Research has suggested that a service-learning component can add a powerful dimension to learning course content in a variety of science disciplines, in addition to assisting students in seeing connections between their studies and the world outside the classroom. This article describes a tropical ecology course designed for science preservice…

Suggests that lack of interest in voluntary college science courses may be an unfortunate emphasis on advanced theory, rather than elementary foundations, in secondary school science courses. (AL)

Reports on many news items of importance to the scientist and educator. These include a new Engineering degree, building a biological culture analyser, remote satellite sensing in geologic exploration, and others. (GS)

In order to make the most relevant kind of education available to individuals...we must create new options instead of offering only traditional fare under whatever new rationale." (Author/AL)

Explored are several facets of the quality of the science curriculum at the undergraduate level. Discussed are maturation of disciplines, entry-level courses, the development of intellectual skills, and academic majors. Recommendations for college science departments are provided. (CW)

Describes some initial efforts being made to provide students in the allied health sciences with both inter-pathway mobility and upward mobility in their education and careers. Presents problems with the present system, three approaches to dealing with those problems, and developments in the area of core curricula. (GS)