Presents practical advice for would be writers. Do I want to write for magazines? Shall I write a textbook? What is a publishing contract? The author addresses these and other questions. (BB)

A project was designed to introduce students to fungi in which students surveyed their school buildings for different types of mold. The students were able to make connections between structure and function of the fungal components and learn how these different components enhance survival in the environment.

The different levels of protein structure that can be easily understood by creating a model that simulates protein folding, which can then be evaluated by applying it to a relevant activity, is presented. The materials required and the procedure for constructing a protein folding model are mentioned.

Described are projects and observations that can be conducted with the laboratory mouse to study mammalian growth and development. (RH)

Use in research, natural history, behavior and characteristics, care and maintenance, breeding, and classroom use of the Mongolian gerbil are discussed. (BB)

Consists of a survey, department by department, of the jobs for biologists at the National Museum of Natural History. (BB)

Describes scientific research on an Earthwatch expedition to study Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes, in north central Costa Rica. The purpose of the two-week project was to monitor and understand the past and ongoing development of a small, geologically young, highly active stratovolcano in a tropical, high-rainfall environment.…

Describes the development of a minicourse organization for an introductory biology course at the University of Northern Colorado. Optional experiences and evaluation procedures are discussed. (RH)

This article is a reaction and response to papers presented at a panel discussion on sex education. The other papers are included in this same issue. (BB)

Presents a scenario-based anatomy exercise designed for middle schools students. Investigates the anatomy of alfalfa and sweet clover plants while focusing on seedling anatomy. (YDS)

Ordering principles, hierarchy, taxonomy, emergence, and decomposable systems are discussed. Examples of hierarchies are included. (CW)

Presents the results of a survey which examines the structure and organization of first-year biology courses in 68 colleges and universities. (JR)

Two books are reviewed which discuss conservative critics of textbooks, especially critics of the presentation of evolution in biology textbooks. The article tells who these textbook watchers are and describes their aversions and preferences. (BB)

Presented are remarks for a panel discussion on sex education. (BB)

Describes opportunities for life scientists in the National Park Service. (BB)