Discusses how the celebration of the centennial of the electric lamp raises the claim of the supporters of Sir Joseph Swan in England that Swan not Edison was the first inventor of the light bulb. (HM)

Identifies 10 myths of science education reform and offers suggestions for scientists to help in reform including program validation, teacher support, resource acquisition, and modeling the scientific process. (MKR)

Provides highlights of women's contributions and discoveries in chemistry. Includes a chart that summarizes the awards and contributions to chemistry of 18 female scientists. (19 references) (DDR)

Elaborates on the previous article by highlighting the need to find ways to encourage young people to take up science careers. Presents some guidelines for selling science to girls and includes personal profiles of real scientists to humanize them to students. (NB)

Offers a scientist's perspective on reshaping the teaching of science. Topics include defining science--science is a dynamic process with no absolutes; scientific truth--science never stands still; and science, sense-experience, and reality. Contains 26 references. (JRH)

Presents a theoretical framework that provides foundations for school science and defines some research problems. Begins with what is already known about students' models and cognition in order to construct proposals of didactical intervention. Proposes an analogous model for school science in which experimentation and language play the key roles.…

Discusses the monetary aspects of librarianship, focusing on nontraditional library careers such as intrapreneurship (managing a library within an organization as a business) and entrepreneurship. Fee-based library services are considered, and suggestions for becoming a successful information entrepreneur are offered. (10 references) (MES)

This article considers the extent to which social ideals enter into the truth of historical events in James's philosophy and the implications of his idea of history for the study and teaching of the past. (IAH)

Uses a modified Chambers' Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) to examine elementary and middle school students' (n=289) images of science and scientists. Reports an increase in sophistication and complexity in the images according to progressively higher grade levels. Concludes that students often draw images strikingly similar to those presented in…

Describes a method for identification of gold samples using a laser to vaporize a small sample of the gold. (MKR)

Presents and discusses the essential characteristics of a scientist. (ZWH)

Finds that "Strangers from a Different Shore" is a balanced and successful example of sociological research in the comparative/historical manner, and recommends it highly. Notes that quantitative sociological research on Asian Americans is relatively undeveloped. (DM)

Researchers interested in linear causal models discovered that a genetic biologist, Sewall Wright, had laid the groundwork for these models over nearly 50 years. This annotated bibliography covers Wright's development of the method of path coefficients. (Author/SLD)

Describes a report released by the Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology (CAWMSET) that gives reason to believe that this group's work may lead to changes more effective and more widespread than any of its forerunners. (SAH)

Recent work in sociological/cultural studies of science (SCS) is characterized by the absence of participation by practicing scientists. If there are significant areas of opportunity where the methods and concepts of SCS could have a positive impact on the practice of science, collaboration between scientist and SCSer might well be preferred to…