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Ashby, Nicole, Ed. – US Department of Education, 2007
"The Achiever" is a monthly newsletter designed expressly for parents and community leaders. Each issue contains news and information about and from public and private organizations about school improvement in the United States. Highlights of this issue include: (1) New Online Tool Simplifies Financial Aid Process; (2) Rigor in K-6:…
Descriptors: Science Achievement, Student Financial Aid, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education

Heylin, Michael – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Summarizes three lectures given at a meeting of the Council for Chemical Research. The lectures discuss the shortage of scientists in the future, emphasize the importance of teaching in colleges and universities, and action needed for solving those problems. (YP)
Descriptors: Career Education, College Science, Higher Education, School Business Relationship

Gibson, Gail Guy – Journal of Geological Education, 1987
Described is a partnership in North Carolina of an earth-resources company, a university, a geologist, and a public-school science teacher. The partnership has developed a series of content-oriented workshops related to earth-science education. Several of the workshops are described. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education, Inservice Education

American Biology Teacher, 1990
Presented is a policy regarding vivisection, dissection, and other use of animals in biology classrooms. Alternative teaching techniques are stressed. The organizational responsibility regarding this issue is discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Altruism, Animals, Biology, College Science
Airozo, Diana; Warmbrodt, Robert D. – 1992
Biotechnology is the latest in a series of technological innovations that have revolutionized the fields of agriculture and the health sciences; however, there are concerns with this technology. This document is designed to help foster dialogue with emphasis on education and the development of a public understanding of the principals involved in…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Citations (References)

Chui, Glennda – Science, 1988
Expresses concern over recent actions by coalitions of neighborhood activists and animal rightists in the San Francisco area that are seeking to block new biology laboratories. Argues that costly delays and disurption of research could result. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Facilities, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Higher Education

Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. – 1995
This guide has been developed through a collaborative effort involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It is part of an ongoing commitment to ensure that the results of scientific research on ozone depletion are…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Higher Education, Science Activities, Science and Society
Murphy, Brian; Bjorkquist, David C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a computer-training needs assessment conducted in a manufacturing company which was performed by students in an industrial education course at the University of Minnesota. Provides suggestions for educators in providing computer training to the private sector. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. – 1985
An objective of the American Chemical Society is to promote alternatives to landfilling for the disposal of laboratory chemical wastes. One method is to reduce the amount of chemicals that become wastes. This is the basis for the "less is better" philosophy. This bulletin discusses various techniques involved in purchasing control,…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Hazardous Materials, Higher Education
Spallone, Patricia, Ed.; Steinberg, Deborah Lynn, Ed. – 1987
The issues of reproductive choice and domination of women through the use of reproductive technologies have placed feminists at odds with the medical profession and consumers. Inspired by the Feminist International Network of Resistance to Reproductive and Genetic Engineering (FINRRAGE), this collection of 21 essays advances a critical analysis of…
Descriptors: College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Females, Feminism
Kieffer, George H. – 1987
New techniques have expanded the field of biotechnology and awarded scientists an unprecedented degree of control over the genetic constitutions of living things. The knowledge of DNA science is the basis for this burgeoning industry which may be a major force in human existence. Just as it is possible to move genetic material from one organism to…
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biology, College Science, Community Cooperation
Levy, J. C. – Engineering Education, 1987
Examines government and industry funding of engineering schools in Great Britain, and some collaborative research efforts between both sectors. Discusses the direct industry support of academic research and summarizes the factors that contribute to the importance to industry of research funding in engineering schools. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Finance, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries
Reddy, Amulya K. N.; Goldemberg, Jose – Scientific American, 1990
Described are methods which can be used by developing countries to affordably obtain the energy without ruining the environment. The approaches mix efficient end-use technologies with modest increases in generating capacity. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Developing Nations, Efficiency
Williams, Roy – 1989
This document details a teaching program for use in training in-service and pre-service teachers. It offers a cross-curricular approach to the handling of global environmental issues in classrooms by nonspecialist teachers and students. The purpose of the units is to provide an information base for the development of teaching and learning…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment)
Davis, Ged R. – Scientific American, 1990
Examined is the world society's ability to meet energy needs without destroying the earth. Supply and demand issues are examined. International per capita energy use is compared. Historical trends are described. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Developed Nations, Developing Nations