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Research and the Personal Computer.
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Blackburn, D. A. – Impact of Science on Society, 1989
Discussed is the history and elements of the personal computer. Its uses as a laboratory assistant and generic toolkit for mathematical analysis and modeling are included. The future of the personal computer in research is addressed. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computers, Information Technology, Laboratories
Communicating Science to the Sceptics.
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Pockley, Peter – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Discusses the response of journalists and scientists for overcoming the suspicion of scientific research among the general public. Provides some recommendations and lessons from successful national initiatives. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Transfer, Mass Media, Media Specialists
Science in Its Confrontation with Society.
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Calvora, Robert G. – Impact of Science on Society, 1988
Discusses the issue of society-controlled science. Analyzes the present state of science with respect to society, including moral issues, attitude differences between nineteenth century scientists and contemporary ones, risk management, and reductionism. (YP)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Futures (of Society), Needs, Quality of Life
Research Experiences for High School Science Groups: A Model for Collaboration between High Schools and Colleges.
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Bozzelli, J.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Follows an experimental program where 30 trained high school science teachers used 6 to 10 students each to produce an original experimental environmental research project. Offers suggestions to improve science in high schools. Lists methodology of several of the projects and describes others. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Environmental Education, Environmental Research, High Schools