Reasons behind the fact that there are fewer women scientists than men scientists are explored in this paper. Data on the number of women Ph.D.'s in each field of science for the years 1966 through 1974 are presented and analyzed. Graduate school admissions policies and the greater attrition rate for women in graduate school compared to men are…

Provides a brief history of chemistry up to the founding of the American Chemical Society in 1876. Includes developments in the understanding of matter, phlogiston theory, atomic theory, and chemical reactions. (MLH)

The papers of Thomas A. Edison will be compiled and published in a 20-year project under the sponsorship of the National Park Service, the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Smithsonian Institution, and Rutgers University. This effort, the Thomas A. Edison Papers Project, and its background are described. (JMD)

The pattern of who conducts university research is likely to change as universities cope with stabilizing undergraduate and graduate enrollments and tighter research budgets. Universities will hire an increasing number of scientists and engineers in temporary research appointments that are neither part of the regular tenure track nor postdoctoral…

Describes the scope of present cooperation in science and technology between the United States and the Soviet Union. Also summarizes the most important results of the recent evaluations of the programs and suggests ways in which the programs can be made more effective. (HM)

Garrett Hardin, a trained biologist, made a plea for coercive population control in a prestigious scientific journal (Science, 1968). His theory on how to control population is examined, the net effects of a situational vs an absolute ethics is weighed, and the limits to science and its methodology are evaluated. (Author/RK)

Presents excerpts from the scientific writings of Boyle and Newton to demonstrate their use of metaphysical models. (CP)

Discusses how science and technology are criticized at two main levels: their material effect on society and their effect on man's consciousness. How science should react to these criticisms is also presented. (HM)

Describes the status of women chemistry scientists on the faculties of universities, and explains some of the difficulties they face with respect to hiring, promotion and tenure. Although the number of women chemists is increasing, the degree of improvement in their situation is minimal. (GA)

A study of the physicist's image revealed that school students held a more favorable image of the physicist than did university students or school teachers. The image of the physicist remained remarkably stable when information about the nature of the physicists's work was provided. (BB)

A review of this year's studies of the lunar core samples is presented. Included are some current interpretations and some suggested areas for further research. (MR)

Discusses the identification of barriers to handicapped persons in science as well as methods used to overcome barriers. (SL)

Discusses the nature of science and addresses the question of why scientific knowledge cannot be absolute. (SL)

Assesses Japanese science and technology and finds it to be in excellent shape for the shift into a post-industrial age. Speculates about physical and psychological reasons why Japan is able to adapt. (CP)

Presents the address of George E. Pake, 1977 president of the American Physical Society (APS), upon his retirement from that office. Discussed are APS activities, human rights, and federal funding of research. (SL)