Considers: (1) the organization and development of social scientific knowledge about the environment; (2) the application of that knowledge in forging viable social policy for the environment; and (3) the construction of institutions in which socio-environmental knowledge may be developed and translated into policy. (LK)

Described is the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program of the National Science Foundation, a program of problem-oriented research, both applied and basic, in search of knowledge for solutions to societal problems. Four divisions are encompassed: advanced technology applications, environmental systems and resources, social systems and…

Advocates the training of environmental generalists'' in an experience-based interdisciplinary program. Environmental generalists'' are needed for managing the environmental parameters in both the long and short term. (AL)

A brief description of an interdisciplinary instructional program conducted at Antioch College which combines engineering, art and the social sciences. (AK)

Important points are that invention and innovation are important elements of technological change, that creative engineering and innovation can be encouraged, and that understanding of the innovation process can be taught on an interdisciplinary base. Course involves developing a project to solve one of the important problems in the world today.…

The marketing and vocational welding classes of our high school were brought together in an effort to prepare the students for a realistic look at industry and marketing through the formation of a corporation. (Author/JS)

The Nuffield Secondary Science Project is concerned with teaching science as a significant human activity to boys and girls. This project involves no course as such but rather material from which teachers can select. The approach is interdisciplinary and the framework consists of eight broad themes to be covered over a 3-year period. (JK)

Explores the association between mathematics and the sciences. Suggests alternative ways of looking at mathematical models according to the science under study. (JK)

Discusses the commonalities which exist among the various substantive areas of vocational education in terms of related objectives, knowledge and abilities, and methodologies. (BC)

Describes several successful programs for dealing with the educational, medical, and social problems of pregnant school girls. (AN)

An esthetic appeal is presented for the harmonious interrelationship of man and his environment. (CP)