Conceptual models are useful for facing the challenges of environmental sciences curriculum and course developers and students. These challenges are inherent to the interdisciplinary and problem-oriented character of environmental sciences curricula. In this article, we review the merits of conceptual models in facing these challenges. These…

Presents an informative account for the layman of the use of DDT as viewed by the government, scientists and courtroom. Considering the allegations and counter-allegations for its use, the article suggests that DDT is not as harmful as projected by agencies. The outcome of the hearings are not included. (PS)

Presents concrete suggestions regarding the role of individuals and groups within the Division of Invertebrate Zoology (DIZ) of the American Society of Zoologists (ASZ) regarding their contributions toward constructive environmental action. (Author/EB)

Ecologists and engineers must work together to receive maximum benefits from new technologies being developed. Impacts of this close cooperation will be significant on both technologists and ecologists in future years. (PS)

Describes the projects undertaken by each of four teams working in different areas of environmental research. (LS)

Discusses the role of scientists, particularly biologists, in the changing American society. The role of the National Science Foundation under conditions of decreasing support for scientific research is considered. Emphasis on interdisciplinary programs is discussed. (AL)

Presents a list of recommendations concerning global data collection and sharing which will enable a genuine interdisciplinary and transsectoral analysis of environmental pollutants and their effects in order to influence environmental management. (Experts attending the conference represented 13 countries.) (BR)

Reports the results of an international census of tropical ecologists. The report is an attempt to overcome communication problems among researchers. (BB)

Describes results of efforts to seek effective ways of combining the knowledge and skill of different professions in alleviating environmental problems. An inter-society liaison committee on the environment was formed to implement the general philosophical goals of the conference. (EB)

Environmental problems are complex and attempts to solve these require expertise from many areas. Authors describe strategies evolved to solicit cooperation from fifteen departments in a university, city government, and a regional planning agency for solving environmental problems. (PS)

Evaluates progress made by the Smithsonian - Peace Corps Environmental Program in which biologists are recruited to initiate and administer research projects dealing with environmental problems in developing nations. (JR)

Emphasizes that integrated environmental management and cooperation is needed for managing the interacting relationships between resources, technology and the minimal needs for sustaining decent standards of human life and protecting the environment on which that life depends. (LS)