Discusses the history of electron theory from 1897 to 1987. Includes the works of some physicists, such as Thomson, Lorentz, De Broglie, Bohr, Pauli, Dirac, Feynman, Wheeler, Weinberg, and Salam. (YP)

This paper discusses the mechanization of mathematical functions by means of analog electronics. Five different approaches are described which demonstrate the versatility of the analog technique by using parabolic function, exponential decay technique, projectile trajectory, trigonometry, and piecewise linear approximation techniques. (YP)

Discusses the use of logarithm and reciprocal graphs in the college physics classroom. Provides examples, such as electrical conductivity, reliability function in the Weibull model, and the Clausius-Clapeyron equation for latent heat of vaporation. Shows graphs with weighting of points. (YP)

An analogy from the game of baseball can be used to examine the philosophy involved in statistics surrounding quantum mechanical events. The "Strong Baseball Principle" is proposed and discussed. (CW)

Presents a game for students enrolled in human anatomy and physiology courses. Includes questions, answers, and game board from the Skeleton and Muscles Game. (MKR)

Describes content and conduct of a course that deals with animal use. Exposes students to a variety of perspectives from extreme to moderate concerning uses and abuses of animals. Appendix lists resources for animal uses and abuses seminar. (JRH)

Describes the research efforts of scientists involved in discovering chemical transmission of the nerve impulse. The work includes that of J.N. Langley, George Oliver, Edward A. Schafer, Reid Hunt, Henry Dale, Henry Wellcome, Otto Loewi, and others. The discovery and the importance of both acetylcholine and adrenaline are also discussed. (84…

Different types of earthquakes are described and the ability of seismologists to predict when and where earthquakes will happen is discussed. The reputation seismologists have in regard to predictive ability based on public opinion and the news media is discussed. (KR)

Discusses some of the implications of the adoption of certification standards for environmental professionals. (ZWH)

One major concern of science education reformers is deciding what and how much science should be taught. Considers the curricular implications of teaching science to provide students a background for understanding science that has yet to be discovered. (ZWH)

Describes an instructor's experience using the constructivist approach to teach college science (ZWH)

Provides insights on the use of case studies as a method of instruction. The article partitions into the following sections: (1) Case studies as a teaching technique; (2) How to write a case; (3) How to teach a case; and (4) Pluses and minuses of the case method. (ZWH)

Provides insights regarding women students in physics. Also discusses how an external organization, the American Physical Society, acted as a catalyst for enhancing science education for women. (ZWH)