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A Dialogue on Competitiveness.
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Gomory, Ralph E.; Shapiro, Harold T. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Presents a dialogue between Ralph E. Gomory of IBM and Harold T. Shapiro of Princeton University concerning what science, technology, and education can and cannot do to establish industrial leadership. The discussion focuses on the role of universities and industry, scientific literacy, and cooperation between universities and industry. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Competition, Higher Education, Industry
A False Alarm in Science Education.
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Shamos, Morris H. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Argues that the recent "crisis" in science education was unfounded. Claims that the reduction in federal funding through the National Science Foundation in 1981 was the real problem that precipitated the concerns about scientific literacy. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Finance, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Science Centers Come of Age.
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Grinell, Sheila – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Discusses the role of science centers in science education and teacher training. Traces the history of science centers and describes some of the new programmatic thrusts of such facilities. Addresses the raising of standards for science centers. (TW)
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education