This paper discusses the historical background of the creationist movement, presents Federal Judge Overton's analysis of why and how the Creationists got the equal time evolution/creation teaching law passed in Arkansas, and examines how scientists and educators are reacting to the controversy. Creationists were set back when Overton declared…

This document presents an abbreviated report of the evaluation and impact assessment of 11 experimental projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in FY 1974 and FY 1975 to increase the number of women engaged in science-related careers. The report includes a description of the evaluation methodology used, project summaries, program…

Contained is a documentary of a comprehensive curricular/career model program at Mills College designed to help women enter scientific and technical fields. A series of vignettes illustrating key aspects of the program philosophy and methods is presented. Various viewpoints and experiences are related by women of different ages, ethnic…

The National Science Foundation sponsored Survey of Industrial Research and Development for 1977 was conducted by the Bureau of the Census in January 1978. Approximately 1,500 R&D-performing companies participated in the survey. Remarks attributed to company officials were based on discussions with representatives from leading…

FIELD REPORTS ON JUNE 1966 CONDITIONS IN 30 MAJOR LABOR AREAS FOR ENGINEERING, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDED BY AFFILIATES OF THE BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, WERE THE BASIS FOR THIS SEMIANNUAL REPORT. THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS HAD DECLINED 48 PERCENT TO A NEW 8-YEAR LOW, WHILE OPENINGS HAD RISEN TO 9,600, 58 PERCENT OVER THE…

DATA ON JOB OPENINGS FOR SELECTED ENGINEERING, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS, PROVIDED BY THE BUREAU OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AFFILIATES FROM FIELD REPORTS ON JUNE 1965 CONDITIONS IN 30 MAJOR LABOR AREAS, ARE PRESENTED IN THIS SEMIANNUAL REPORT. NATIONWIDE DEMAND IN THESE JOB CATEGORIES INCREASED AND BACKLOGS OF APPLICANTS DECREASED BECAUSE…

A workshop in environmental information systems was sponsored by the Royal Melbourne Institute and held July 15 through 18, 1974 in Melbourne, Australia. It was designed for the professional who wanted to: (1) gain insight into the nature of the information transfer process related to the environment; (2) develop awareness of types of user groups…

This report is based on the results of the Survey of Doctoral Scientists and Engineers and the Nonresponse Bias Survey published by the Commission on Human Resources of the National Research Council in 1975. Possible biases in estimates of variables are examined. Estimates based on data from the 1975 survey respondents, plus the nonresponse bias…

This report, prepared by the United States General Accounting Office, focuses on the forecasting of science and engineering personnel in the 1980's and the use of the information in policy formation. The General Accounting Office recommends steps to be taken by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in evaluating the effects of major federal…

This speech first describes three activities conducted by the National Science Foundation's Women in Science Program. These are: (1) the Science Career Workshops; (2) the Science Career Facilitation Projects; and (3) The Visiting Women Scientists Project. Next, important issues to be considered for the future of these projects are presented. The…

This report represents the National Science Foundation's fourth projection analysis of science and engineering doctorate supply and utilization through 1987. The 1979 study incorporates the effect of the domestic market for highly trained science and engineering (S/E) personnel upon the numbers of S/E doctorates awarded by American universities.…

THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAM, SUPPORTED LARGELY BY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDUSTRY, CONSISTS OF (1) COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND PUBLICATION OF SIGNIFICANT DATA ON ENGINEERING MANPOWER, (2) COOPERATION WITH THE MILITARY TO ASSURE UTILIZATION OF CRITICAL MANPOWER IN THE BEST NATIONAL INTEREST, AND (3) COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS OF THE IMPORTANCE…

THE LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION STIPULATED THAT IT MAINTAIN A REGISTER OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL AND IN OTHER WAYS PROVIDE A CENTRAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION COVERING ALL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS PUBLICATION BRINGS TOGETHER INFORMATION FROM MANY SOURCES ON THE…

The number of scientists and engineers employed at universities and colleges has shown an increase in each of six consecutive surveys conducted between 1965 and 1975. Since 1965 the number of those employed full-time has expanded from 142,700 to 239,000 or 68 percent, while the number of part-time scientists and engineers grew from 36,200 to…

The problem of this study was to describe, according to selected variables, certain personal, educational, and professional characteristics of Black scientists who have earned the doctoral degree in the natural sciences with intent to encourage more Blacks to enter the fields of science. A self-reporting questionnaire was mailed to 500 Black…