Describes a project which was conceived to provide a vehicle for an adequate test of the utility of evaluation based on student achievement of specific program goals." (Author/AA)

The U.S. Commissioner of Education describes the National Institute of Education, a national center for educational research. (LR)

The critical examination to which research and development activities and agencies are being subjected is taken as a point of departure for reviewing historical developments and persistent problems in both approaches and institutions. (Author)

Describes the origin and activities of the Grand Rapids Public Schools-Western Michigan University Center for Educational Studies, an organization endeavoring to link educational research and practice. (LR)

Describes the research done at the Center for the Study of Reading at the University of Illinois. (AEA)

Industry benefits from technology transfer by becoming aware of cutting edge developments, having a pool of experienced candidates, and furthering universities understanding of industry. Universities benefit from diversified funding, exposure to real-world problems, and access to facilities and equipment. Challenges include intellectual property…

Observes the origins of the international journal "Educational Studies in Mathematics (ESM)" in 1968 and traces its later development as it responded to changes in mathematics education. Examines the contributions of its editors in defining its spirit, policy, and procedures as they directed its growth and transformation into a leading journal of…

Discusses the importance of research and development in physics education and describes investigations on the effectiveness of some instructional strategies for physics teaching. (YDS)

Provides the history of the Sundance Institute, which has grown to help many artists in hopes of contributing unique and original voices to the culture of the country. Describes the present structure of the institute and details the work of the 2002 lab. Notes that as the Sundance Theatre Lab continues to bring theatre artists of all disciplines…

Summerizes the controversy surrounding the claim by two University of Utah professors to have achieved cold fusion. Noted are the failure of university administrators to involve other campus scientists in review of the claim and premature establishment of an institute dedicated to the cold-fusion technology. (DB)

Considers efficacy of media-based efforts to prevent adolescent drug use. Reviews selected theories and research, and makes suggestions for integrating social and behavioral theory and research into media prevention strategies. Concludes that scientists and interventionists could improve research and development in this prevention arena.…

Reviews research that uses autonomic responses of human infants as dependent measures. Focuses on the history of research on the autonomic nervous system, measurement issues, and autonomic correlates of infant behavior and systems. (RJC)

Suggests a framework for understanding infancy that is derived from the papers collected in this January l990 issue of the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly and provides a summary of the information provided. (RJC)