A computer simulation of the Buffon Needle Problem for estimating the value of pi is discussed. (MP)

Two packages in computer graphics are described that can represent three-dimensional surfaces in two dimensions. (MP)

Explains a model that exploratory research indicates would be of practical value as an aid in counseling students entering introductory computing. (Author/JM)

Examples of computer applications to solving real-world problems as generated by students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) are featured. (MP)

Describes the nature of the work performed in the major computer technology occupations, some new occupations in the field, and provides information about salaries. Occupations include systems analysts, computer programers, computer service technicians, and computer operators. (CT)

Terms commonly used in computer science are presented in three descriptive paragraphs as a basic vocabulary. Announces the publication of a glossary which addresses the subject of computer terminology in detail. (CS)

The Middlesex County Board of Education in Hyde Park (Ontario) has developed an automated tendering/purchasing system for ordering standard items that has reduced by 80 percent the time required for tendering, evaluating, awarding, and ordering items. (Author/MLF)

The Portsmouth (Virginia) school district, through its computerized energy management system, has saved money in energy use and also reduced manpower and maintenance expenses. (MLF)

Suggests that catalogs of the future, as facilitated by computer technology, should take on multiple formats. Three levels of varying form and size are envisioned for the needs and uses of the librarian, the general user, and the individual user. (Author/RAA)

Discusses a semantic network of computer literacy topics and a computer implementation (ACCOLADE) for the PLATO IV system. ACCOLADE was used by learners as a search tool for accessing knowledge about a particular topic in the computer literacy knowledge space and as a mechanism to reveal the structure of that knowledge space. References are…

The article integrates information on three topics--the quantitative backgrounds and computing needs of social science students; cooperation among social science instructors, students, and computer center user consultants; and attitudes of instructors in public administration and political science doctoral programs. (Author/DB)

By installing a computerized energy management system in only four of its schools, the Portsmouth (Virginia) school district has cut its electrical use 23 percent. (Author/MLF)

Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…

Discusses some prominent applications available today for most microcomputer systems, including: teaching computing to all students, the computer as a problem solving tool, games, drill and practice, simulation, and testing. (Author)

The advantages of centralized and decentralized computing facilities within institutions of higher learning are discussed; arguments for the decentralized but not random distribution of computing facilities for schools of teacher education are presented; and the organizational structure of one "centralized but decentralized" computing…