Describes a three-week summer program teaching selected chemistry faculty how to incorporate polymer chemistry into chemistry courses. In addition to lectures, the program conducted many experiments and provided a trip to industry laboratories. (YP)

Presents a debate on the future of Master of Science (M.S.) degree programs in chemistry at nondoctoral institutions, which occurred at a regional conference held at Eastern Michigan University. (HM)

Describes the activities of the Office of Prehigh School Science established by the American Chemical Society to focus on programs and materials designed to benefit elementary and middle school-level science. Provides information on "WonderScience,""Chemist in the Classroom" videotape, and workshops. (YP)

Describes a variety of approaches for forming partnerships among high schools, universities, and industries for solving the problems that face precollege science education. (YP)

The University of California, Irvine offers a summer institute for elementary/secondary science teachers. A one-day research update, year-round Saturdays for Science (for fourth-sixth grades), and assistance in science curriculum development are also featured. Success is attributed to involvement of faculty, local technology-based industry, and…

Outlines sources of federal money for precollege science and mathematics education. Summarizes programs of various organizations: (1) National Science Foundation; (2) Department of Energy; (3) American Association for the Advancement of Science; (4) National Science Teachers Association; (5) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; and (6)…