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Ignatz, Mila E.; Ignatz, Milton – 1987
There are many problems involved in upgrading scientific literacy in high schools: poorly qualified teachers, the lack of good instructional materials, and economic and academic disadvantages all contribute to the problem. This document describes a project designed to increase the opportunities available to the high school science student to…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Black Students, Computer Simulation
National Academy of Sciences, Washington, DC. Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable. – 1987
The Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable was created to provide a forum where scientists, engineers, administrators, and policy makers from government, universities, and industry can come together on an ongoing basis to explore ways to improve the productivity of the nation's research enterprise. Roundtable Working Group One, which…
Descriptors: Career Education, College Science, Educational Demand, Employment Opportunities
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. National Science Board. – 1983
This document analyzes science and technology activities in the United States and their relationships to the efforts of other major industrialized countries. Major areas addressed in the seven chapters are: (1) international science and technology (considering national investments in research and development--R&D, outputs of R&D,…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Engineering, Expenditures, Federal Aid
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. General Government Div. – 1988
The methodology and results of a survey undertaken to develop data on current experiences and future needs of selected nonfederal users in obtaining and using federal information are reported in a letter to the chairman of the Joint Committee on Printing (JCP) of the U.S. Congress and in eight appendixes. Noting that information from the survey…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Government Publications, Government Role
Nicholson, Heather Johnston; And Others – 1987
There is evidence that more boys than girls have experience in activities related to science and mathematics outside of school and that there are a number of kinds of interventions that can sustain girls' interest and participation in science and mathematics. What is missing is a theoretical explanation for the phenomenon that more boys than girls…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Females
Lesgold, Alan M., Ed. – 1987
This volume marks the completion of Phase II of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) project of inquiry into the issues inherent in the introduction of new information technologies in education. It summarizes the issues discussed and the recommendations made by four working groups at an international conference, each of which…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Developed Nations

National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1987
Designed to provide easy access to information pertaining to science and technology, this data book provides indicators on: (1) funding for research and development; (2) human resources utilization and supply; and (3) international science and technology efforts. Graphs and charts are used to note research and development efforts from a nationwide…
Descriptors: College Science, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Patterns, Financial Support
Karon, James P. – 1985
Using information from relevant literature and recent surveys and interviews with administrators of many of Rhode Island's smaller school districts, the report identifies options/strategies which may be useful in counteracting the potential adverse effects that low, or significantly declining, enrollments may have on the comprehensiveness of a…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Curriculum Development, Declining Enrollment, Delivery Systems
Hoegl, Juergen K. – 1984
National concern for the need for improved education in foreign languages and international studies has met with some response from some states. In Illinois, the response began with a state task force and a five-year educational plan, and current planning is being done in the context of economic development and educational reform needs in the…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
Johnson, Lynn G. – 1984
Cooperative arrangements between academic institutions and industry are examined, with attention to linkages in high technology research and development (R&D), the commercial application of R&D (technology transfer), and the preparation and continuing development of scientific and engineering personnel. Incentives and barriers to campus/corporate…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Cooperative Programs, Economic Progress, Engineers
Ryan, Frederick; Sessions, Judith – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Discusses ways in which new information technologies are creating change in the academic environment and in the roles of traditional knowledge centers, and describes a program in which three academic support services--the library, computer center, and media center--have integrated planning and services to provide access to information. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Administrative Organization, Audiovisual Centers

Samuelson, Pamela – Science, Technology, & Human Values, 1987
Addresses conditions and concerns involved in accommodating the interests of both innovators of new technologies and the general public. Discusses the tension that exists in intellectual property law between innovators and competitors. Focuses on cases dealing with computer software and semiconductor chip designs, genetically-engineered life…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Science, Ethics, Genetic Engineering

Woerner, Janet J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews the goals of laboratory education as identified by the National Science Teachers Association. Describes an Apple II system for the lab. Concentrates on hardware and connections. Stresses the advantages of student-microcomputer interaction in the laboratory setting. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers

Knoblock, Edward W. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Describes the process of planning, designing and implementing a computer-assisted design laboratory to serve both a freshman engineering graphics and a sophomore engineering design course. Discusses some of the impact that this development had on other college facilities. Includes goals, testing, installation, current use, examples of assignments,…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Facilities
Hill, Jack D., Jr. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Provides an overview of a project designed to develop a comprehensive, state-mandated program to reduce teacher paperwork through the use of microcomputers. Describes the survey conducted prior to developing the program, a pilot test, and the implementation of an acquisition plan for hardware and software. (TW)
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software