Discusses the course offerings in pure color chemistry at two universities and the three main aspects of study: dyestuff chemistry, color measurement, and color application. Indicates that there exists a constant challenge to ingenuity in the subject discipline. (CC)

Describes the scope of chemical oceanography and various ways in which chemical oceanographers can become qualified. Indicates that most sciences are involved in the study of the subject. (CC)

A challenge to placement offices to create an information interface to help channel students into what promises to be an area with a rapidly growing number of career opportunities. (Author)

Presents a preview of the report by the National Academy of Science Physics Survey Committee, which deals principally with the opportunities for physicists during the 1970's. The 14 chapter report, to be available by midsummer of 1972, considers physics in a broad context and perspective both in science and technology and in the whole of the…

The problems that foreign students face in job-hunting are many and complex. (Editor/HS)

The demand for chemists in 1980 and the recruitment plans for college campuses are discussed. The employment trends in chemistry and chemical engineering are presented in a data table. (SA)

Suggests that community service second careers could play an important role in deferring social security retirement benefits, but that the motivation has to be for more than a wish to relieve pressures on social security. (Author/AM)

To illustrate and describe the duties of a welder, an individual's background and experience are related. The need for welders is expected to increase rapidly through the 1980's. Many more manual welders will be needed for maintenance and repair in the growing metal working industries. (Author/MW)

Presents a bibliography of books and other materials providing information about the many careers involved in the nation's space program. Ranges from books giving general information about career fields to leaflets offering details about specific jobs. (BR)

Separate chapters of this book discuss technical writing as a profession, the job of the technical writer, employers of technical writers, types of education and training programs available in technical writing, the employment outlook for technical writers and how to get started in a job, fields related to technical writing, and technical writing…

The findings of Profile/79, the third biennial survey by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) of fact and opinion culled from questionnaires completed and returned by 2,742 members, make up this journal issue. Tabular data presented covers such information as a profile of a typical communicator, comparisons of business…

The design of new careers involves technical and strategic considerations and commitment on the part of employers that transforms dead-end jobs into opportunities for growth and makes the technical and strategic guidelines relevant. Technical guidelines include (1) titling positions to reflect commitment to a career, (2) using selection procedures…

The publication, a catalog describing Federal agency recruiting and career information activities, is intended as a desk reference for college counselors and placement advisors working in the area of government placement. To be most helpful, it should be used as a companion piece to other Federal career literature such as the Federal Career…

The American Association of Teachers of German advocates setting up local and regional Placement Information Centers (PICs) to provide help for members of the profession, cooperate with potential school and business employers and expand the bilingual job market. A PIC should concentrate on full- or part-time public school teaching positions,…