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Discussed is a conference on the freshmen year in science and engineering which was sponsored by the Alliance for Undergraduate Education. Emphasizes an increasing emphasis on teaching in research universities. Lists six...
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Summarizes two initiatives from the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Science Foundation to reform science education. The initiatives propose (1) a restructuring of undergraduate colleg...
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Discussed is a conference aimed at organizing the efforts to reform science education in the United States. Participants from business, industry, labor, scientific and engineering societies, and education associations we...
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Summarizes five speeches from the Second National Conference of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). Probes the role of undergraduate institutions in improving precollege training and structuring student research...
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Discusses the decrease in the supply of scientists and engineers, mediocrity of science achievement, and decline of the National Science Foundation expenditures for education. Stresses the need to develop a national will...
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Relates plans for a new electronic supplement to the "Journal of Chemical Education" which will contain computer programs useful to chemistry teachers. Points out that the first issue will highlight programs for the Appl...
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Although the crisis in precollege science and mathematics education has passed, various efforts are underway to improve the quality of education in these areas and to resolve existing problems. Several of these efforts a...
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Discusses aims of and proposed programs at the Institute for Chemical Education. Aims include developing creative ideas to convey chemical knowledge, improving interdisciplinary links, and addressing critical issues in c...
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In a recent reorganization, Purdue's chemistry department has added a new division: chemical education. Its faculty will work closely with members of Purdue's department of education on graduate programs for chemistry te...
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Reviews two areas of concern in precollege science and mathematics education: (1) public ignorance of mathematical, scientific, and technological phenomena and (2) shortage of individuals competent and willing to teach s...
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Highlights activities, workshops, and lectures at the seventh Biennial Conference on Chemical Education held at Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) focusing on the current shift from principles and theories to applica...
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Describes an Illinois Institute of Technology program that will promote scholarship and study of ethical issues to prepare students for engineering and other professions. (MLH)...