Chemical engineers have begun savoring the first fruits of a massive effort to gather, determine, and evaluate data of physical properties and predictive methods for large numbers of compounds and mixtures processed in the chemical industry. The use of this centralized data source is highlighted. (Author/JN)

"Partners in the Research Enterprise" was a recent conference sponsored by the Smith-Kline Beckman Corporation. Conferees from industry and academia discussed improving interrelationships between industry and colleges/universities and spotlighted some of the major problems that remain. (Author/JN)

Describes the present state of cooperation between industry and university education in Nigeria. Suggests reasons for developing cooperation, including manpower provisions, research, enrichment of teaching and learning, the continuing education of chemists, and financial support. (CS)

Predicts that job prospects for chemical professionals will be good in 1981. Discusses evidence for this prediction, including comparatively low unemployment figures for American Chemical Society members in 1980 and active recruitment of graduating chemists and chemical engineers on college campuses. (CS)

Describes how poly(ethylene oxide) was accidentally discovered in the industrial laboratory. (CS)

Reports survey results from the American Chemical Society (ACS) that indicate an erosion of chemists' salaries by soaring living costs. Numerous tables provide information regarding the employment status of industrial and academic ACS members and their salaries. (CS)

Criticism is offered concerning the biases of exhibits in science and technology centers provided by industries. Some are said to promote the activities of the industry and ignore the chance to challenge visitors by presenting balanced information. (SA)

Presents a discussion of the manufacture of ethylene by thermal cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks that is useful for introducing the subject of industrial chemistry into a chemistry curriculum. (MLH)

Compares the increasing use and development of electronics to the Industrial Revolution and discusses some of the impact of electronics on other areas of scientific research. (MLH)

Discusses some transition problems faced by schools and industries in converting to the metric system, including limited availability of metric equipment, costs of converting, and a lack of metric-oriented textbooks. (MLH)

Introduces an industrial chemistry program aimed to provide basic skills and attitudes to incoming students. Explains the components of the program including: classwork, labwork, working as a team, and student evaluation. Includes 20 references. (YDS)

This report contains analyses of key aspects of the scope, quality, and vitality of the Nation's science and engineering enterprise and global science and technology. The report presents information on science, mathematics, and engineering education at all levels; the scientific and engineering workforce; U.S. and international and development…

This document was developed in cooperation with secondary teachers and solid waste management professionals. The goal is to integrate steel recycling, natural resource conservation, and solid waste management into science learning. Basic concepts from the following chemistry units have been used to design the lessons and activities: transition…

Provides a background biography of coal and its place in our national development. (Author/PEB)