The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) is a joint collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory. The CfA's research mission is the study of the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe. This 16-page booklet profiles women in the physical sciences or related fields; it…

Describes composite materials and related industries. Discusses the few courses at the undergraduate level, the few schools offering the courses, alternatives to these courses, job opportunities, and future trends. (YP)

The main body of this pamphlet presents science career exploration activities for women in the form of six modules. Complete modules can be used as presented or activities may be adapted or borrowed to suit individual situations. The modules are titled: (1) Turning A Girl Onto Science Careers; (2) What Do I Want Out of Life?; (3) How Do Parents…

This book describes careers related to the sea. The following chapters are included: (1) "The World of Water"; (2) "Cruise Ship Careers"; (3) "Oceanography and the Marine Sciences"; (4) "Fishing"; (5) "Commerical Diving"; (6) "Maritime Transportation"; (7) "Shipbuilding"; (8) "Military Careers Afloat"; (9) "Miscellaneous Marine and Maritime…

The objective of this data user guide is to introduce the potential user to the Academic Science and Engineering Statistics Survey Data Base and to provide detailed information on the data structures and formats of the archival and public-use tapes derived from that data base. Data producers and services and order forms are provided. Major…

This guide is intended for use by individuals sensitive to the needs of minority students for precollege programs that will prepare them for college-level engineering course work and eventual entry into the engineering profession. The guide emphasizes practical approaches to establishing and maintaining such a program. A hypothetical program…

The purpose of this guide is to offer suggestions for establishing different types of partnerships in math, science, and technology education and to suggest resources to make them successful. The first section describes materials to enhance learning that meet national science and mathematics education standards. The second section describes…

This is a manual for acquainting students with pertinent information relating to career choices in aerospace science, engineering, and technology. The first chapter presents information about the aerospace industry by describing disciplines typical of this industry. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) classification system…

This booklet describes the DO-IT Pals program, a University of Washington program designed to encourage high school students with disabilities to explore careers in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology and learn more about how to prepare to enter these fields of study and employment. The program provides students with information…

This is a handbook for educators. It is intended to stimulate interest in career choices for young women in mathematics and science related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in science professions; (2) solutions; (3) survey questions for measuring sex bias; (4) instructions for improving attitudes toward…

This handbook for parents is intended to help them to stimulate their daughters' interest in career paths for young women in mathematics and science-related areas. Main topics included are: (1) problems, i.e., the dearth of women in the sciences (includes a fact sheet); (2) practical advice and guidelines; (3) activities; (4) reading materials;…

This guide is designed to be used by local curriculum planners and technology education teachers responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a technology education program. It offers recommendations that reflect the thinking of technology education leaders in Wisconsin and across the nation. The guide is intended to provide…

This is a handbook intended for use at a 1-day conference for 170 seventh and eighth grade girls, their parents, counselors, and math/science teachers. It is meant to stimulate interest in exploring career options in mathematics and science related areas. Sections included are: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Conference Objectives"; (3)…