Discusses a recent American Association for the Advancement of Science symposium that focused on: infringements of scientific freedom in both foreign countries and the U.S., boundaries of scientific freedom, social and professional responsibilities of scientists, and freedom of science teaching. (MLH)

Discusses the contribution of 17th and 18th century instrument makers to the development and progress of science and the methods of teaching science. (MLH)

Discusses implications of distributive justice in the scientists' assumption of responsibility for the quality of life of future generations. Stresses that although scientists are obligated to the future, their efforts to improve the future quality of life must not become an excuse for neglecting their responsibility to people in the present. (CS)

Presents the views of a prominent molecular biologist regarding recombinant DNA research. Contained are arguments for continuing research and a reassurance that the potential hazards from this type of research are overstressed. (CS)

Engineers and research scientists at Statoil's Research Center in Trondheim, Norway were interviewed to determine information-seeking patterns. Eight characteristics were identified: surveying, chaining, monitoring, browsing, distinguishing, filtering, extracting, and ending. The results showed that although there were differences in the features…

Discusses the organizational mindset of human performance technology (HPT) practitioners at the 2001 International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) International Conference. Outlines the framework for organizational alignment, the importance for gatekeepers (those who provide access to the company to outsiders; need to development of a…

Establishes an image of a science writer based on a synthesis of writing theory, models, and research literature on academic writing in science and other disciplines, and contrasts this image with an actual prototypical image of scientists as writers of science. Assesses scientists' writing habits, beliefs, strategies, and perceptions of…

Describes a role-playing activity that asks students to review the qualifications of a scientist who has applied for a job at a research facility. During this review, students learn about the history of science, what it takes to become a scientist, and how real scientists conduct research. (KHR)

Describes ways in which scientists engage in science education in an attempt to increase knowledge. Discusses intuitional approaches to school teaching, improvement of science education in middle schools, and the scientist's role in science teaching. (Contains 19 references.) (Author/YDS)

Investigates the teaching beliefs and practices of a research scientist faculty member engaged in Science-Technology-Society (STS) instruction at a major postsecondary institution. Focuses on what large research universities could do to foster quality teaching in courses that satisfied general degree requirements in the natural sciences.…

Compares resistance by scientists to new ideas in scientific discovery with students' resistance to conceptual change in scientific learning. Studies the resistance by students to abandoning their misconceptions concerning scientific topics and the resistance by scientists to scientific discovery. (Contains 64 references.) (Author/YDS)

Attempts to better understand scientific competence and how it is acquired. Interviews 10 associates at a company that produces unique technical products. Although none of the 10 had obtained degrees beyond high school, they all engaged in highly technical work that would be typical of practicing engineers. Associates describe their learning of…

Presents highlights and the concluding section from the 1987 report of a President's task force which studied three possible approaches to proving the value of the information professional to business: (1) measuring time saved; (2) determining actual monetary savings/gains; and (3) providing qualitative, anecdotal evidence of value. Ordering…

Argues the usefulness of rural sociologists as teachers in the liberal arts college. The applied theoretical orientations of the rural sociologist are relevant to any place-oriented issue, whether urban or rural. Their commitment to sound theory and research methods also provides organizational clarity in the classroom. (DHP)

Presents a manual of techniques addressed to the scientist who has done intrinsically interesting research and is about to present it orally to a scientific audience. (MKR)