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Schachterle, Lance E., Ed.; Shanahan, Joan M., Ed. – 1987
In 1970, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) radically revised its curriculum by replacing specific course distributions with a new program, emphasizing projects at various levels. In instituting this change, faculty were especially concerned to encourage engineering, science, and management students to recognize how their professional work…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Environmental Education, Program Descriptions, Research Papers (Students)
Peer reviewedGentile, James M. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a summer research program that stresses follow-up on activities, and presentation of data at symposia and lectures. Provides information on participants, activities, student evaluations of the experience, and benefits. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedLanza, Janet; Smith, Garon C. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Provides information on a program that seeks to increase the nation's supply of engineers and scientists by providing experiences with hands-on research. Describes activities, positive outcomes, and the evaluation of achievements. Concludes that participants and faculty members benefited from the experience. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Experiential Learning, Program Descriptions
Zimmet, Eva; Koethe, Rainer – 1986
In the 20 years since the inauguraion of "Jugend forscht" (Young Researchers) over 26,000 boys and girls have taken part in this annual Olympiad of young innovators. This brochure gives an insight into the diversity of themes dealt with by the "Jufos" (young researchers) and into their ability to achieve astonishing…
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions, Science Activities
Peer reviewedWilliams, Theodore R.; Powell, David L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1988
Explains a summer research program which is a part of a required junior and senior independent study program. Provides information on selection of applicants, activities, outcomes, and a list of names and student projects. (RT)
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
