This report presents data compiled by the Manpower Characteristics Study Group of the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of a comprehensive program to measure and analyze the nation's science and engineering manpower resources for 1974. The data presented are based on three sources: the 1973 Survey of Doctoral Scientists and Engineers; the…

This report examines the educational characteristics of science and engineering personnel employed by the Federal Government, including professional and non-professional personnel in non-science and engineering occupations who have their highest college level degree in science or engineering as of January, 1974. Information is provided on the…

Examined student personality patterns and concluded that they give considerable indication as to whether a student is likely to specialize in an art-related or a science-related academic field. Findings were that student science groups and student art groups showed a similar thing-person orientation, in contrast to adult science and art groups.…

Describes the history of science education in the People's Republic of China since the 1950s, and discusses the new Chinese emphasis on "theory" and "expertness" to produce the scientists necessary for China's development and modernization. (GA)

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)

Explores lack of rapport between scientists and management in business and industry, and stresses need for communication of priorities and points of view. (JMF)

Describes two seven-week modules offered at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, during the 1974-75 academic year. These modules examined the contemporary situation for women scientists and the lack of women in the sciences. (HM)

Reviews the literature concerning the role of the American science educator in developing countries, pointing out the major difficulties facing science teachers in these countries, and how the American science educator can be of help. (GA)

Presents instructions for building a flow tank to study fluids in motion. Includes diagrams, lists of materials, and uses of the flow tank. References given. (MA)

Reviews the reasons a large measure of freedom is essential to the pursuit of science, and also discusses why scientists can best preserve that freedom by exercising a large measure of social responsibility. (HM)

Recent studies concerning women working in the sciences comment on their history, numbers, education, and employment. It is suggested that further studies on women in non-academic science professions will promote even greater understanding of science and of women, past and present. (Author/KR)

Reports results of a study investigating reference group orientations of industrially employed professionals. Sample included 128 engineers and 51 scientists, divided into four personnel types: locals, cosmopolitans, local/cosmopolitans, and uncommitted. Through a questionnaire, respondents reflected their level of commitment to a variety of…

Reviews the progress of scientific knowledge in the United States from its beginning including the long-term value of "basic" versus "applied" science. (Author/RK)

Reviews the occupation of professional meteorologist and discusses possible routes in this career field. (SL)

Courses that examine the relationship among science, technology, and society have been introduced in a variety of forms in many British universities and polytechnics during the last 10-15 years. It is contended that such courses should constitute an increasingly important element in the education of engineers and scientists. (LBH)