Discusses the reasons for the lack of interest in science of students and the general public in Mexico. Explains efforts and programs conducted to assist in enhancing the image of science. Relates that talk should be minimized and student involvement and demonstrations maximized. (RT)

Reports on a study, Science for All Americans, by the AAAS. Notes this study is the first of three phases in Project 2061. Recommends science teaching should focus on connections rather than boundaries between traditional academic disciplines and should emphasize ideas and thinking rather than specialized vocabulary and memorized procedures. (MVL)

Reports on a conference of the American Chemical Society in which ways to increase children's interest and exposure to science were discussed. (CP)

Explains ways three chemists use college courses, evening lectures, and television and radio programs to educate the public about the importance of chemistry. Indicates that exposure to the fundamentals of chemistry in the early grades may have a significant effect on changing the public's attitudes toward chemistry. (RT)

Described is an integrated science program at Northwestern University, a graduate school preparatory curriculum that offers talented students a concentration of sciences at an accelerated pace. Provided is a suggested three-year integrated science curriculum. (MVL)

Describes an Illinois Institute of Technology program that will promote scholarship and study of ethical issues to prepare students for engineering and other professions. (MLH)