The occupational implications, employment projections, and training opportunities of three growing fields are discussed: laser technology, fiber optics, and genetic engineering. (CT)

A detailed study was conducted to analyze the role of national defense in shaping employment demand by occupation, both nationally and regionally, over the next 5 years. Data were gathered through the Regional Occupation Planning and Evaluation System (ROPES) in which detailed information on the employment of 163 occupations in 82 industries and…

Describes a Massachusetts pilot project which matches the state's need for trained technicians with the needs of teachers laid off or dismissed. The computer programer training course and job placement service illustrate a school-business partnership that eases the transition for teachers forced to change careers. (SK)

Given the public's demand for better teaching (and its indifference to scholarship), one might think there would be a vigorous demand for high quality instructors at all levels of higher education. Instead, the healthiest market remains that for scholars. In this article, the author discusses the differences in the markets for scholars and…

Salary and fringe benefit data for faculty and administrators at California state postsecondary institutions are examined, along with economic conditions and comparative salary data. To provide an indication of economic trends during 1976-1981, data are presented on five major economic indicators. Dollar and percentage increases in compensation…

This report was prepared in response to a mandate by the Texas legislature to study issues relating to the nursing shortage in Texas, career mobility among the various nursing programs, and collaboration among schools in geographic proximity. The data from the study were drawn from five public hearings, a survey of 60 nursing program directors,…

Discusses demand for chemists and chemical engineers in 1986 and the first half of 1987. Examines the employment outlook by degree, time of year, industry, and institution. Makes predictions for the next year. Examines the starting salaries for B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. chemists. Discusses inequities by degree, experience, and gender. (CW)

Discussed is the mission of the National Science Foundation regarding science education in the United States. Recent history of supported programs is described. Efforts to reorganize the foundation are reported. (CW)

The response of military psychology in times of war or other great public crises may presage the success of the profession in less perilous times. The ability of public-sector psychologists to provide assistance and improve the common welfare during conflict or turmoil is generally followed by an increased demand for psychological services. This…

Two-year college placement directors and career planning counselors in Michigan were requested to rate the occupational demand situation for 1986 graduates based on information obtained from graduate follow-up studies, employer requests, number of job listings, and discussions with recruiting employers. Responses were received from 25 of the 34…

Trends in veterinary school enrollments and the demand for veterinary services in 14 southern states and the United States are reviewed to help states monitor veterinarian supply and demand. Highlights include the following: in 1984-1985, southern veterinary medicine schools will produce twice as many graduates as they did a decade earlier; the…

Reviews the current situation of mathematics in France and its potential situation in the future. Cites the lack of university teaching posts for fueling a new brain drain to the United States. Claims that the situation threatens to erode some of France's most prized intellectual achievements. (CW)

The rapid increase in Colorado's population has created a huge demand for allied health care providers. This increase, coupled with the aging baby boomer population, has created a near-crisis situation in many Colorado communities. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts severe shortages of allied health care workers for the next several years. The…

Almost since the moment the Berlin Wall crumbled, American schools' interest in teaching Russian did likewise. But precisely because the numbers of Russian learners fell off sharply, Glastonbury and the few other schools that have stuck with the language are finding their students very much in demand. In this article, the author reports how…

Almost 900 employers responded to this year's "Recruiting Trends" survey, the largest response in the history of this project. Hiring of college graduates is expected to increase by single digits minimally, or double digits if certain geographic sectors are excluded (between 6% and 14%). This growth follows a robust 20% increase in…