Describes an experiment using an analog computer which allows students to work with familiar problems, and to program the computers themselves. (SL)

Describes an experiment to distinguish aldehydes from ketones utilizing a recently introduced reagent. (SL)

Describes a three period project type laboratory experiment designed to maintain student interest. (SL)

Describes a beginning level undergraduate chemistry course designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of delocalized and localized molecular orbitals. (SL)

Short articles are presented discussing the Rutherford experiment, distribution curves for 1s electrons, and titrimetric determination of the oxidation states of vanadium. (SL)

Reports that a number of indicators picture a noticeable improvement in the job situation for chemical professionals. (SL)

Unstructured and structured evaluation modes were used to probe teacher perceptions of a socially-oriented chemistry course for non-science majors. Students' assessments reinforced teacher perceptions. This procedure yielded information concerning course content, societal relevance, motivation, interest, laboratory and demonstration exercises,…

A survey conducted by the College Placement Council indicates that employment for chemical professionals has made solid gains in the Spring of 1977, especially in the hiring of new graduates by industry, schools, and government. The largest hiring increases occurred in the aerospace, electronics, petroleum, and glass/paper packaging categories.…

Science activities and laboratory techniques suggested by contributors for use in the middle school are provided. (CP)

Describes a teacher seminar held at the University of Minnesota to introduce the addition of courses of industrial chemistry into higher education science curriculums in order to better prepare college science graduates for positions in industry. (SL)

The goal of many colleges is to make the organic chemistry laboratory completely flameless by using electric heating equipment. Benefits of eliminating the Bunsen burner, electrical heating equipment and accessories, hazards remaining in flameless laboratories, and design standards related to laboratory liability are the major topic areas…

Describes a chemistry program in which experiments are performed for students in grades one to three. The experiments use only materials and apparatus found in the average home so they can be reported by teachers or parents. Students become involved in the program by asking questions and making predictions. (JN)

Describes the nature, implementation, evaluation, and future plans of an international cooperative work experience program (called the ABC model) in which undergraduate students combine travel with employment in industrial research-oriented projects. The program involves universities in Australia, Great Britain, and Canada (the letters ABC…

Describes an interdisciplinary chemistry course at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in which at least one quarter of the time is devoted to materials science. Includes information on course content, laboratory work, and assessment of student performance on chemistry and materials science topics. (JN)

Presents a laboratory exercise that illustrates stoichiometry, limiting reagents, and proportionality. Highlights the safety and low cost factors of this exercise. Outlines procedures for the students. (ML)