Presents the structure and organization of science education in Kenya from preschool to university level. Addresses such sociocultural issues as religion and acceptance or resistance to science by Kenyan society. (Author/VWL)

Examines science education in Egypt and the Arab states, focusing on the status of science and technology at the pre-university level and higher education, the science and technology structural component in the higher education system, student enrollment at the B.S. level, distribution of B.S degrees by sex, science and technology graduates, M.S.…

Discusses the problems created by an increasing population. Emphasizes the need to reassess the status of environmental resources, and suggests that definitive plans must be made to improve environmental management now and for the future. (Author/VWL)

Discusses overconsumption and addresses the question of economic growth versus sustainable survival. Emphasizes the need for education to address the right kind of questions regarding overconsumption and future survival. (Author/VWL)

Discuses how societies differ in how they define illness, how they explain the lack of health, and in how they apply local values to problems of health. (Author)

Focuses on the role played by the health care system, as organized by the modern state, in the way physicians do their work. Discusses the state of biomedical ethics and argues for international experiences for future physicians. (Author/VWL)

Uses the fields of science communication and science journalism to explore different cultural perspectives in science with attention to ethics and values. Provides examples of the kinds of issues that can be raised for students who go overseas and suggests the types of thinking and learning that these issues can stimulate. (Author/VWL)

Addresses the rationales for study abroad in the sciences and engineering; the demographic patterns in study abroad in science and engineering; the perceived barriers to study abroad in science and engineering; and some recommendations for the development of study abroad programs in science and engineering. (Author/VWL)

Suggests the reason few students of biological and environmental sciences study in international settings is that there is not agreement on the value of international science education. Reviews obstacles to reaching an agreement as well as recent successes at St. Lawrence University. Provides examples of the value of improving international…

Examines some of the study abroad programs that have been successful in educating students in the sciences and that may serve as future models. (Author/VWL)

Discusses French engineering schools flexibility in the management of their international initiatives, and highlights results of a survey of the international activities of French engineering schools. (Author/VWL)

Describes a virtual workshop where participants across the United States learn by interacting with their own computers. Highlights the program's goals, audience activity, goals versus accomplishments, CPU usage, consulting, and effectiveness. (Author/VWL)

Education developments in science and engineering can be based on a reasonable set of elements, such as knowledge, know-how, skills, and understanding. The basic assets of graduating students must be transportable between disciplines and countries in view of dynamics and the international nature of modern industry. The success of the ERASMUS…

Discusses the importance and future of science education. Suggests that the reason that sciences play a minor role in society is that not enough is being done to show that the sciences are part of everyday life. Provides suggestions for improving science education. (Author/VWL)

Provides an overview of learning outside of the home culture, with particular emphasis on the role that memory plays. Examines the psychological literature and uses case studies to focus on the ways in which students learn bout their new society and culture and about themselves. Offers considerations for study abroad program design. (Author/VWL)