Weather has shaped United States' culture, national character and folklore; at times it has changed the course of history. The seven accounts compiled in this publication highlight some of the nation's weather experiences from the hurricanes that threatened Christopher Columbus to the peculiar run of bad weather that has plagued American…

This document reviews the history of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from its conception in May, 1950 to 1975. Included are reports on educational and institutional programs and science projects supported by NSF, biographical data of NSF directors and other prominent personnel associated with NSF, and the policy guidelines which have guided…

This publication contains many news items such as meeting and conference descriptions and dates, proposed and current legislative action, publication descriptions, and topical articles. The items all pertain to the impact on humanity of science and technology. In this issue, news items include NSF, NEH, and AAAS meeting and seminar notices,…

Described is the protection from space radiation afforded the earth by the atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetic field. The importance of adequate instruments is emphasized by noting how refinements of radiation detection instruments was necessary for increased understanding of space radiation. The role of controversy and accident in the research…

This publication is designed as a supplement for an introductory college science course for non-science majors. Material included relates to the basic nature of science and its relevance to man and society. Chapters include: (1) Defining "Science;" (2) The Practice of Science: A Human Activity; (3) Describing Science; (4) Science and Technology;…

This volume, the first of four, includes the first three of the eight parts in the series. Part One states the major problems and includes some general discussion on the nature and method of science and on the place of science in society. Part Two deals with the emergence of science from the centers of Babylonia, Egypt and India to its full…

This booklet is one in the "World of the Atome Series" for junior high school students and their teachers. It describes the fascinating story of the search for the key to the structure of matter. These topics are reviewed: the chemical atom of the 19th century, the planetary atom, the wave atom, inside the elementary particles, and the mystery of…

The intent of including history in physics courses is to give young students an increased sense of their own identities and a better understanding of their potential roles in our culture, as well as to show that physics is a valuable activity because it enlarges the variety of human experience. A review of the status of history in secondary school…

Although not a quantitative survey of undergraduate teaching of the history of science, this report presents information obtained from teachers and students nationwide. The report indicates that the classes in the history of science at many schools are filled largely by students majoring in the technical studies of science, engineering and…

Reviews the history of chemical engineering and the chemical industry. (MLH)

Provides a chronicle of the work of Miss Leavitt in the field of variable stars during the early part of the 20th century. (CP)

Discusses reasons why physics is considered contrived and abstract, and suggests ways to teach aspects of physics that show relations between human beings and between man and nature. (MLH)

Gives a short biography of James E. Keeler, and describes some of his outstanding discoveries, and his pioneering work in observational research where he applied physical methods to the analysis of planets, stars and nebulae. (GA)

Describes the American contributions to scientific discovery in the first half of the nineteenth century. The article also discusses the accomplishments of three American scientists of that time: Nathaniel Bowditch, Josef Henry, and Benjamin Silliman. (HM)