Latest American Chemical Society annual survey of members confirms decrease in unemployment and above-average increase in salaries. (Author/DF)

Recruiting efforts have their roots in the sweeping university expansion program which involves the building of new universities and teaching colleges, and the conversion of many polytechnic institutes to quasi-university rank. (DF)

This article describes a meeting in 1874, seen to be the origin of the American Chemical Society, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of Joseph Priestley's discovery of oxygen. The remainder of the article is concerned with Priestley's scientific contributions and their implications. (DT)

A study of white women members (N=347) of the American Chemical Society who died between 1925 and 1979 finds five times the expected rate of suicide, a higher risk for some forms of cancer, and a lower rate of heart disease. These and other findings are discussed. (JN)

The National Science Policy and Priorities Act of 1972,'' (S. 32) provides funds to retrain scientists and engineers and a program to put them to work creating systems to improve public services. (BL)

Several intriguing differences exist between the chemical profession and other scientific professions according to a National Science Foundation manpower review. These differences include more chemists working in industry and in R and D and fewer obtaining PhD's. Chemists also are less likely to receive government financial support for their work.…

Discusses a report prepared by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which concludes that the issues of scientific freedom and responsibility are inseparable. The report declares that scientific freedom is necessary for the advancement of knowledge, but that certain areas of research, such as that involving human test subjects,…

The employment outlook for chemists and chemical engineers is clearly improving. Data supporting this conclusion are presented. (Author/RH)

Concern over the impact of extremism in science is expressed. The need for the balanced view that both innovates and conserves effectively is emphasized. (DT)

A survey conducted by the American Chemical Society shows that chemists' salaries are increasing at a lower rate than in the recent past, that salaries tend to level off after 25-30 years experience, and that women chemists earn substantially less than men. (CP)

Presents arguments for monetary rewards and other forms of recognition by employers for inventions of employed inventors, particularly as the concept applies to stimulating innovativeness in America. Discusses the controversy of federally mandated compensation for employed inventors. The efforts of the American Chemical Society along these lines…

Employment Planning Aids is designed to familiarize both the student and the experienced graduate with services, sources of information, and organizations that can supply guidance and advice on selecting, obtaining, and changing careers related to chemistry. (Author/RH)

Summarizes discussions of a half-day symposium on the social and ethical responsibilities of scientists held during the 1974 annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemists. Also included are some comments on the responsibilities of chemists to their employers. (CC)

Reports on employment statistics of minority groups among doctorate level scientists, engineers, and scholars indicating field of employment and minority representation in each field. (GS)

Describes a recently originated project to create simulated taped interviews with great chemists. (CP)