The author, a tertiary chemistry teacher, spent a period of six weeks in a research project with an industrial firm. Describes his experience, the benefits and insight he gained from such an exchange. (GA)

This report provides projections of the employment of scientists, engineers, technicians, and other occupations for the civilian nuclear industry through the year 2000. Low, medium, and high projections are provided. In all cases, a substantial number of job openings are anticipated to fill needs created by employment growth, retirement, death,…

Presents general directions on how the Swedish university physics curricula should be designed to meet future needs. How to improve the cooperation between industry and university is also discussed. (HM)

Addresses these three questions: (1) What are the roles of analytical chemists in industry? (2) What training is needed to fill assignments which make up these roles? and (3) What are some of the major challenges facing analytical chemists during the next five years? Includes information about a workshop for students. (JN)

Suggests industrial training of Japanese engineers since engineering education in Japan focuses on abstract science and rote learning of fundamental principles and not on practical laboratory experiences characteristic of training in the United States. (SK)

Discusses the difficulties of attracting and maintaining skilled personnel in the environmental laboratory industry. Describes major factors contributing to the current situation and industry efforts to remedy the problems. (MCO)

Discusses biotechnology in terms of its potential and the bottlenecks encountered in the course of development. Topics/issues addressed include: biotechnology definitions; research prospects; raw material constraints; co-ordination/financial support; training; industry/university conflicts; possible risks; and legal protection involving living…

The British name for cooperative education is "sandwich courses," indicating the interpolation of academic studies and paid work experience periods. Discusses development of and current cooperative programs/experiences, Salford integrated sandwich courses, integrated chemistry courses, organization/assessment of industrial training…

Discusses educational efforts in the fields of Computer Assisted Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Describes two educational training initiatives underway in the United Kingdom, one of which is a resource materials package for teachers of CAD/CAM at the undergraduate level, and the other a training course for managers of CAD/CAM systems. (TW)