Suggests that lack of interest in voluntary college science courses may be an unfortunate emphasis on advanced theory, rather than elementary foundations, in secondary school science courses. (AL)

In the wake of general interest in science and especially in physics, attempts are made in the physics departments to simplify the content and its nature. Describes one such program which could be taken for an undergraduate degree, with physics as a major, by non-science students. (PS)

Biology curriculum was developed, for the first year biology students, with an emphasis on scientific processes and understanding of ecosystems and enzyme systems. Lab classes were very useful along with teachers and discussions. Faculty was highly convinced of objectives of the course. (PS)

The Environmental Protection Agency has started a project to actually picture the environmental movement in the United States. This is an attempt to make the public aware of the air pollution in their area or state and to acquaint them with the effects of air cleaning efforts. (PS)

Describes briefly the different stipulations in the Education Amendments of 1972. Some of the areas covered are the National Institute of Education, student assistance, instructional equipment, graduate programs, community colleges, occupational and vocational education, instructional assistance and integration and busing. (PS)

Describes briefly the auto-tutorial instructional program for beginning chemistry students who do not have sufficient backgrounds in the subject. The program has become a part of the laboratory course and supplements lecture materials. (PS)

The National Science Foundation is shifting financial support from the traditional inservice programs to a cooperative arrangement between the school or school system and the college or university. (DF)

The author provides dialogue: to define science; to show scientific combinations; to distinguish between projects that are science and those that are not; and to consider the justification for continuing scientific research. (DF)

The following items are discussed: Digital Counters and Readout Devices, Automatic Burette Outfits, Noise Exposure System, Helium-Cadmium Laser, New pH Buffers and Flip-Top Dispenser, Voltage Calibrator Transfer Standard, Photomicrographic Stereo Zoom Microscope, Portable pH Meter, Micromanipulators, The Snuffer, Electronic Top-Loading Balances,…

Articles are presented on technology assessment and activities as proposed by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Enginering. (DF)

The potential of the computer usage in instruction is discussed. A project was initiated to identify areas where the computer might yield significant advances in teaching. (DF)

A description is given of an investigative chemistry laboratory course suitable for elementary education, business administration, and other nonscience majors. Emphasis is on analyzing various commercial products for effectiveness. (DF)