Polymers are part of our lives; scientists dedicated to polymer science design new materials thinking about more eco-friendly methodologies and satisfying people's needs. In most universities, polymer science is taught by academics associated with the traditional chemistry departments (organic, analytical, physical, and inorganic chemistry). In…

The 1970 edition of the Directory of Geoscience Departments has a combined listing of 640 colleges and universities offering instruction in the earth sciences in the United States and Canada. Of these, 407 grant degrees in one or more of the geosciences. The remaining schools comprise 137 junior colleges and 96 four-year colleges that offer some…

Describes the background of schemes to rationalize earth science departments in the United Kingdom. Discusses the rationale of these schemes and the controversy they have caused in the academic community. (CW)

Comparative information about individual departments and programs in colleges and universities is presented for the biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, general science, mathematical sciences, physics, and astronomy. Institutions are listed alphabetically within the seven major fields. Department information includes…

Reports on the pending phasing out of Yale's department of History of Science and Medicine. (SL)

Presents background information related to astronomy for high school students. Discusses the differences between astronomy and astrophysics, and the employment of the astronomy graduates. Lists degree programs in astronomy and related subjects in an appendix. (YP)

The controversy surrounding the sex discrimination suit, brought seven years ago by a University of Minnesota chemist, is discussed as it relates to the current court decision in which the plaintiff was awarded $100,000.00. (Author/SA)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Association of American Universities are conducting an experiment in research grant administration designed to respond to the perceived needs of universities for more flexibility while assuring appropriate accountability for Federal research funds. The experiment delegates most grant administration…

Outlines the general revision of university studies which has occurred in Finland since the late 1960s. Physiology training in five universities is described, the future development of teaching in physiology and related subjects is discussed, and the contribution of physiology to postgraduate education and training is reviewed. (CS)