Suggests that an ego-identity model, based on the work of Erikson, serves as a means to associate personality factors with a career in science. Also relates changes in school and curriculum to pupils' reactions to science. (CS)

Reviews the developments in the electrical sciences that occurred during the first half of the eighteenth century. Emphasizes the roles of the electric machine and the capacitor. (GS)

Reviews findings of a government report commissioned by the White House to evaluate the quantitative and qualitative adequacy of professional scientists and engineers at all degree levels, as well as the capacity of the United States educational system to provide good scientific and technical education for all Americans. (CS)

Discusses the Weinberg-Salam theory of the weak and electromagnetic interactions which is an attempt at a partially unified theory for physics. (HM)

The texts of four speeches, given at the 1979 Einstein Session of the Pontifical Academy held in Rome, are presented. Each address relates to some aspect of the life and times of Albert Einstein. (SA)

Reports on the reexamination of the National Science Foundations' data on the study of scientifically trained women in the U.S., published in 1977. Factors that influence success in NSF's retraining programs are analyzed as well as the distribution of jobs in industry for men and women. (SA)

Examines three issues: the negative nature of today's stereotype of a scientist; the relationship of present stereotypes to course enrollment; and the relationship of the closeness of self-image and stereotype to course enrollment in science. Analysis of semantic differential items reveal differences among science and nonscience college majors.…

Schrodinger-Einstein correspondence reveals the fact that deBroglie's doctoral thesis provided Schrodinger with much of the background and inspiration that enabled him to invent wave mechanics. (GA)

Discusses a report which concludes that the number of science and engineering Ph.D's in the labor force will increase nearly 50 percent by 1987, while the number of "traditional" employment positions will increase only 35 percent, forcing more and more of the degree holders to work outside their fields. (GA)

Explains the origins of quasi-history in physics, and its aims of providing a framework for relevant scientific facts. Presents a large number of examples and discusses their effects on attitudes of students and others toward physics and science in general. (GA)

Traces the role of women in the scientific community in the United States since the mid-nineteenth century. Specific concern is directed towards the education and career opportunities of female astronomers. (MA)

Presents how students are given the chance to read and discuss scientific writing beyond the science text using scientific/humanistic literature as a model. Suggested scientific/humanistic reading for teachers and students is also included. (HM)

Describes a technical writing class developed for an off-campus class of scientists which used the scientists' own writing as a basis for course work. (MKM)

Argues that the expert is partisan, inexpert, and manipulated. Concludes "that American society is not operated in a rational, technologically based way. In self-help activities, in the thrust toward consumer advocacy, in new notions of causation and cure, a more humane and comprehensive understanding of our social environment is being offered."…

Explains the nature of the Advanced Astronomy Camp (AAC), which is held at an observatory at the University of Arizona. For one week, students are immersed in doing science and engineering, using modern astronomical equipment under the guidance of scientists and graduate students. (DDR)