Provides tips on opportunities for entering the scientific journalism field. (PR)

This issue of "Engineering Manpower Bulletin" reviews some of the statistics and other information concerning the status of women in engineering. These major topics are considered: dispelling some common misconceptions; women in the current engineering picture; why does engineering need women; what keeps women out of engineering; problems facing…

Examines the overall distribution of physicists with particular reference to the future market possibilities, especially for those prepared to take the necessary role of scientifically educated entrepreneurs. (Author/PR)

Considers first work in modern industry that uses very directly professional knowledge and skills of the physicist, then considers work which requires scientific knowledge and skills, and finally suggests other fields of work in industry which, though traditionally not filled by physicists, nevertheless offer rewarding work and provide…

Describes academic qualification for technician engineers and technicians, and briefly considers their duties and the opportunities available to them. (PR)

Summarizes a study that compares matched sets of Ph.D.'s from the classes of 1950, 1960, and 1968 as to marital status, employment, publications, income, and attitudes. (GS)

REPORTED IS A SYMPOSIUM ON WOMEN AND THE SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS. SPONSORED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN STUDENTS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, IT WAS ATTENDED BY 260 STUDENT DELEGATES FROM 140 COLLEGES, AS WELL AS BY 600 GUESTS INCLUDING COLLEGE DEANS, HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, WOMEN PROFESSIONALLY EMPLOYED IN SCIENCE,…

The Minority Biomedical Support Program provides grant money to educational institutions so they can better encourage and train their students to pursue successful careers in biomedical research. (NQ)

Starting salaries of chemistry personnel in industry, colleges, and universities are discussed. Data are presented from annual salary surveys done by the American Chemical Society's Office of Manpower Studies. (SA)

Reflects on the declining enrollment of students in first year chemistry courses. Suggests causes for this decline which include disenchantment with science, capricious chemical industry recruitment, exaggerated employment difficulties, and teaching approaches at both the secondary and tertiary levels. (GS)

This paper discusses some of the factors that may be relevant to recruitment/retention of minorities into professions. It is based on two assumptions: (1) the job potential in science professions is especially good for minorities; and (2) parity with respect to minorities in science professions is an acceptable goal. Certain factors influencing…