The author, a teacher of surveying, examines the current status of women in the surveying profession in Britain. Finds that women have gained some ground but have not yet achieved equality in this overwhelmingly male occupation. (DM)

Describes a credit/no credit course which focuses on career options in chemistry. The course (consisting of 15 one-hour seminar-type sessions) includes guest speakers for several sessions and an emphasis (in introductory sessions) on graduate school in chemistry, the chemical industry, resumes, and interviews. Also briefly describes an internship…

The predicted increase in geoscience careers and research opportunities is discussed. A growing environmental concern and the need to search for oil outside the Persian Gulf has led to an educational revitalization in this area. (KR)

Outlines opportunities for beginning engineers seeking employment in research and development (R&D). R&D spending growth, underlying factors, job categories, and divisions within an industrial firm are discussed. Above average grades and additional mathematics courses are primary requirements for an R&D position, which may later lead to…

Examines various topics related to education, careers, and social status in China. Indicates that advantages of science/technology careers are the direct result of recently adopted policies designed to encourage and make better use of China's scientists and engineers. Comments on political factors which help shape career choice are included. (JN)

This publication provides a description of the Phillips Community College (Arkansas) multipurpose career fair as well as a step-by-step planning and implementation guide for putting on a career fair. The Phillips career fair provides an exchange of information and interaction for persons seeking employment, career awareness and employment, and…

This guide is intended to help in the active recruitment and training of women for nontraditional occupations in the skilled trades and technical fields by providing information for young women, guidance for educators and counselors, and resources for both new and experienced workers. Chapter 1 defines nontraditional jobs and spells out why women…

Designed for use by professionals interested in the field of environmental communications, this resource guide contains sources of information pertaining to employment opportunities especially in the area of written environmental communications. References are compiled under the headings of: (1) subject headings (listing key descriptors for…

This booklet addresses minority group teachers and teacher candidates and provides information on the career opportunities that are available in independent elementary and secondary schools. A brief description of private schools includes notes on how they differ from public schools in governance, finances, curriculum, and student and faculty…

The principal justification for the federal government's long-term and substantial support of vocational education programs is the need to provide opportunities for American workers, particularly those without marketable skills from lower income and minority families, to develop job-related skills. In recent decades, Congress has enacted several…

A developmental course in Career and Life Planning (CLP) is discussed in terms of the value it can hold for black college students in translating their education into an effective career path. A systematic, group process approach, the CLP is described in relation to the following steps: (1) development of self-awareness; (2) development of a…

This booklet is designed to introduce young people, their parents, teachers, and advisers to various fields of and possible career opportunities in physics. The colorfully illustrated booklet, aimed particularly at junior high school students, highlights the work and experiences of several young physicists. Although physics is not usually taught…

This booklet presents information about career opportunities for women in physics. Included are summaries of research areas in physics (optical physics, solid-state physics, materials science, nuclear physics, high-energy physics, astrophysics, cryogenics, plasma physics, biophysics, atmospheric physics) and differences between theory and…

Two engineers with doctoral degrees weigh factors, pro and con, in pursuing their degree and the different career paths they have taken. One person outlines the steps in academia while the other has moved through several industrial positions. Indicates that the degree can open doors but can also limit options. (DH)

Presents career exploration activities for middle school students to stimulate interest and provide information concerning career opportunities in the science field. The activities are cited as representative of an Earth systems education curriculum approach that includes career exploration as an important aspect of science education. (nine…