One of the most important functions of universities is to produce knowledge by making scientific projects and to ensure the transfer of the knowledge produced to different sectors. Universities in developed countries have a very high level of social contribution in this area. Within the scope of this study, the project numbers and budgets of the…

This essay argues for the urgent need for philosophy as the necessary first step in any educational undertaking. Philosophy is involved with making fine distinctions which are necessary to clarify concepts and terms. The paper focuses primarily on the problems with an overreliance on scientific research in the social sciences, with special…

On September 22, 2022, the National Academy of Sciences held a symposium entitled Endless Frontier 2022: Research and Higher Education Institutions for the Next 75 Years. The event was a follow up to a February 2020 NAS symposium convened to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the landmark report Science, the Endless Frontier. Building on the 2020…

This work presents a proposed model in blended learning for a numerical methods course evolved from traditional teaching into a research lab in scientific visualization. The blended learning approach sets a differentiated and flexible scheme based on a mobile setup and face to face sessions centered on a net of research challenges. Model is…

Established in December 2016, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Data Science Postsecondary Education was charged with identifying the challenges of and highlighting best practices in postsecondary data science education. Convening quarterly for 3 years, representatives from academia, industry, and…

Neuromanagement of higher education is an effective tool for the development of higher education, professional identification of specialist, increase of the professional authority and prestige of modern scientific and research work. The target point of neuromanagement system is competitiveness of the modern university graduate whose competence…

Change theories and Organization Development strategies have long followed the problem-solving approach of looking at organizations, identifying the weaknesses and introducing interventions to "stop doing the wrong things." In its simplest form, this approach has been successful in a variety of situations and has a popular following. Consultants…

Examines relationships between science, industry, and education and issues related to these relationships. Quality of university research, industry support, involvement of polytechnics in scientific research, and problems with British industry are among the areas considered. (JN)

Media reports are an important source of new scientific knowledge, and this information can affect the decision making process. This study explores how formal educational settings prepare students to evaluate informal scientific information. Participants in this study came from different science backgrounds, including adults who did not study post…

Describes the life of Niels Bjerrum, a Danish physical chemist, best known as the originator of the concept that strong electrolytes are almost completely dissociated into ions in solution. (Author/JN)

The norms of science define appropriate and inappropriate scholarly or research role performance. The four norms described in this study are (1) universalism: research is assessed on its merit, not particularistic criteria; (2) commonality: research must be made public and shared with the research community; (3) disinterestedness: research is…

Offers and discusses five guidelines to use when solving design problems: (1) evolve from simple to complex; (2) use depth-first approach; (3) develop approximate criteria; (4) use "top down/bottom up" designs alternately; and (5) make optimistic assumptions. Four examples illustrate the guidelines. (JN)

The shifting emphasis in the field of physical education from exercise physiology to motor learning to biomechanics over the past several decades presents a challenge for shaping the future of physical education. The primary challenges involve matching the supply of graduates to the demand for their services, developing a sound philosophy relative…

The role of the universities in economic and social development is merely one aspect of the contribution of education and knowledge to economic and social development. Economists fully realize that human resources development is a necessary condition for achieving economic and social progress. To economists the role of higher education in the…

Discusses issues related to the access of and training of university researchers in using supercomputers, considering National Science Foundation's (NSF) role in this area, microcomputers on campuses, and the limited use of existing telecommunication networks. Includes examples of potential scientific projects (by subject area) utilizing…