Traces the evolution and development of computer use and reviews the circumstances that influenced the selection of computing resources at liberal arts colleges. Characterizes the time eras of the computer age and projects factors that could influence computer policy and equipment choice. (ML)

Summarizes the way in which the nation is preparing scientists and engineers to meet the needs of industry and society. States that by offering special science and mathematics enrichment programs and providing good enthusiastic teaching, young people can be recruited to the sciences. (RT)

Describes a course focusing on science, technology, and the nuclear arms race. Two sample homework exercises and course topics are provided. Topics, with lists of questions that might be addressed, focus on nuclear weapons, alternatives to deterrence, and arms control. Approaches to teaching about the nuclear arms race are also provided. (JN)

Articles are presented on technology assessment and activities as proposed by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Enginering. (DF)

Examines a report, The Assessment of Performance in Design and Technology, that attempts to assess problem-solving abilities in the field of design. Describes pilot projects, an extended project, and some test projects. Summarizes a research project on identifying when and where design appears in the school curriculum and discusses developing…

Chemistry is a good entry to many topics in nanotechnology. This paper describes a non-science majors' course in which chemical concepts provide the background to the study of this new field. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)

Describes an undergraduate course in which students investigate a current issue in science and technology through the scientific process. Increases students' academic achievement as well as their written and oral communication skills. Includes a list of sample topics. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)

Discusses issues related to the status of basic research in our society. Considers views of individuals questioning the value of engaging in more research, including those convinced that major problems result from too much industry/technology, those fostering applied research, and those suggesting that further research will yield no new knowledge…

Discusses the implications that technology may have for education in developed countries and developing worlds. Concludes that, to address these issues, educators must not fear technology nor be awed by it. (DKM)

Describes research conducted on the organization of information from many disciplines to teach social issues raised by nuclear technology. States that the social sciences provided the organizational base for most courses examined, courses emphasized moral responsibility and political choice, and syllabi emphasized technological, strategic, and…

Presents abstracts of fourteen articles that appeared in "Daedalus" and dealt with what is troublesome about the scientific enterprise in its own eyes and in those of its critics. (Author/GS)

Describes a cooperative program between colleges of the University of Tulsa to develop a course, Science, Technology, and Society," for engineering and science majors. (AL)

Hypothesizes how fast the changing computer world might affect humans on Earth in the future based on the books of Ray Kurzweil and Isaac Asimov. (YDS)

Points out the role of developing science and technology in politics, society, culture, and international affairs. Presents the example of climate change and The Hague negotiations to illustrate the relationship between science and public policy. (YDS)

Describes legislation creating the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment. Outlines the responsibilities, organization, and performance to date of this office. (GS)