In recent years a profound transformation has occurred in the environment for the conduct of research in the natural sciences and engineering in the United States since about 1967. Discussed are recent employment changes, the social role of scientists, and future needs for scientists. (Author/RH)

This guide presents a 139-item bibliography of books and articles on the school of thought known as the Austrian school of economics. The first nine of the ten sections contain bibliographic entries, classified by topic. Part 1 is an introduction to Austrian economics, listing sources on the school in general and on three principal members. Each…

Data collected in three recent reseach reports were examined to answer two basic questions about social science coverage in the news media. The first question, whether the media prefer social science stories to other kinds of science questions, was answered affirmatively by three kinds of evidence. First, combined analysis of 1977 and 1979…

This paper shares some ideas regarding the use of computers by persons who use their gerontology training in direct service to older persons and their families. It proposes that, as professionals serving older persons and their families look toward the future, they need to conscientiously incorporate computer competence into their practice. The…

A study is proposed that seeks to use the normally problematic factor of non-response to a survey in a positive way in order to estimate certain characteristics of a population subgroup. A longitudinal database, the Scientific and Technical Personnel Data System (STPDS) measures the educational, demographic, and employment characteristics of the…

The sequence of events preceding the actual discovery of oxygen is reviewed; the circumstances surrounding the discovery and isolation of oxygen by Priestley are examined; and the experiments he carried out are described largely in his own words, taken from his books and papers. (DT)

The author concludes that the Ph.D. degree in chemistry needs broadening and suggests three possible plans that might be followed in achieving this goal. (DT)

Information needs and research systems of scientists in various disciplines. (LS)

Discusses the implications of the energy crisis and changing priorities of the National Science Foundation for science education in the United States. (JR)

American youngsters don't know as much science as they did three to four years ago, the National Assessment of Educational Progress finds. (Editor) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Trends).

Defines three types of public policies for information management, formulated according to secret, private, and public knowledge. (Author/PF)

Discusses the responsibility of scientists to warn mankind about the dangers of the unknown factors of scientific development and the application of science to technical progress. Scientific responsibility for helping reduce politico-military tensions is also put forth. (BR)

Authors assessed the problems of the white social scientist who attempts to conduct research in the black community. (Editor/RK)

Describes the early historical period of the molecular beam method, including the Stern-Gerlach experiment, the work of Davisson and Germer, and the magnetic moment determinations for the proton, neutron, and deuteron. Contains some amusing historical sidelights on the research personalities that dominated that period. (MLH)