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Peer reviewedBunnett, Joseph F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Discusses several characteristics considered to be important to a good undergraduate research program in chemistry. They include providing adequate time for students, proper selection of the research problem, a firm requirement that significant work will be performed, and a suitable format in presenting the research results. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Research Projects
Peer reviewedPladziewicz, Jack R. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
The involvement of undergraduate science majors in publishable research is a vital aspect of their education. The special problems confronted by faculty doing and directing such research are formidable. Several of these problems (such as heavy teaching loads) and ways of attacking them are described. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Program Development
Peer reviewedGoodwin, Thomas E. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
An undergraduate research program in natural product synthesis was established at a small liberal arts college. Discusses program goals (including the total synthesis of maytansine), objectives, and accomplishments to date. Guidelines for establishing such programs are offered. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMills, Nancy S. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
The benefits of undergraduate research programs for faculty members are described. Proposal strategies for new faculty, working in the undergraduate setting, and role of the senior faculty are the other major areas considered. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Faculty, College Science, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHansch, Corwin; Smith, R. Nelson – Journal of Chemical Education, 1984
Examines programmatic effects of undergraduate chemistry research programs, focusing on internal research funding at Pomona College. The two-phase funding plan is described, accompanied by commentary on the reasoning and philosophy which lie behind these procedures. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Financial Support, Higher Education
PDF pending restorationNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1988
This document summarizes the dispersal of funds on Arctic research by the National Science Foundation during fiscal years 1987 and 1988. Major areas considered were: atmospheric sciences; oceanography; biological sciences; earth sciences; science and engineering education; small business research; engineering and permafrost; Arctic information and…
Descriptors: Awards, Biological Sciences, College Science, Earth Science
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 1988
This document concerns the operation and evaluation of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) program. Included with a general letter addressing the operation of the program are several appendices which attempt to answer the questions put forth in the letter. These appendices include considerations of: (1)…
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
