While much contemporary theoretical discussion has centered upon "professionalism" in broadcast journlism, little attention has been paid to describing the professional orientations of currently practicing newsmen. Results ofa survey that tested the self-concept of working journalists in television and radio revealed that the respondents…

Relating the supply of scientific manpower to the educational potential of the general population and the productive capacity of the educational system, this study disaggregates independent projections of scientific manpower supply and demand to yield projections for water resources manpower. This supply of engineers, natural scientists, and…

The joint study group was established to identify the most urgent research and training needs in agricultural engineering in Brazil and to recommend how best to meet those needs. Specific recommendations are given for a long-term program to establish quality programs in education and research in agricultural engineering in Brazil and means to gain…

In January 1976, a letter and questionnaire were sent to undergraduate alumni of the classes of 1971 through 1975 to obtain information about post-graduation activities as they related to undergraduate majors. More than half the graduates who got jobs after graduating did so in areas related to their major and at a professional or…

Discusses the electrical engineering profession, qualifications needed to enter the field, and careers graduates in electrical engineering may pursue. (SL)

This article by the Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States addresses questions relating to public regard for scientists and engineers and the responsibilities of scientists and engineers today and in the future. (SL)

The nature of Health Systems Agencies (HSA's) and the role of environmental health professionals in one particular agency is reviewed with the hope that environmental health professionals throughout the country will be encouraged to participate in HSA's in their areas. (BB)

Brings together empirically based information on organization development careers and personal knowledge of the field to synthesize a systems model of the OD career milieu. Main OD practitioner roles are identified as internal, full-time external, and university faculty/part-time external. (Author)

Only the future will be able to determine to what degree gerontology will emerge as a completely autonomous discipline whose members share a common identity and who are organized to protect the vested interests of this particular occupational group. (Author)

In a study of the relationship of sex differences to success in science careers, data were analyzed for 229 female and 221 male chemists who obtained Ph.D's at American universities between 1955 and 1961. Findings indicate that male chemists slightly outpublish female chemists and that sex differences do exist in the determinants of productivity.…

Discusses problems, opportunities, and challenges of the chemical profession. (SL)

Provides an analysis of 13 job layoffs, each of which involved the job termination of three or more chemists or chemical engineers. (SL)

One of the difficulties in assessing the affirmative action performance of colleges and universities is that data on the availability of minority candidates with advanced degrees is poor. (Author)

Lists alternative positions to be considered by English majors, sources of information about jobs, and tips for the job seeker. (AA)

Absence of a well-articulated conceptual framework that encompasses the entire spectrum of social work practice is a major source of long-standing identity crisis. This article examines some of the common elements and distinctive features of the mission, objectives, and specializations that have been advanced within professional social work.…