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Peer reviewedWalsh, John – Science, 1979
This article reviews the status of funding of the Department of Defense, presently and in earlier years. A discussion is presented on the increased emphasis towards supporting university research. (SA)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Government, Financial Support, National Defense
Peer reviewedDickson, David – Science, 1988
Describes the background of schemes to rationalize earth science departments in the United Kingdom. Discusses the rationale of these schemes and the controversy they have caused in the academic community. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Earth Science, Foreign Countries, Geology
Peer reviewedCherfas, Jeremy – Science, 1990
Argues about the conclusion that bigger science departments are more productive than smaller ones. Indicates the conclusion cannot be supported by the data. (YP)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Data Interpretation, Faculty
Peer reviewedBroad, William J. – Science, 1980
The controversy surrounding the sex discrimination suit, brought seven years ago by a University of Minnesota chemist, is discussed as it relates to the current court decision in which the plaintiff was awarded $100,000.00. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Court Litigation, Employed Women
