Indicates that the proper relationship between industry and higher education is one involving visiting industrial professors, industrial support of relevant research projects, industrial sponsorship of employee education, and unrestricted monetary gifts to selected schools. (GS)

This is the second of a two-part report on continuing education, focusing on what universities and scientific and technical societies are doing to help scientists keep up to date. For Part 1, see the May 13, 1974 issue. (DT)

"Partners in the Research Enterprise" was a recent conference sponsored by the Smith-Kline Beckman Corporation. Conferees from industry and academia discussed improving interrelationships between industry and colleges/universities and spotlighted some of the major problems that remain. (Author/JN)

A survey of 712 companies shows that corporate support of education rose in 1981 by almost 11 percent over 1980. In addition, more than 40 percent of manufacturers' (including chemical companies) contributions goes to educational endeavors. A table listing manufacturing area and providing contribution data is included. (Author/JN)

Describes a cooperative education program at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Rutherford (New Jersey) campus in which the time students spend working at a particular business/industry is increased from the traditional semester/quarter to nine-, seven-, and three-month periods. Advantages of the program are discussed. (JN)

Summarizes recommendations made in a workshop sponsored by the American Chemical Society concerning issues involving the diverging viewpoints of chemistry and chemical engineering. Includes recommendations regarding curricula, salary differences, and the need to change attitudes of chemistry faculty toward industry and industrial chemistry. (CS)

Discusses the role of the chemical industry since the 1930's and reviews its possible role relating to pending world energy problems. (SL)

Examines issues and trends related to university/industry research relationships. Indicates that critics insist that universities are violating obligations to science and society by marketing expertise to industry. In addition, small colleges feel left out of the trend. (JN)

Highlights survey in which chemistry chairman and industry counterparts rated 20 examples of university-industry programs as to current participation and estimated value, indicating that participation is consistent with high value for certain programs (such as faculty seminars at industry sites). Other findings suggesting possibilities for new…

Outlined is a concept for bringing the chemical industry and the universities together in chemical research. Objectives listed are to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between academe and the chemical industry, to work toward improving the national climate for creativity and innovation, and to promote education and funding in chemical…

The Industrial Associates Program (IAP) at Purdue University is a formal organization to coordinate department-industry interactions. Philosophy, features, and projects of IAP are discussed. Indicates that a new effort will aim at setting up a sort of "Industrial Extension Service" (analogous to agricultural programs) to help industries…

A Twentieth Century Fund task force indicates that industry funding of academic research is not harmful to academic values if guidelines are followed. Some of the recommendations made by the task force are listed. One recommendation is that title to patents resulting from joint projects should be held by the university. (JN)

Provides coverage of 1987 American Chemical Society's (ACS) public celebration in schools and communities nationwide. Covers the wide variety of activities that were held. Lists important organizations and personalities that were involved. Suggests how to inform the local ACS office of local activities that were held. (CW)

Highlights a survey which examined the extent/variety of current university/industry research interactions, characterized principal cooperative efforts, identified factors appearing important in their formation, and which provided perspectives on the current state of university/industry relationships. Concludes that interactive efforts to support…

A new masters degree program tailored specifically to train technical and scientific personnel to become managers is offered at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Cost of the program is paid by participant's company which also pays the participant's salary while at school. Highlights of the degree program are provided. (Author/JN)