Reviews literature concerning student evaluation of instruction and professors, including two articles published in the "Journal of Chemical Education" and one written by a respected chemistry teacher in the "Bulletin of the American Association of University Professors". (CC)

Presents some instances of the implications of chemistry which illustrate both its scientific and humanistic nature. Indicates that chemistry can be used as a bridge to span the artificially created chasm between Snow's two cultures and thus to demonstrate the fundamental unity of all knowledge. (CC)

The status of chemical information processing is summarized. The user, technological developments, publications, services, the Federal government, academia, and industry are topics reviewed. (82 references) (Author)

Discusses analysis of trace gases in air by photoionization mass spectrometer. It is shown that the necessary sensitivity can be obtained by eliminating the UV monochromator and using direct ionization with a hydrogen light source. (JP)

A description of a college Chemistry course utilizing the components of group theory. (HB)

Analysis of difference in learning when students choose their own partners or randomly assigned pairs in a high school chemistry program. (HB)

Discusses recent trends in chemistry education: course requirements, permanent education, drug uses, chemists' participation in educational symposia, implementation of Keller's plan, roles of the Technician Education Council, and an example of grammar school teacher promotion. (CC)

Describes an attempt by chemistry teachers in an inner city high school to improve poor student achievement by concentrating on basic mathematic skills needed for chemistry calculation success. Test results indicated an improvement on questions requiring basic mathematics skills, but diminishing success in items relating to chemistry concepts and…

Summarizes the supply and demand data on employment situations for chemists and chemical engineers. Indicates the presence of a better employment picture this year than before. (CC)