Discusses the research purposes and activities of the Pioneer mission, including the instruments used, data on Jupiter's radiation belt, and information about cosmic ray intensity. Included is a description of the scientist's view about the value of the space program. (CC)

Presents the highlights of the American Geological Institute's 18th Annual survey of enrollment, as reported by chairmen of university geoscience departments. Tabulated data provide a breakdown of enrollment by year and field of study for degree-granting departments in the United States and Canada. (JR)

Discusses the origin of life on the basis of information about cosmic evolution, stellar alchemy, atmospheric histories, and rise and fall of civilizations. Indicates that man's contact with other civilizations in our galaxy may be made possible through studies of interstellar communication. (CC)

Computers are used to assist in teaching a first year course in introductory general geology to non-specialists. The course does not use traditional lecturing. (Df)

Many benefits from aerospace research have occurred: research on quiet aircraft engines, worldwide news coverage, contributions to the national economy, development of reliable fluid amplifiers and logic systems, attempts to control airport congestion, a low speed air sensor for use on a pulmonary flow meter and even as a flow meter in a large…

New York Regents Examinations during the period, 1952-1970, showed few changes in composition or emphasis. (Author/CP)