Discusses some transition problems faced by schools and industries in converting to the metric system, including limited availability of metric equipment, costs of converting, and a lack of metric-oriented textbooks. (MLH)

Discusses the views of educators, librarians, and publishers concerning the library photocopying provision of a copyright bill pending before the House of Representatives. Objections have been raised against a section which prohibits concerted reproduction of multiple copies of a work and systematic copying and distribution of single or multiple…

Discusses recent developments in Congressional legislation pertaining to science and technology, particularly in relation to the chemical industry. (MLH)

The rationale behind postdoctoral work for PhD chemists is discussed. Speculations concerning the decline in postdoctoral appointments since 1976 are advanced. (CP)

Gives a brief history of chemistry in California during the last 100 years, including the foundation of chemical industries, the development of chemistry departments in universities and their respective specialities, and the role of California laboratories in World War II. (MLH)

Examines issues and trends related to biotechnology patents, providing data that show that foreign concerns have gained a large share of United States patents. Also lists the number of patents assigned to companies, foreign countries, and universities during 1983 and 1984. (JN)

Cites salary statistics for chemists between 1975 and 1976 according to employer-type, degree level, geographical location, sex, and other factors. (MLH)

Provides the names and addresses of most of the nation's major employers of chemists and chemical engineers. Also lists sources of information and organizations that can supply guidance on selecting, obtaining, and changing careers. (MLH)

Discusses technological, legislative, and administrative problems facing the implementation of the 1972 air and water pollution control acts. Indicates that a congressional reworking on the pollution laws appears to be in the offing which could lead to a softening of environmental deadlines and a change in spending for pollution controls. (CC)

Summarizes the supply and demand data on employment situations for chemists and chemical engineers. Indicates the presence of a better employment picture this year than before. (CC)

The section on research and development (R and D) of the annual report on the chemical industry presents data related to: chemical R and D spending, R and D as per cent of sales, R and D employment, company R and D spending, R and D costs, and all industrial R and D employment. (PR)

Highlights a National Academy of Engineering symposium ("The Long-Term Impact of Technology on Employment and Unemployment"). The symposium is the start of a study of radical effects of the computer revolution on jobs and on economic, social, and cultural systems. Includes comments from participants; several key questions discussed. (JN)

A study sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences is currently under way. The study will examine today's challenges in chemistry, enhance chemists' awareness of societal issues and society's awareness of its dependence on chemistry, strengthen the base for science policy decisions, and consider human/material resources needed in chemistry.…