Describes a two-year program for M.D. training of biological and physical science or engineering Ph.D.'s. (AL)

Advocates establishment of scientifically competent bodies to act as reprisal-free adversaries in evaluating technological innovations. (AL)

A biographical account of the life and scientific contributions of Charles Wheatstone is presented. Besides his invention of the "wheatstone bridge", Wheatstone suggested the use of rotating mirrors for measuring small time intervals and spectroscopic analysis of metals. He also invented numerous devices in electric telegraph systems and…

The development of the science of genetics through the confluence of separate theories is surveyed in this essay. An outline of classical genetics is emphasized. Interruptions in the continuity of development and the influence of genetics on the biological sciences and man as a social animal are discussed. (VW)

This history for molecular genetics and its explanation of DNA begins with an analysis of the Golden Jubilee essay papers, 1955. The paper ends stating that the higher nervous system is the one major frontier of biological inquiry which still offers some romance of research. (Author/VW)

Aldo Leopold, the founder of wildlife management (wildlife ecology) is credited with powerfully advocating for the first time in Western intellectual history, broad human ethical responsibility to the nonhuman natural world. Leopold's views on education and Leopold as an educator are discussed. (Author/JN)

Presents a brief biographical sketch of Edward Osborne Wilson, Jr., who argues that societies evolve to fit their environment, just as individuals do, and that as a consequence social behavior is genetically programed. Highlights his views as presented in his publication "Sociobiology: The New Synthesis." (JN)

A scientist explains the processes he uses to draft and redraft articles for scientific journals. (RL)

A group has been formed to encourage and make use of the work of retired scholars, scientists, and thinkers. It is the Academy of Independent Scholars. (BB)

Discusses whether or not science is a search for truth, and the relationship of science to knowledge throughout history. (MLH)

Presents results from in-depth interviews in which respondents at a range of U.S. universities provided detailed accounts of their experience in, and identification with, academe. Studies satisfaction from the angle of the self-doubts scientists have about their work and careers, and investigates how self-doubts may systematically differ across…

Reviews several research studies conducted by one research group that used mixed research methods to explore the ways expert and novice scientists use material features of multiple representations to support their shared understanding and laboratory practices. Draws implications for the design and use of technology based systems that provide…

Describes the demands being made on industrial information professionals and explores the roles that such professionals will be expected to fill in the future. The qualifications and skills needed to fulfill these roles are identified and discussed. (four references) (CLB)