Educators of information professionals must respond to changes in information technology. This article describes an interactive multimedia learning package entitled "What is Information?" for undergraduate students in professional education for information practice at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia. It elaborates on…

The development and enhancement of alliances among universities, industry, and government is widely seen as a prescription for strengthening the competitiveness of regional and national economies. The interaction of university and industrial scientists is examined, and whether the creation of Ontario's Centres of Excellence should serve as a model…

Describes a program that is part of the Pupil Researcher Initiative (PRI) where volunteer Ph.D. students visit schools to help bring the excitement and wonder of science and engineering research to the classroom. The purpose of the Researchers in Residence program is to bring students and teachers in schools into contact with research scientists…

Evaluates a collaborative program in which high achieving biology students participate in genetics research under the guidance and supervision of a geneticist. Reviews the impact of their participation on college and career choices as well as understanding of science methodology, genetics, agricultural science, and product development. (SOE)

The online searching behavior of 170 nonacademic end users (journalists and politicians) was evaluated and compared to the searching behavior of information professionals. Findings discuss ways in which end user behavior does and does not conform information professionals' preconceptions and how searching behavior is related to levels of…

Addresses the multidimensional nature of cross-cultural research along with challenges of cross-cultural, comparative studies. Focuses on validity of constructs, appropriateness of measures, and suitability of methodologies. Discusses three studies accommodating the cross-cultural context and a study conducted in indigenous Australian communities…

Investigated the perceptions and images of diverse student teachers in an elementary science methods course about what constituted a scientist. Data from surveys, interviews, and observations indicated that students displayed common stereotypic features of what constituted a scientist (white males working in laboratories) and demonstrated how…

Studies involving 635 Hong Kong undergraduates found Chinese and foreign creators who distinguished themselves in meritorious salience of a person's creativity were more likely to be nominated and were rated higher on social contribution than on creativity. Scientists, inventors, and politicians were the most often nominated figures of creativity.…

Discusses prospects in the job market for information professionals and emphasizes the need to be flexible. Highlights include examining the gap in skills and knowledge that may be needed; resources for resumes; resources for networking and interview preparation; sources of job postings; general career tools; international opportunities; career…

A survey of 47 graduate programs and gifted education centers found the largest contingency of those cited as influential in gifted education were noted for their influences in curriculum development, followed by those who have contributed to a better understanding of students' emotional and social needs. Cited persons are listed. (Contains 10…

Issues concerning intellectual property are reviewed from the faculty perspective. General issues discussed include patents and the reason for their pursuit, important dates, patent literature, and handling inventions. Faculty issues include sources of research support, publication, the responsibility of students in research, recordkeeping, and…

Analyzes two scientific journal articles from a reader-response perspective. Elaborates the rhetorical nature of scientific discourse and demonstrates that even within the constraints of the journal articles, scientists have considerable freedom to exercise choices. Explicates how writers use cues to direct readers into fictional roles. (MG)

Describes the layout, working principle, and uses of an ultrasonic interferometer for demonstrating the impact of the motion of the medium upon wave propagation. Suggests some technical improvements of the interferometer. (YP)

Summarizes the way in which the nation is preparing scientists and engineers to meet the needs of industry and society. States that by offering special science and mathematics enrichment programs and providing good enthusiastic teaching, young people can be recruited to the sciences. (RT)

A series of articles reviews the contributions of Brian Campbell Vickery and current research extending this work. Topics covered include the role of classification in information retrieval, social scientists' information needs, national document supply and catalog entry supply in Britain, and research and development in the United Kingdom. (CLB)