Describes the characteristics and operational problems of optical waveguides, and concludes that the wide use of optical communications can be expected if difficulties in commercial production of components can be eliminated. (CC)

A general description of The Thomson Foundation Television College, which trains students in both television production/direction and engineering. (HB)

Analyzes two 1973 salary surveys by the American Chemical Society. Indicates that the salary gains of chemical professionals in 1973 are generally the strongest since the 1960's. (CC)

Tongue-in-cheek suggestions on how, by adopting the methods of private industry, public schools might become profitable corporations. (SP)

A selected list of films that are suitable for secondary schools through universities. They cover all phases of materials science and engineering. The films may be obtained, usually free of charge, for listed sources. (DF)

The purpose of art and music is to communicate ideas between people and this article demonstrates how music can induce selected psychological and physiological states in man. (Author/RK)

Describes and defines technology, and describes future possibilities in the realm of biology due to technological advances. (TS)