Summarizes experience of an analytical chemist in the form of a dialogue, including educational background, teaching-learning practices, research activities, academic contributions, opinion about government support of research studies, and future prospects of the field. (CC)

Discusses implementation of an interdisciplinary bachelor of science degree program in Lamar University, Beaumont, with emphases upon the training of pollution and environmental quality control. Indicates that graduates' job opportunities are created by the enactment of recent laws for cleaner air and water. (CC)

Discusses the use of a simple apparatus to measure contact angles between a liquid drop and a solid surface which are determining factors of wettability. Included are examples of applying this technique to various experimental situations. (CC)

Discusses the successful results of a research project which was carried out by students with full guidance and psychological support. Concludes that students are capable of designing, executing, and interpreting sophisticated experiments when treated with courtesy and respect, rather than as only students.'' (CC)

Discusses the rules of an academic game which helps students learn the reaction sequences in organic and synthetic chemistry. (CC)

Describes the scientific use of a board game to train the three-dimensional observation ability and to illustrate the concept of space symmetry. Included are four methods of interpreting results in terms of crystallographic lattices. (CC)

Discusses the need for nomenclature improvements in the field of analytical chemistry by presenting examples of inconsistent uses of terms and names. Indicates that the development of a list of process and operational terms may serve as a way to obtain a clear designation of different kinds of separation and measurement. (CC)

Discusses the objectives, main sections, and rationale underlying the final report of the Subcommittee on Chemistry for the Nonscientist. (CC)

Summarizes chemical education in Japan, involving the educational system, foreign language training, curriculum materials, professors' research-teaching roles, and graduate and undergraduate programs. Indicates that the Japanese system is undergoing considerable changes and differs in many ways from the U.S. system. (CC)

Discusses the undergraduate liberal arts chemistry curriculum of Drew University which emphasizes preparation of students either for a chemistry vocation or for medical or other science careers. Indicates that interdisciplinary training, articulation of courses to students' background, and elimination of traditional course organization are main…