Chlor-alkali technology is one of the largest electrochemical industries in the world, the main products being chlorine and caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) generated simultaneously by the electrolysis of sodium chloride. This technology is reviewed in terms of electrochemical principles and manufacturing processes involved. (Author/JN)

Nearly all aluminum is produced by the electrolysis of alumina dissolved in a molten cryolite-based electrolyte, the Hall-Heroult Process. Various aspects of the procedure are discussed, focusing on electrolyte chemistry, dissolution of alumina, electrode reactions, current efficiency, and cell voltage. Suggestions for graduate study related to…

College psychology students were required to make contact with an organization and obtain permission to conduct a job satisfaction survey with its employees, develop questionnaires, collect data, and compile an "Executive Summary" which was given to the organization and then presented in class. (RM)

Universities are looking to industry for help in funding scientific research, but the new partnerships have raised questions about the role of universities. Issues related to these university-industry relationships are discussed, including fundamental differences between academic/industrial goals and possible conflicts arising from these…

Offers six proposals for integrating children's television viewing experiences into educational curriculum, including notions of how educated viewers use medium, how medium functions, television viewing, student influence on way medium is used in society, total community involvement, and qualifications for teachers of television. (EJS)

The Standard Oil Company of Ohio (SOHIO) will underwrite the Science Resources for the Schools (SRS) program which is aimed at U.S. junior high schools. The $1.67 million project will provide schools with science resources to help them upgrade their science education capabilities. Highlights of the program are provided. (Author/JN)

Discusses reasons for including industrial chemistry into the college chemistry curriculum. One reason is that chemistry students, and students generally, should appreciate the role of the chemical industry in our history, economy, and culture. Problems associated with teaching industrial chemistry are addressed and a British university/industry…

Reviews the difficulties associated with acquiring Spanish materials (books, periodicals, and other publications) from Latin America and describes a number of ways in which the acquisition of such items may be facilitated. The growing Latin American publishing industry, gifts and exchanges, and acquisition tactics and sources are discussed. (JL)

Presents guidelines for field trips to chemical industries. Includes examples of objectives, administrative aspects (time off from school, contact persons, transportation, pre/post-trip discussions, and guides at the industrial facility). Includes an evaluation of trips taken to industrial plants in Israel. (JN)

Examines the current state of acceptance and use of microformatted visual materials for serious research in art. Problems of resolution, color fidelity, permanence, and large audience image display are discussed against new trends in publication and distribution which together can increase the holdings and research capacity of institutions.…

Describes changes in the design of products and in planning, managing, and coordinating their manufacture. Focuses on discrete-products manufacturing industries, encompassing the fabrication and assembly of automobiles, aircraft, computers and microelectric components of computers, furniture, appliances, foods, clothing, building materials, and…

Recent federal revenue rulings conclude that sale of broadcast rights to national radio and television or an independent producer by a tax-exempt organization does not constitute an unrelated trade or business. The rulings and their potential effects on colleges and universities are examined. (MSE)

Reviews the benefits and hazards of genetic engineering, or "recombinant-DNA" research. Recent federal safety rules issued by NIH which ease the strict prohibitions on recombinant-DNA research are explained. (CS)

Summarizes viewpoints on the science policy, including those (1) of Harvey Brooks in "Science and Technology Policy for the 1980's"; (2) in the National Science Foundations'"Five Year Outlook"; and (3) of Christopher Wright, Director of Science Policy Program at Carnegie Institute of Washington. (SK)

This study describes the efforts of one sociology department to both discover and expand career opportunities for sociology majors in nontraditional areas. Potential employers in business and industry most frequently indicated that they could envision using sociology majors in people-management areas such as personnel, labor relations, and…