Provides background information concerning Edward Morley's disproval of Prout's hypothesis that all atomic weights are a multiple of the atomic weight of hydrogen. (CS)

Describes a two-semester physics course developed at the University of Alberta, Canada to present the development of some of the major theories in physics and their interaction with the prevailing cultures, religions, and philosophies. (HM)

Describes the Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange (CLENE) Inc. Voluntary Recognition Service which evaluates continuing education activities for information, library, and media specialists. The scope of the service and its relationship to existing educational programs is discussed. (BK)

Summarizes papers presented at the Sixth Biennial Conference of Chemical Education in the areas of energy, recombinant DNA, public understanding of science, health and safety, inorganic chemistry, and environment. A bibliography of 21 presented papers in these areas is attached. (CS)

Illustrates some of the limitations and pitfalls inherent in the use of educational genealogies in science by citing the available historical evidence concerning the apprenticeships of several scientists educated in the United States in the period 1800-1876. (Author/HM)

The controversy concerning H.R. 4572, the Public Printing Reorganization Act, is presented; the bill is scheduled to appear before Congress this month. The belief among the scientific community and publishing industry is that it will jeopardize the distribution of publications of scientists' research. (SA)

Focuses on the analysis of Thomas S. Kuhn's book, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." Science history is reviewed as it is viewed through the idea of a paradigm. The sequence in science or life cycle of a paradigm is explained. (SA)

Diagnoses some of the failings of current methods of teaching physics which are intended to teach both students and teachers of physics as a result of Einstein's contributions to physics. (HM)

Examines present-day and future prospects of the applications of modern magnetohydrodynamics in a number of countries. Explains how the electromagnetic pump, which was invented by Einstein and Leo Szilard, led to the development of applied magnetohydrodynamics. (HM)

According to a report of a committee of the National Research Council to the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the number of women scientists in tenure-track positions in research universities and in policy advisory functions is slowly increasing; however, sex differences in salaries and awarding of tenure persist. (BB)

A discussion of recent plans for exchange of scholars between China and the U.S. (BB)

Relates biographical information about Einstein's life and work at Princeton. Mentions his work in relativity theory, quantum physics, and his friendship with Niels Bohr. (MA)

Discusses the role and accomplishments of the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The relationship between the OSTP and the Congress is also discussed. (HM)

Discusses the reasons why scientists choose science, and why these factors may not be operative in the career choice of blacks. Factors include role models, early exposure to science, and positive image of science. (MLH)

Cites statistics of a National Science Foundation report on scientists and engineers in 1974. Reports that chemists are better educated, older, have a better chance of being employed, and do more work for industry, than other scientific personnel. (MLH)