Condenses the current research in exploration for gas and oil as described at a symposium at Case Western Reserve University. Briefly discusses reserves, oil exploration and extraction techniques. (BR)

Presents a general classification of charged particles, their electrical properties, and their industrial applications. (GS)

Reports interference fringes that appear when a loaded plate of transparent non-crystalline plastic is placed between crossed polars; describes polarization of light sources and the origin of the analyzing polarizer. (GS)

This paper is based on an analysis of a portion of data collected during a 6-month field study in a chemistry department in a Canadian university. Specifically, the views on the interaction among science, technology, and society (STS) held by undergraduates in this department were examined using a variation of VOSTS CDN-2. In addition, individual…

Demonstrations in astronomy classes seem to be more necessary than in physics classes for three reasons. First, many of the events are very large scale and impossibly remote from human senses. Secondly, while physics courses use discussions of one- and two-dimensional motion, three-dimensional motion is the normal situation in astronomy; thus,…

This document consists of the call numbers and holdings of journals listed in the "Applied Science and Technology Index" (ASTI) located in the libraries of North Carolina State University (NCSU). In addition to helping ASTI users at NCSU, it may also be used for regional and national purposes. As a regional resource it may help libraries…

This article describes a course in information retrieval which is given to third-year chemistry undergraduates. (DT)

Brief descriptions are given of 12 suggested short courses aimed at helping non-science majors attain a broader understanding of chemistry applied to social needs. (DT)

Eight laboratory exercises are described which involve the protein properties of hemoglobin, and six experiments are outlined which involve hemoglobin as a metalloprotein. (DT)

Some concerns are expressed about many students who lack mathematics preparation for understanding college physics. Several possible solutions are identified. (RH)