Traces development of UNESCO activities in support of archival systems and services from 1946 to present under both the Regular Programme and Budget and the Participation Programme. The origin, scope, character, and activities of the Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP) initiated in 1979 are summarized. Forty-one references are cited.…

Lists references from biographical dictionaries, encyclopedias, books, and periodical literature that deal with the scientific achievements of women in the areas of physics and astronomy. This bibliography indicates where material can be located on the lives and contributions of these women scientists. (CS)

Presents arguments for monetary rewards and other forms of recognition by employers for inventions of employed inventors, particularly as the concept applies to stimulating innovativeness in America. Discusses the controversy of federally mandated compensation for employed inventors. The efforts of the American Chemical Society along these lines…

Presents some highlights on Einstein's life and his main contributions to physics. (HM)

Describes the development of the theory of relativity of Einstein and its influence on physics and mathematics. The philosophical meaning of relativity is also discussed. (HM)

Discusses how the celebration of the centennial of the electric lamp raises the claim of the supporters of Sir Joseph Swan in England that Swan not Edison was the first inventor of the light bulb. (HM)

Identifies 10 myths of science education reform and offers suggestions for scientists to help in reform including program validation, teacher support, resource acquisition, and modeling the scientific process. (MKR)

Provides highlights of women's contributions and discoveries in chemistry. Includes a chart that summarizes the awards and contributions to chemistry of 18 female scientists. (19 references) (DDR)

Elaborates on the previous article by highlighting the need to find ways to encourage young people to take up science careers. Presents some guidelines for selling science to girls and includes personal profiles of real scientists to humanize them to students. (NB)

Offers a scientist's perspective on reshaping the teaching of science. Topics include defining science--science is a dynamic process with no absolutes; scientific truth--science never stands still; and science, sense-experience, and reality. Contains 26 references. (JRH)

Presents a theoretical framework that provides foundations for school science and defines some research problems. Begins with what is already known about students' models and cognition in order to construct proposals of didactical intervention. Proposes an analogous model for school science in which experimentation and language play the key roles.…

Discusses the monetary aspects of librarianship, focusing on nontraditional library careers such as intrapreneurship (managing a library within an organization as a business) and entrepreneurship. Fee-based library services are considered, and suggestions for becoming a successful information entrepreneur are offered. (10 references) (MES)

This article considers the extent to which social ideals enter into the truth of historical events in James's philosophy and the implications of his idea of history for the study and teaching of the past. (IAH)

Uses a modified Chambers' Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) to examine elementary and middle school students' (n=289) images of science and scientists. Reports an increase in sophistication and complexity in the images according to progressively higher grade levels. Concludes that students often draw images strikingly similar to those presented in…

Describes a method for identification of gold samples using a laser to vaporize a small sample of the gold. (MKR)