Presented is an insight into man's idea about physics and being a physicist in the days when Heisenberg, P. A. M. Dirac, Louis de Broglic and other famous physicists were young men. Heisenberg is compared to Newton, inventing new math as he needed it. Emphasis is placed on the fact that he was not a Nazi sympathizer. (EB)

Presents statistics relative to the current employment crisis in astronomy, and outlines recommendations to combat the situation made by the National Academy of Sciences. (GS)

Presented is a summary of statistical indicators of the strengths and weaknesses of science and technology as reported in the annual report of the National Science Board. Declines in monies for research and development, in research publications in the physical sciences and technological innovation are noted. (EB)

Discusses the implications of the energy crisis and changing priorities of the National Science Foundation for science education in the United States. (JR)

Describes possible effects of decreasing financial support for science education. Presents statistics on student enrollment in various science disciplines, predicts future science job market trends, and surveys the shrinking academic job market. (GS)

Discusses current trends in engineering and science enrollment at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and indicates the possibility of short manpower supply in some professional fields in 1976. (CC)

Citing employment projections for Ph.D. scientists in the 1980's, as well as shortcomings of such predictions, the writer argues that students must be offered more flexible programs with options for changing field of concentration, and more career guidance. (SD)

Describes efforts to overcome the stereotype of the scientist and attract more women into the field. Efforts include extended counseling for freshmen science majors, a role models course for freshmen women, orientation sessions for high school students, and slide-tape presentations to prove outdated stereotypes wrong. (GS)