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Nicholson, Starr; Mulvey, Patrick – Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics, 2011
The Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics conducts an annual census from October through February of all departments that offer degrees in astronomy (78) in the United States. Astronomy departments consist of stand-alone degree-granting departments (39) and departments that are administered along with a physics program…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Science Education, Enrollment, Bachelors Degrees
Nicholson, Starr; Mulvey, Patrick – Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics, 2010
The Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics conducts an annual census from October through February of all 75 departments that offer degrees in astronomy in the United States. For the class of 2008, the authors received responses from 73 (97%) of these departments. Estimates were derived and included in the totals for…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Physics, Enrollment, Science Education
Nicholson, Starr; Mulvey, Patrick – Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics, 2009
The Statistical Research Center of the American Institute of Physics conducts an annual census from October through February of all 75 departments that offer degrees in astronomy in the United States. For the class of 2007, the authors received responses from 73 (97%) of these departments. Estimates were derived and included in the totals for…
Descriptors: Physics, Astronomy, Enrollment, Science Education
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Isenhour, Thomas L. – Analytical Chemistry, 1983
Three separate but related topics are discussed. These include the status of analytical chemistry in academia, the decline of science education in the United States (offering possible solutions to the problem), and the future of computers in analytical chemistry. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers