The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is a joint collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory. The CfA's research mission is the study of the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe. This 16-page booklet profiles women in the physical sciences or related fields; it…

This report presents a broad picture of the characteristics of scientists and engineers (S&Es) outside academia and how these characteristics changed between 1980 and 1990. Data for this report come primarily from National Science Foundation tabulations of 1980 and 1990 Public Use Microdata Samples of the decennial census. Around one-third of…

Choosing a career can be a time consuming and difficult task. This book is intended to serve as a reference for today's youths as they make decisions on their career goals and college education. The book contains descriptions of the various scientific and engineering fields and their associated requirements, guidance in college curriculum, and…

A biographical sketch of Robert Michels (1876-1936), a political sociologist and economist who taught in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the United States is presented. In his best known work, "Political Parties: A Sociological Study of Oligarchical Tendencies of Modern Democracy," he put forth his "iron law of oligarchy"…

Argues to revise the method in which science history is presented in science curriculum materials, particularly the view of women scientists. (CP)

Examines the scientific attitudes of a stratified sample of 684 tenth-grade students in Israeli schools. Compares these scores with those generated by a similar study in the United States. (CP)

A historian looks back at the classic "science and society" debate in England before World War II and examines its impact on mid-century thought on both sides of the Atlantic. (Author/BT)

According to a recent study made by the National Science Foundation (NSF), racial minority groups represented about 4 percent (or 53,000) of the 1.3 million scientists and engineers in the U.S. labor force during both 1970 and 1972. The bulk of the minority chemists were in two groups: 2900 were of Oriental descent, and 2100 were blacks. (MLH)

Details early work on laws of motion, particularly inertia, through the use of Galileo's writings. (CP)

Academic performance in three fields of study, engineering, physical sciences and languages, has been analysed by comparing the characteristics of successful students with those of the less successful and those who failed to graduate. (Editor)

This booklet contains illustrations of the upper atmosphere, describes some recent discoveries, and suggests future research questions. It contains many color photographs. Sections include: (1) "Where Does Space Begin?"; (2) "Importance of the Upper Atmosphere" (including neutral atmosphere, ionized regions, and balloon and investigations); (3)…

The Committee on Evaluation of Trends in Agricultural Research at the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Level was established to analyze issues related to the next generation of agricultural scientists. This report contains the findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding the status and future needs of agricultural scientists. This report focuses…

Recent polls seem to indicate that many Americans rely on television as a credible and primary source of news. To test the accuracy of this news, a study examined three networks' newscasts of science news, the attitudes of the science sources toward reporting in their field, and the factors related to accuracy. The Vanderbilt News Archives Index…

Recent studies have revealed that a large percentage of the public believes that science is of great importance, but that the public's basic science knowledge is woefully lacking. These studies highlight a vexing problem: how can scientists, through the mass media, enlighten the tax-paying populace to their work, given that a sound foundation in…