Informs of the initiation of two projects: the supply of journals to developing countries and a summer seminar for foreign graduate students. Appeals to the physics community for suggestions, help, and new ideas. (CC)

Discusses the reduction of the one- and three-dimensional diffusion equation to the difference equation and its stability, convergence, and heat-flow applications under different boundary conditions. Indicates the usefulness of this presentation for beginning students of physics and engineering as well as college teachers. (CC)

In the wake of general interest in science and especially in physics, attempts are made in the physics departments to simplify the content and its nature. Describes one such program which could be taken for an undergraduate degree, with physics as a major, by non-science students. (PS)

International cooperation for scientific advancement in developing countries is recognized as possible and necessary. Areas of manpower shortage and feelings of isolation among physicists could be partially solved by modifying science education programs for foreign students in the United States. Several programs in physics departments and…

The results of a survey of the chairmen of physics departments in the publicly supported two-year colleges in New York are presented. Included questions on the acceptability of the Doctor of Arts degree, degrees held by current staff members, and course work background desired in new staff members. (Author/TS)

Discusses the use of an integrated circuit operational amplifier in an introductory electronics laboratory course for undergraduate science majors. The advantages of this approach and the implications for scientific instrumentation are identified. Describes a number of experiments suitable for the undergraduate laboratory. (Author/DF)

An effective way to learn science concepts and methodology is to work on actual problems which scientists try to solve in the laboratories. Describes an actual program of cooperation between school students and research laboratory in the community. Industries and laboratories generally welcome such cooperative projects. (PS)

Describes Don Herbert's (Mr. Wizard) efforts in developing instructional films for teaching science to 9-13 year olds. Gives an account of Herbert's background through his 14 years on television's Watch Mr. Wizard" program. Briefly, describes four of the six films produced under the title Science 20." Presents Herbert's attempt in a few of these…