A New Zealand project involving 17 farmers, 2 scientists, and 2 consultants classified their learning styles and found learning-preference and belief differences. The differences were used to guide design and evaluation of an extension program. (SK)

Discusses the implications of factors inhibiting the advancement of research in library and information science in Nigeria, such as poor dissemination of research findings, noncollaborative research with those in other fields, academic and professional ineptitude, inadequate funding, societal indifference to research, and inefficient use of…

This interview with Oleg Davydenko, a geneticist in Belarus who also runs a club for adolescents interested in genetics, addresses his work, the origins of the club, self-selection by students, characteristics of the best student members, the club's financial support, his own development as a youth, and the role of contests like the Olympiads. (DB)

An unusual conflict-of-interest case involving the federal government, a university researcher on ear infections, and the pharmaceutical industry has renewed the debate over what constitutes unacceptable conflict of interest, federal review of medical treatment, government protection against research bias, and disclosure of research project…

Reports a study using the F-Sort of Biology Concepts to assess understanding of 37 concepts. Analyses indicated that college student biology majors and experienced secondary science teachers were separated from scientists by a dimension based on a deep-versus-surface structure understanding of the concepts. (over 40 references) (Author/PR)

Recommends the use of political cartoons in history instruction. Identifies characteristics of effective cartoons: (1) wit or humor; (2) basis in truth; and (3) moral purpose. Argues that the study of cartoons can promote creativity and social science skills. Identifies sources of cartoons. (SG)

Describes a study of student understanding of science and scientists using illustrations to promote discussion. The study utilized both quantitative and qualitative techniques and involved 121 Malaysian students in elementary and high school. Results reveal that stereotypical views of science and scientists are evident. However, students often…

Provides an overview of the National Technological University (Colorado) and its mission to serve the educational needs of graduate engineers and technical professionals and managers, develop telecommunications technologies for instructional programs at employment locations, and provide a satellite network for national and international links for…

Describes a program designed by an elementary teacher and a biochemist to enhance student understanding of science. Although the effort is appreciated, many voice their concerns regarding the development of curriculum in this manner. (ZWH)

Reviews recent developments in three areas of law which, one way or the other, have an impact on information professionals: copyright, data protection, and liability. This discussion focuses on recent developments that are likely to be of significance to information professionals, including those emanating from the Commission of the European…

The seven articles in this theme issue discuss the second White House Conference on Library and Information Services (WHCLIS) and its possible impact on special librarians and information specialists. Highlights include a historical perspective; the three themes of the conference, i.e., literacy, productivity, and democracy; and perspectives from…

Discussed is research about trends in the pool of Ph.D. scientists in the United States. A position is presented that the expansion of the pool has bred a decline in the quality of the pool. (CW)

Describes results of a 1991 salary survey of information center professionals. Gender differences are discussed; median salaries for managers and staff are reported by industry, by region, by primary activity, and by size of user population; and a comparison of salaries from 1987 through 1991 is presented. (LRW)

This study aims to identify an internally consistent, teachable philosophical approach to the nature and practice of science, providing new perspectives on the debate over the definition of scientific literacy. Information comes from the works of a physicist, Richard Feynman, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science report…

Contends that women students and faculty need to have role models in sciences in the classroom, in textbooks, and through campus visits. Reviews information on women scientists as faculty and visiting lecturers, in class visits, in resource directories, and in the science classroom. Considers science and societal issues and describes specialty…