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Johansson, K. E.; Nilsson, Ch.; Engstedt, J.; Sandqvist, Aa. – American Journal of Physics, 2001
Describes a project that involves high school students in research in different disciplines at Stockholm University. Teaches students how to design a study and research plan, accomplish the work, and write a research report. (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Foreign Countries, Hands on Science, Physics

Jewett, John W., Jr. – American Journal of Physics, 1981
Discusses a role-playing technique used in a physics of music course that introduces students in a course for nonscientists to the thought processes and experiences of being a scientist. Students select a research project and present results as a journal article or an oral presentation at a scientific "meeting." (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Physics

Celnikier, L. M. – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Described is a multidisciplinary group project for undergraduate students in astronomy and physics. The students design and build a simple radiotelescope subject to a number of realistic constraints such as fixed cost, use of a standard communications receiver, and buying of supplementary building materials off the shelf. (BT)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Design, Higher Education