The Education Committee of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) organized a Task Force on Precollege Science Education Programs to develop a strategy for increasing the involvement of scientific research personnel in the implementation of innovative elementary and secondary science education programs. This report summarizes the comments and recommendations of the Task Force that transpired during their audioconference discussions. Contents include: (1) an introduction (outlining the scope of the study and identifying the specific tasks to be undertaken); (2) strategies for involving research scientists in improvement of science education (suggesting ways that research scientists and scientific organizations could assist teachers and identifying examples of innovative approaches); (3) conclusions and recommendations (containing both general conclusions and specific recommendations to the FASEB); and (4) literature cited. Appendices consist of an explanation of the federation's Visiting Scientists for Minority Institutions Program, a suggested model for FASEB speakers bureau, and a listing of the members of the FASEB education committee and Task Force. (ML)