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Fleming, Reg – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Examines Canadian undergraduate science students' views of the nature of the relationship between science, technology, and society. Reports that the science students' views are similar to those of high school graduates, and that scientific facts are the central concern when dealing with the nature of science. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Science and Society
Waks, Leonard J. – Science, Technology & Society, 1990
The efforts to enlarge the awareness, scientific knowledge, and political skill of people, to promote pro-environmental attitudes and support, through the development of science/technology/society (STS) courses are described. The STS program found in the secondary schools and colleges of Quebec is described. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Moo-Young, Murray – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Describes the biochemical engineering and industrial biotechnology programs of the University of Waterloo (Ontario, Canada). Provides descriptions of graduate courses, along with a sample of current research activities. Includes a discussion of the programs' mechanisms for technology transfer. (TW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, College Science, Consortia
Cairns, Deanne – North American Environment, 1988
Describes several environmental education activities. Introduces educational materials and two environmental education programs. Provides demographic and geographic data of the region. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
North American Environment, 1988
Describes the goals of the Environmental Education Review Committee and presents the results of a survey on the importance of environmental education. Lists recommendations from the Committee. Provides some demographic and geographic data on the region. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Conservation (Environment), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science