures. (GS)

Presented is a synthesis of reports designed to assess the development of marine science and technology in African coastal states. This situation is analyzed from a regional (i.e., continent-wide) point of view. Five chapters comprise the report: (1) summary of recommendations, (2) introduction; (3) nation-by-nation descriptions and analyses; (4)…

The purpose of this book is to promote improvements in science education, world-wide, but particularly in developing countries. It is addressed to those in positions to make effective contributions to the improvement of science education. The world-wide role of science education, the goals of innovative activities, past experience in efforts to…

Describes a project designed to equip Algeria with a training institute for engineers and technicians based on the American experience. Initial and implementation phases of this institute established with the cooperation of ten American universities and industrial firms are presented. (HM)

Describes the organization of metrology, standardizations, and testing in the Federal Republic of Germany. Technical assistance programs for developing countries are also considered. (YP)

Cooperative work-study programs are being used increasingly in technology education. In some foreign colleges, co-op programs are requisite. The author advocates an international co-op program utilizing the best of many countries in developing competent technical manpower. He cites advantages to the United States in sponsoring these programs. (MA)