The formation of business firms by academic scientists is an example of the deteriorating boundary between the academic and business world. The conditions and routes contributing to this phenomenon are explored. This challenge to establish academic and scientific values and norms is resulting in enhanced autonomy for university scientists. (ETS)

Discusses the role and resources of planetary astronomy in planetary exploration. Identifies the categories of support made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and reviews the impacts of these findings on planetary researches. Analyzes the publishing habits of American astronomers. (ML)

Provides an historic overview of the conditions and obstacles encountered by women in pursuing careers in astronomy. Highlights the accomplishments and contributions made by successful women in the field. Reviews the current status and climate associated with women in astronomy and the sciences in general. (ML)

Explains the principles of the science of motion and examines Thomas Kane's deductive approach to the study of dynamics. Also recounts Kane's advances in explaining classic mechanics and discusses the advantages of his methods in the formulation of equations of motion and in applications to space technology. (ML)

Compares successive versions of research proposals prepared by two different biologists to show how, in revisions of their texts, they altered their personae and their relations to the literature of their fields. (FL)

An updated version of "Mr. Wizard" is returning to television three times a week on Nickelodeon, the cable network for children. Highlights the career of Don Herbert (who is Mr. Wizard) and his experiences with "Mr. Wizard" television programs. (JN)

Describes the methodology used in quantitative and qualitative studies of labor needs, the difficulties encountered and implications, with examples of research carried out on information workers in different countries and by international organizations such as Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and UNESCO. Twenty references are…

Relates three aspects of library and information personnel system to situation in Australia--planning, production (development of adequately educated personnel), utilization of personnel. Lack of personnel planning in Australia, unofficial attempts at library personnel planning, studies examining supply and demand situation, and emergence of…

Discusses an accompanying centerfold which not only combines physics and history but also focuses on the matter of perspective. Names of scientists and their accomplishments as well as cultural and political milestones are included in the centerfold. (JN)

A prototype program leading to a clinically-oriented Master of Science degree in pharmacology is described. It differs from a clinical residency program, does not give a wide clinical medicine exposure, and is heavily oriented towards pharmacology and research, thereby developing students with scientific perspectives who can work as consultants.…

This study characterizes colleges and universities with respect to their advancement of the status of women. The productivity of an institution is measured in two ways and these productivities have been assessed with respect to the decades when the baccalaureates were granted and to the various fields of doctoral study. (BT)

Agassiz, one of the first great naturalists, who made significant contributions in geology, natural history, and medicine as well, is discussed with regard to his imaginative and creative teaching methods. (LBH)

Presented is a review of the history of the discovery of gene function, and description of the research and scientists responsible for each major step in the sequence of discoveries. A brief review of the current status of the research is included. (SL)

Discusses the prominent American chemists of the nineteenth century and the way in which contemporary European science influenced them. (MLH)

NASA CONNECT is an annual series of free integrated mathematics, science, and technology instructional distance learning programs for students in grades 5-8. This video presents the World Space Congress 2002, the meeting of the decade for space professionals. Topics discussed range from the discovery of distant planets to medical advancements,…