A major debate is currently underway in the USA about whether there is, in fact, a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce shortage in the country or not. This is the subject of the "Bayer Facts of Science Education XVI: US STEM Workforce Shortage--Myth or Reality? Fortune 1000 Talent Recruiters on the Debate."…

"Science and Engineering Indicators" (SEI) is first and foremost a volume of record comprising high-quality quantitative data on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. SEI includes an overview and seven chapters that follow a generally consistent pattern. The chapter titles are as follows: (1) Elementary and…

Students' academic success in science is widely seen by political and business leaders as key to the nation's economic rebirth and future competitiveness. President Obama has made clear his belief in the importance of scientific literacy by stating that "our nation's long-term economic prosperity depends on providing a world-class education…

A survey exploring the views of scientists, chemists and chemical engineers, on current trends in Chemistry Education was conducted in Greece. Their opinions were investigated using a questionnaire focusing on curricula (the content and process of chemistry teaching and learning), as well as on the respondents' general educational beliefs and…

A proposal is presented for the incorporation of the concepts of STS into the teaching of science and technology at the Faculty of Engineering, Mexicali Campus, of the University of Baja California. The method outlined for the development of research and the application of the "Opinions Questionnaire on Science, Technology and Society"…

The Science Indicators series was designed to provide a broad base of quantitative information about U.S. science, engineering, and technology for use by policymakers, researchers, and the general public. "Science and Engineering Indicators 2010" contains analyses of key aspects of the scope, quality, and vitality of the Nation's science…

Results of a survey by the National Science Board (NSB) show that the public's attitudes toward science, scientists, and technology are becoming more positive. (MLH)

Discusses the opinions of chemistry (Nuffield) teachers about the proposed British N and F level curriculum. (MLH)

Reports the results of a survey conducted for the National Science Foundation which indicate generally favorable public attitudes toward science and technology and their ability to solve national problems. (JR)

Recent national Gallup surveys indicate about half the respondents would approve health programs that would give birth control services free to teenage girls who requested them. (DF)

Discusses implications arising from conversion to the metric system in the United States. Argues that isolationism in the language of measurement has no more justification today than does isolationism in international relations. (PEB)

This project, sponsored by the Jim and Ada Irving Foundation, was keyed to determining the most significant free and low-cost teaching aids needed by the nation's classroom science teachers. Some 2,000 grade and high school science teachers throughout the country were polled on a scientifically sample basis from names listed in the U.S. Registry…

Provides the results of a Delphi technique process used by the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) to establish priorities in science education research. Approximately one-third of 780 NARST members responded to the first phase of the survey. (CP)

Discusses a study being done to investigate the factors that influence how people perceive, and are likely to behave towards, wildlife. Lists seven major areas of investigation including aesthetic and symbolic values attached to wildlife and significant changes in American attitudes towards wildlife. (Author/MA)

The vast majority of Americans see engineering, science, and professional programs as the most important aspect of college curricula, reveals a new survey on American attitudes toward higher education. Highlights of the survey (American Attitudes Toward Higher Education) are discussed. (Author/JN)