Describes a secondary school visitation program by scientists in Australia. The program was designed to increase students' motivation related to science, especially physics. Discusses the effects of the program. (YP)

Schools can legally provide role models for minority and female students by taking the following steps: (1) providing bias-free programs and curriculum; (2) offering career awareness programs; (3) giving academic guidance; (4) counseling students on higher education; (5) and inviting "role models" to schools. (MLF)

Examines the black middle-class response to "The Cosby Show." The study asked about the portrayal of blacks in the media, but did not specifically ask about "The Cosby Show." Results from 100 respondents revealed two significant aspects: that the show renders black problems as irrelevant and that it fosters hope and optimism…

Responses from 38 nursing schools suggest that publication and authorship are problematic and complicated by tenure/promotion policies. Professional journals and organizations have important roles in encouraging scientific integrity. Research integrity should be dealt with proactively. (SK)

Examines four dimensions of peacemaking that teachers at all grade levels can practice with students in the classroom and encourage parents to support at home. Focuses on the importance of an affirming climate, modeling and promoting cooperation, teaching conflict resolution skills, and family/class meetings. (DMM)

Four major teaching strategies for linking humor and learning are identified: (1) to perform as models of humor; (2) to select learning materials that foster the expression of humor; (3) to elicit expressions of humor; and (4) to be responsive and appreciative. (LB)

Presented is a discussion of the state of undergraduate education in science and engineering based on the interviews with a number of college students. Discussed are the underlying issues: recruitment, motivation, retention, curriculum, teaching incentives, role models and mentoring, hands-on experience, the nerd image, and quality of life. (KR)

Many factors contribute to the resistance of preservice teachers to discuss topics in the foundations of education and to engage in critical questioning. The paper suggests students and teachers can experience the importance of foundational topics and disciplines by exploring the gap between rhetoric and practice in schools of education. (SM)

A program, Communities in Schools (CIS), which matches at-risk students with community volunteers to act as role models and tutors is described. The reactions of prospective student teachers that participated in the program are presented. Journal entries from these student teachers' experiences are included. (KR)

Describes a project in a kindergarten classroom in which a professor, graduate assistant, the classroom teacher, and parents served as writing role models during the daily journal writing time. After 7 to 10 days of the project, children labeled their drawings, wrote about a variety of topics, copied adults' writing, experimented with print, and…

Describes four community college peer mentoring programs implemented at Niagara County Community College (New York) to update faculty members' skills, promote cross-discipline cooperation, improve new/adjunct faculty teaching, and improve teaching skills through interdisciplinary mentor teams. Analyzes results of the peer mentor projects. (MAB)

Discusses the need to provide appropriate materials in school libraries that offer support to gay and lesbian teens. Topics addressed include the presentation of role models, in fiction as well as in biographies; religious diversity; confidentiality of circulation records; and censorship issues. (LRW)

The research focusing on the science achievement and career selection of females and the relationship of these variables to attitudinal characteristics is examined. The effects of classroom variables, such as questioning differences, expectations of students, and student interest, are also discussed. (KR)

Young girls, Blacks, and Hispanics have few role models in the scientific and engineering communities, so parents are crucial. National reform is underway in mathematics and science education, and parents can participate through PTAs and by working with teachers. A list of resources is included. (SM)

Examined perception of 42 African-American student affairs professionals toward racism, campus climate, affirmative action, and role modeling. Respondents indicated that they perceived affirmative action programs and policies to be effective ways to remedy past discrimination practices. Most believed that their institutions were actively…