Provides information on the American Association for the Advancement of Science and some of its public outreach activities. (CS)

A woman psychiatrist points out the internal psychological challenges that threaten to undermine a woman's effectiveness to fight for her rights because of inner fears of which she may not be aware. Four intrapsychic conflicts of women scientists are discussed, described briefly, and illustrated by specific case examples. (Author/MK)

Included in this article is a discussion of operations research and systems analysis which attack large-scale problems and challenges other relevant sciences to unite with society to solve widespread social problems. (Author/SA)

Discusses the social role of science and the social responsibilities of scientists, along with the concomitant roles that philosophy, history, and sociology of science have in current social concerns. (CS)

Presents a biographical sketch and lists qualifications of John B. Slaughter, a successful Black electrical engineer, recently appointed the new director of the National Science Foundation. (CS)

Discusses the current public view of scientists as portrayed by television and other communication media. Examines some of the problems associated with making documentary biographical films. (CS)

Discusses eight misconceptions concerning Einstein's work and views, as part of a presentation at the Einstein Symposium held at the 178th National American Chemical Society Meetings in Washington, D.C., in September, 1979. (CS)

Discusses the present state of governmental support for basic scientific research and for technological advancement. Explores various sources of advice for the coordination and integration at the federal level in technological-social-economic-political interactions. (CS)

The future of the humanities is discussed in terms of two perspectives on the present state of the humanities characterized by the conflicting views of the scientist stressing the impact of science on society and the contemporary humanist rooted in seventeenth-century values. (JMF)

Presents the plans for constructing a spectrophotometer which can scan the spectrum in a thirtieth of a second. The instrument can be used to determine the absorption characteristics of a solution compared to a pure solvent. The instrument allows time to investigate phenomena that occur quickly. (Author/SA)

Exploring the use and effectiveness of current awareness (CA) methods, especially selective dissemination of information (SDI) among chemists at Canadian universities, this study focuses on the perceived dispersal of information, use of various CA methods, time spent on CA, perceived success in CA, and CA efficiency. (FM)

Presents part two of an article that discusses the opinions of the public and scientists regarding Einstein and his theory of relativity during the years after 1919. (HM)

Presents comments on the arguments of Paul Feyerabend toward progression science. The positions held by this philosopher of science are given with accompanying remarks from other philosophers and historians. (SA)

In order to provide public access to scientific expertise, the Dutch have instituted a science shops program. Science advisory groups, located at five universities, promote socially relevant research in the universities and provide technical information to client groups. (BB)

Reports the results of a survey of 122 science journalists and 110 scientists regarding their attitudes toward science news coverage; notes that the attitudes of the two groups were remarkably similar. (GT)