Discusses the aggressive recruitment of women by engineering schools and firms, progress in eliminating sex discrimination barriers, and lingering sex bias problems in the field. Offers suggestions to new women engineering graduates. (SK)

The idea that the national effort to reshape and revitalize the educational infrastructure depends on the commitment and collaboration of industry, schools, universities, government at all levels, and the public is discussed. Key issues include faculty, the curricula, and instructional technology. (KR)

Discusses demand for chemists and chemical engineers in 1986 and the first half of 1987. Examines the employment outlook by degree, time of year, industry, and institution. Makes predictions for the next year. Examines the starting salaries for B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. chemists. Discusses inequities by degree, experience, and gender. (CW)

Discussed is the mission of the National Science Foundation regarding science education in the United States. Recent history of supported programs is described. Efforts to reorganize the foundation are reported. (CW)

There is an increased need for state and private sector support to expand the capacity of California's community colleges and universities to graduate the number of engineers and technicians necessary for the projected expansion of the state's high technology industries. Current estimates indicate that there will be a national shortfall of 22,000…

Interviews with three Native American telecommunications professionals explore careers in telecommunications for Native Americans. Included are discussions of the importance of telecommunications, courses and technical skills needed for various telecommunications careers, types of telecommunications degrees available, the importance of mentors and…