In "Belonging and Identity in STEM Higher Education," leading scholars, teachers, practitioners and students explore belonging and identity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields, and how this is impacted by disciplinary changes and the post-pandemic higher education context. In STEM fields, positivist…

Reports on the possibility of restructuring physics and chemistry departments and merging others at British universities. Suggests modifications of the course content for greater acceptance by students. Concludes that the logic of the committee's recommendations rests in the subsequent ability of certain departments to grow. (RT)

Describes university courses of study in physics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Provides areas of concentration, special notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Describes university courses of study in physics in Scotland. Provides areas of concentration, honors degree courses, course structure, notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Examines the causes that delayed the growth of modern science in China, tracing the historical development of Sino-Western physics. Also evaluates the influence of ideologies and politico-social institutions on the origin and direction of science and physics in China. (ML)

Describes a science study tour that included visits to eight European cities. Lists visits to science museums, research centers, and educational institutions. (MLH)

Describes the general education process of the Netherlands and the system of higher education in engineering. Discusses possibilities for postgraduate students and some differences from other European educational systems. (YP)

The misconceptions related to the concepts of force and acceleration among college students are explored. Misconceptions are identified and their occurrence among a large percentage of students are observed. Provided are some implications for physics teaching and an eight-item test. (Author/YP)

This article reports the status of an undergraduate course in introductory physics at the University of Ulster and its success over the past 11 years. The original plan, problems, changes, and an assessment of the course are discussed. Lists 11 references. (YP)

Discussed is the physics that underpins Schuster's technique for obtaining a parallel light beam for use in various prism and grating experiments. Basic physics concepts using geometrical optics of prism, together with elementary differential calculus are explained as well as the mechanics of Schuster's technique. (KR)

The present characteristics of Chilean engineering education are described together with conditions that are pressing for important changes. The effects of national economic development are stressed, which demands new professional skills and attitudes. (PR)

Examines the nature of selected traditional cosmological concepts among literate and nonliterate Nigerians. Findings indicate that the respondents, regardless of their status, hold both scientific and traditional notions of the universe. A preference for a scientific world view was evidenced by those who experienced a history/philosophy of science…

Discusses the present state of engineering education in Europe and attempts to compare the different educational systems. Gives views on how to develop engineering education in Europe and how to organize collaboration between universities and their centers of excellence. Discusses the role of the European Society for Engineering Education. (CW)

Identifies the social events which created the need for a course linking technology to societal values. Assesses possible responses and outlines course content. (JM)

Criticizes the present state of foreign language learning for French engineering students. Suggests possible solutions. (JM)