Discusses the electrical engineering profession, qualifications needed to enter the field, and careers graduates in electrical engineering may pursue. (SL)

This article by the Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States addresses questions relating to public regard for scientists and engineers and the responsibilities of scientists and engineers today and in the future. (SL)

The survey shows a definite improvement in the number of jobs which were available for the holders of a Bachelors' Degree in Physics and Astronomy in 1967-77 as compared to 1968-69. The number of students majoring in physics and astronomy is on the rise, and many of them pursue graduate programs in those fields. (GA)

Public information specialists at the state department level can be of great help to local district communicators. (Author)

Reports results of a survey of the characteristics, work experience, goals, problems, and perceived treatment of women scientists and engineers. (SL)

Discusses problems, opportunities, and challenges of the chemical profession. (SL)

Provides an analysis of 13 job layoffs, each of which involved the job termination of three or more chemists or chemical engineers. (SL)

The majority of colleges of pharmacy consist and should continue to consist of a majority of pharmacy-educated faculty, but there are a limited though substantial proportion of academic employment opportunities in pharmacy schools for qualified scientists without pharmacy backgrounds. (Author/LBH)

A rationale for defining "clinical pharmaceutical scientist" is developed along with an outline of the aims and purposes of a training program for him. Postdoctoral (PharmD) fellowships are described as the most effective training method. (LBH)

In addition to providing a larger number of investigators who can solve current problems, developing and supporting a clinical scientist training program can provide better clinicians. Specific academic and technological courses are cited along with mentor roles and time factors involved in training clinical scientists. (Author/LBH)

Reports survey findings on the current status of employment and salaries of members of the American Chemical Society. The 1987 survey indicated that unemployment among chemists is about a third lower than it was last year, but that there was little change in the median salary. (ML)

This detailed overview of the concept of the information broker covers the following topics: (1) emergence and development of the concept; (2) services offered; (3) clientele; and (4) fee policies. Public sector libraries as information brokers and the future of information brokering are also discussed. Sixty-two references are listed. (MES)

For one optical scientist, Harrison Barrett, the decision not to accept funding for research related to the Strategic Defense Initiative has meant giving up a major part of his work in optical computing. (MSE)

Presents data on the number of bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from institutions whose programs are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Reviews the programs and activities endorsed by the ACS Board of Directors in April, 1986. (ML)

Proposes that a classroom visit from a Nobel laureate should be attempted to be secured by science teachers. Provides suggestions for attracting a laureate and includes a listing of some laureates in physiology, physics, and chemistry by name, field of study, year of award, and address. (ML)