Discusses current concerns and criticisms relating to the leadership and policies of the National Institutes of Health. (JR)

Examines in broad outlines the political origins, public records, attitudes, stated positions, and committments of the two candidates as they bear on issues related to science and technology. (MLH)

Outlines the present situation regarding government sponsored training grants for graduate education in the sciences. Training grants and medical ethics have become inextricably linked in the course of efforts to get a training bill passed in Congress, and at this point, the bill is still under consideration. (JR)

Federal aids provided for training in biomedical research may be stopped. Scientists are pressing for continuation by persuading the administration and possibly winning legislators' support. (PS)

Describes political viewpoints surrounding a Congressional plan to create a National Science Foundation (NSF) program that would allow public interest groups greater participation in deciding what types of scientific research should be funded. (MLH)

Discusses a report issued by a committee of the National Academy of Sciences that recommends a reduction in federal sponsorship of pre- and postdoctoral research in basic biomedical and behavioral sciences. (MLH)

A conference was held at the University of Pennsylvania (December 1982) to discuss university-corporate relations in science and technology. Issues discussed included, among others, whether academic researchers can enter into contracts with industry without sacrificing important university values and the limits to university-industry…

Reviews various provisions of a five-year, $23.5-million research agreement between Washington University and the Monsanto Company. The scientific focus of this venture will be on proteins and peptides which modify cellular behavior. (SK)

In wake of a number of highly publicized incidents of research fraud at some of the nation's most prestigious medical schools, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has developed guidelines for coping with dishonesty in science. Highlights of these guidelines are reviewed. (Author/JN)

Raises questions and presents different views on the potential ethical dilemmas and legal issues resulting from the increasing amount of industrial investment in academic science. Gives examples of how different industries and universities have formed their relationships. (DC)

Described are the Howard Hughes Medical Institute programs for providing funds to assist science education. One program is designed to assist private liberal arts colleges that are not affiliated with a graduate school. Other programs have been established to provide support for postdoctoral research and laboratories. (RH)