Outlines the development of the associations for socially concerned scientists in a number of countries; examines the ethical position of scientists who do not have control over the use of their discoveries; and indicates the necessity for conducting scientific research that is clearly related to social needs. (AL)

Criticizes a Canadian Senate proposal to create a central planning authority, under government direction, to direct the nature of scientific research. It is not within the competence of science administrators to predict the utility of basic research. (AL)

Describes the role of the American Institute of Biological Sciences in supporting cooperative research with Federal and International agencies. Educational activities in association with the Atomic Energy Commission, and support for research in theoretical biology are mentioned. (AL)

Part One of a series of articles outlining the history of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, describing the functions that it had while part of the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences. (AL)

A comparison of the employment position of students completing courses in December 1970 with that of two recent previous surveys suggests that the overall employment position has not deteriorated. (Author)

Reports the results of a survey of the academic training grounds of 578 scientists and engineers who contributed articles to Scientific American" during 1962-67. (LC)

Presents an interview with Dr. Shinya Inoue who helped reinvent the use of light microscopes in the study of cells. (MKR)

Far from regarding editions of the complete works of great scientists as monuments testifying to the glory of a nation, the authors consider that such editions provide the most direct access to the scientific knowledge of the past. A bibliography of complete works of scientists established by adopting as a criterion the exhaustive nature of the…

Focuses on the philosophical leanings and humanist and spiritual qualities of five Black-American scientists--Banneker, Carver, Just, Latimer, and Julian--for whom there seemed no conflict between science and the humanities. Their writings are commended to contemporary readers for this reason. (DM)

Prime-time television spots designed to inform the public about forestry were developed following an information needs assessment. Media specialists and scientists cocreated the messages. A telephone survey found a 15% increase in approval for forest management activities. (SK)

Reports on an interview with John Maynard Smith, one of the most important evolutionary biologists since Darwin. (JRH)