This book contains the life stories of 11 American female scientists who had outstanding achievements in their branch of science. The lives of the 11 women included in this book cover a combined time period of more than 120 years. This book argues against the belief that mathematics and science are not for girls and gives examples of very…

This symposium will provide insights into collaborations among scientists and science educators in a variety of contexts-large research universities, small state and private institutions, and collaborations involving both pre- service and in-service programs. The session will begin with a brief framing of these collaborations as management of the…

A re-examination of data used in a study of informal communication among sleep researchers raises some interesting questions in the definition of communication and its relationship to research productivity. (JB)

In 1969 the American University offered a Workshop in Chemical Substructure Information Handling Systems. Topics covered in the courses are described. (Authors)

The first part of a two-part article deals with U.S. science as viewed from Indochina in contrast to the nature of science as seen by American scientists. (JR)

The Philadelphia Section surveys chemical professionals released by Sun Oil and Borden Chemical. (Author/DF)

The three parts of this annual membership directory contain an historical and general description of the Special Libraries Association (SLA); the SLA officers, committees, representatives, and council; and a listing of individual members arranged by various groupings. (SJ)

Examines historically the attitudes of United States and British geneticists on the topic of race crossing. Between 1930 and 1950 the attitudes changed from a condemnation of wide race crosses because of deleterious effects to a belief that such inter-racial crosses were at worst biologically harmless. (JR)

Collective practical work, which can involve larger groups of students in the experimental process, is suggested as an approach to teaching research techniques in information science. Basic rules for such work and sample experiments are presented. (6 references) (Author/KE)

Describes through examples some laboratory research with implications which can be used for asocial ends. Humanitarian values have to be upheld; therefore, scientists and science educators have to modify their techniques and procedures to make their research and programs useful for mankind. (PS)

The roles, duties, and obligations of the scientist with respect to society and the public are discussed. Scientists must communicate better with the public and be fully cognizant of the social consequences of their research. Applied science and social issues should be included in the science curriculum in the schools. (DF)

Scientists must try hard to make themselves understood by a wider public, remember that science is not infallible and social issues are not always clear, and should develop sympathetic understanding of other people's views. A broad educational background is needed for science students to aid in accomplishment of these goals. (DF)

The author recounts the involvement of American scholars in public affairs during the 60s and speculates about the role of scholarship in the future. (Editor)

Presents background information on Dixy Lee Ray, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, and on Elizabeth Scholtz, director of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. (PS)