This is the 1979 annual report of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training. Included are data on total numbers of bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees awarded in 1978-79 whose programs are ACS approved. An increase is reported in the number of bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering. (SA)

Highlights scientific accomplishments in 1981. Focuses on space sciences, medicine, geology, chemistry, physics, zoology, paleontology, environmental problems, and genetics including such topics as the Space Shuttle, Mount St. Helen's endangered species, genetic engineering, and the scientists associated with these accomplishments. (JN)

Argues for the recognition of technology as an autonomous co-equal to, and not a subordinate branch of, science. Discusses the uniqueness of technological knowledge. Compares the constitutive and contextual values of science and technology from various standpoints. Includes 56 references. (Author/YP)

Explores how changing curriculum and teaching techniques may lead to different composition of pool of scientists who hold slightly modified theoretical perspective. Presents seven-stage spiral model for transforming mathematics and science teaching, in which each stage fuels change in next stage, moving toward more accessible, varied, and humane…

Provides an overview on biological electron-transfer reactions, summarizing what is known about how distance, spatial organization, medium, and other factors affect electron transfer. Experimental approaches, including studies of bimolecular electron transfer reactions (electrostatic effects and precursor complexes), are considered. (JN)

Shows how air flows around a sail, explaining why a dinghy is able to move toward the wind rather than be blown backwards. Also illustrates the effects of alternating the angle of a sail, using different sail shapes and using a rig consisting of two sails. (JN)

Shows that the angle of projection of a bullet is not the same as the angle of the bore of the firearm just before firing. Includes an equation that is useful when considering the firing of bullets and arrows in the air. (JN)

Discusses issues related to science and Christianity, focusing on the American Science Affiliation (a group of scientists "affiliated" with the Christian faith) which aims to resolve conflicts between science and Christianity and to humanize science and society. Comments by several scientists on the issues are included. (JN)

Traces the historical events that have influenced the development of science in Iran. Describes the major movements and personages of the Persian Islamic state. Also explores the impact of the religious, social, political, and intellectual forces on the image of science and its role in Iranian society. (ML)

Describes experiments using fluidyne engines. These engines (which have liquid pistons), started by external heat sources, are used primarily for pumping water. Examples of various engines built from U-shaped tubes or from coiled tubes in fruit jars are provided. (DH)

Discusses the search for fundamental particles and fields of which all matter consists and the search for a unified theory of the forces with which these particles and fields interact. Topic areas include relativity and quantum mechanics, high energy accelerators, particle interactions at high energy, substructure, electromagnetic interactions,…

Summarizes the current state of genetics, highlighting major historical events in the development of the field and discussing topics related to introns ("silent" or noncoding base sequences in eucaryotic genes) and exons (the coding parts of DNA). (JN)

Discusses (1) types of fires; (2) how to extinguish them; (3) how to use a hand-held fire extinguisher; and (4) what to do in case of fires in schools. (JN)

Discusses the life cycle of a fluke to illustrate a form of larval reproduction which occurs in many trematode flatworms. Polyembryony, production of many embryos by the breakup of the one early embryo that resulted from sexual reproduction, is considered. (JN)

Quantifies the interaction of a tennis ball and a tennis court surface. Also shows how, by making a few simple measurements, one court surface can be compared to another court surface. (JN)