Describes the various attempts, efforts and experiments that were carried out by the leading investigators in the field in their search for electromagnetic induction phenomena. (GA)

Provides a chronicle of the use of luminescence spectrometry as an analytic device. Describes present-day applications of the technique. (CP)

Describes the role of chemists in the eradication of tuberculosis. (CP)

Traces the formation of the concepts of acids and bases by describing theories ascribed to various scientists. (CP)

A survey of 933 students and teachers in grades seven through 12 revealed that while students think that scientists are intelligent and their work is important and beneficial, most would not consider science as a career nor marry a scientist. (MA)

Survey results are reported for foreign readers of Online regarding their average on-line expenditures, budgets, anticipated 1978 budget changes, and salaries of information managers as well as beginning and experienced searchers. Data are arranged in tabular form by country and type of library. (JPF)

The broad area of biochemistry is surveyed. Subtopics include nuclei acids, peptide hormones, cell surfaces, and enzymology. (MDR)

Describes in detail the experimental procedures followed by Davison and Germer in 1927 in their discovery of electron diffraction. (SL)

Describes the Agency for International Development (AID) and National Science Foundation (NSF) Scientists and Engineers in Economic Development (SEED) programs. SEED is a low budget program designed to send individuals to lesser developed countries, particularly Africa, to work on a one-to-one basis with local country scientists, engineers, and…

Gives a brief history of chemistry in California during the last 100 years, including the foundation of chemical industries, the development of chemistry departments in universities and their respective specialities, and the role of California laboratories in World War II. (MLH)

The scientist and the citizen are locked in mutual suspicion. Only a comprehensive program for informing and engaging the public will restore confidence in the technology of the experts. (Editor/LBH)

Reviews the American Physical Society Visiting Physicists Program which allows industrial physicists to visit college campuses and students to visit research and development laboratories. (SL)

Provides a profile of Scott Fogler of the University of Michigan faculty of chemical engineering as an outstanding educator. (SL)

Describes the program being established by the American Institute of Chemists for certification of chemists and chemical engineers. (SL)

The results of the annual survey, conducted by the American Chemical Society of the salaries and employment status of its members in March 1977, are presented. The findings indicate that unemployment is dropping and salary increases are merely in step with the cost of living. (BT)