In May, 1970, a group of educators, scientists, industrial and government representatives, and scientific manpower specialists met at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to discuss the current employment situation for scientists and engineers, and to assess its future implications, particularly its effect on graduate education. This book is…

The introduction to this paper discusses the definition of the scope of library and information science and establishes what is included under the term "periodical." The main types of periodicals are considered to be: professional and academic, international, periodicals outside the field and secondary periodicals. The second section…

The study indicates that jobs in astronomy have become severely limited in the last few years, with a near balance between supply and demand of astronomers. The following issues are assessed in this study: the current supply of astronomers in the United States, and its change as a function of time; the background and make-up of astronomers in the…

The ability of various Aerospace Materials Information Center (AMIC) information specialists to prepare search strategies for document retrieval was studied by providing ten typical search request statements to seven information specialists. Each specialist prepared search strategies independently. Significant variations occurred among the…

Contained are articles on three main aspects of science and technology. Part I contains articles related to the "Socio-Economic Impact of Science and Technology." The articles in Part II are grouped under a broad title, "The Structure, Function and Responsibilities of the Executive and Legislative Bodies in the Development of Science Policy." This…

Results of a survey by the National Science Board (NSB) show that the public's attitudes toward science, scientists, and technology are becoming more positive. (MLH)

This article assesses the importance of the so-called protest movement in science by reference to certain classic problems of ideology and the sociology of knowledge. For journal availability see SO 504 516. (Author/RM)

The development and pilot study of an instrument used to characterize student perceptions of science are discussed. The instrument contains 27 statements that are categorized by students as to degree of accuracy. (MP)

The chances of an employee being relocated are higher in the chemical and plastics industries than in U.S. business as a whole. But the benefits provided by chemical and plastics companies to employees shifted to other locations are generally better than average. (Author/BB)

Explains the purpose of the Conference on Science and Technology for Development to be held in Vienna in 1979. Clarifies and comments on the practical problems that affected the preparation for the Conference, and on the relations between the scientific community and the Conference. (GA)

Describes a conference that included among its participants handicapped students and scientists. The conference was held to explore barriers to science education faced by handicapped students, and how to overcome those barriers. Recommendations were adopted and strategies developed to improve opportunities in science education for handicapped…

Reports on some recommendations made by a subpanel on High Energy Physics Manpower for the purpose of employing additional physicists through the transfer of some postdoctoral monies to produce long-term positions, and the creation of a five-year national fellowship program. (GA)

Discussed are how models arise, are used, and abandoned in favor of some different theory. Maxwell's work in electromagnetic theory is used as an example. (MDR)

Summarizes the discussions and research presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference pertaining to the study of meteorites. (MR)

A comparison is made between the experienced scientist and the young child in their reasoning processes and methods of reaching logical conclusions. (JD)