Access to new information, including basic research, has created competitive advantages in the pursuit of military, commercial, and other social goals and has influenced communication practices in science. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Committee on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility has conducted a project to…

Products of the mind constitute a kind of property and this belief leads to concerns in the academic community. Protection of open scientific communication and the distribution of economic value created by knowledge are discussed, addressing conflicts of interest, joint ventures for research support, and patent ownership. (DH)

Suggests that proposal writing can benefit technical writing students by enhancing skills in using persuasion devices with technology. Presents three rhetorical structural steps (beginning, middle, and end) that reinforce a proposal writing exercise suitable for both university and business applications. (HTH)

This guide is intended as a basic primer for college and university teachers and as a practical resource for generating courses about nuclear issues. It suggests how topics already being addressed can be integrated to form courses and how courses on a single campus can be pooled to form programs. (JN)

Describes current methods for the synthesis of DNA. Also describes the use of DNA as a highly specific molecular probe and as an agent for the mutation of genes. (DH)

Suggests six principles that should guide federal government involvement (influence, direction of finances) in high-technology industries. Government roles in establishing a healthy environment, support for long-term payoffs, demonstration programs, world leadership, investment for university research, and encouragement for industry/university…

Addresses the problems of unsuitable physical layout of the visual display terminal, keyboard, and document holder and improperly selected office furniture by discussing a group of office products dubbed "computer furniture," i.e., terminal tables and furniture for peripherals. Purchasing advice is included. (EJS)

This essay focuses on the effects of the information revolution and technological advancement on humans, noting themes in George Orwell's "1984," technology insecurity in libraries, technology and control, social interest regulation, ownership of telecommunications lines, technology and humanism, programming people, and effects on…

Provides details on career opportunities for chemical professionals, considering (in separate sections): (1) career advancement; (2) demand for chemical professionals; (3) salaries; and (4) career planning. Also provides advice to scientists and engineers who are striving to move into management positions. (JN)

Describes a writing program conducted by a department of engineering that uses a single-subject approach to student assistance. Discusses the costs and effectiveness of the program. (FL)

Presents results of a 1983 survey of engineering students about attitudes behind their decisions to pursue graduate study or seek employment, and what is needed to make graduate school more attractive. Results are compared to a Tau Beta Pi survey on honors students graduating in 1971 and 1982. Conclusions/recommendations are included. (JM)

Encourages use of case studies to introduce "real-life" engineering assignments, suggesting that they should be given in a natural order as a series. Describes three such assignments being used at the University of the West Indies. Description, analysis, and design of an existing engineering system is included. (JM)

Data are presented that indicate Blacks have not traditionally entered many scientific and technological fields. A sub-sample of 79 Black college freshmen was surveyed. Competence in mathematics was a significant factor related to their achievement, and some attitudes seemed important. (MNS)

The difference between educational research and educational program evaluation is discussed, and the evaluation of a German engineering program experiencing high dropout rates is described. Data were gathered through guided personal interviews, written student reports, and student evaluations of lectures. Both curriculum and examinations were…

Describes the design and implementation of a microcomputer-based model active solar heating system. Includes discussions of: (1) the active solar components (solar collector, heat exchanger, pump, and fan necessary to provide forced air heating); (2) software components; and (3) hardware components (in the form of sensors and actuators). (JN)