Involvement of individual systematists and their professional organizations in the development of meaningful environmental curricula" at all levels is seen as essential, for systematics is immensely relevant to the solution of environmental problems." (Author/AL)

Considers devices by which the executive branch exploits its scientific advisors for political advantage while concealing much of the information they have provided'' and discusses ways in which scientists can help bring into being counterbalancing political forces by providing the public and Congress with the information they need.'' (Author/AL)

While scientific progress has developed toward interdisciplinary and broad-scope technologies, information resources have become increasingly fragmented and specialized. What is needed is more attention to the intellectual input and output of information systems, focusing on actual user needs. (2 references) (Author/NH)

The unresolved problem of titles with their attendent effect on professional status in the field of librarianship is discussed at length. (NH)

Presents the five recommendations of the National Science Board in its fourth annual report to Congress. The report, The Role of Engineers and Scientists in a National Policy for Technology,'' calls for a strong commitment to the technologies of peace and is available from the United States Government Printing Office. (PR)

Considers the contributions of Rene Descartes, mathematician and philosopher, to the evolution of physics, particularly his theory of the nature of the universe. (PR)

A survey conducted by the American Chemical Society shows that chemists' salaries are increasing at a lower rate than in the recent past, that salaries tend to level off after 25-30 years experience, and that women chemists earn substantially less than men. (CP)

Essay which considers the changing and unchanging aspects of science and then discusses the education of scientists in this context. (LS)

Discusses the nature of science, its values and methodology, and compares the scientist with the artist. Describes the interplay of science and the arts in culture. (EB)

The history of science is replete with instances of disappointed, disgruntled, and frustrated scientists who have felt and complained that their ideas have been stolen or ignored until someone else came up with the same. Conversations have been recorded, correspondence uncovered, and public debates conducted on questions of priority. (Author/TS)

Summarized are the spirit and resourcefulness of the leaders in science education. (HS)

This paper analyzes the formation of a new scientific discipline with regard to the intellectual and social activities of scientists in such development. (HS)

Presents the results of an analysis of Balmer's draft manuscripts, which revealed new and pertinent details about the genesis of the Balmer series. In particular the origin and nature of Balmer's geometrical construction for the series is described. In addition, it is shown that the Balmer series played a direct role in the formulation of the…

The National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel is summarized with regard to physicists and astronomers. Included are salary distributions for physical scientists, median salaries of physicists by employer, educational and work experience. Unemployment figures are presented. Separate data for women are included. (TS)

"Even pure research can never be neutral since its nature and its directions are always framed by the social and scientific context of its time...(Therefore, scientists are)...profoundly responsible to society in the performance of their work." (Author/AL)