Research on the structure, growth, development, and loss of hair in humans is reviewed. Studies designed to investigate methods of hair restoration using minoxidil and other compounds and treatments are discussed. (CW)

Comments on this issue's article by Ward, Vela, and Hass on children's category learning. Suggests that aspects of the authors' methodology may have led them to underestimate holistic processing. (PCB)

Described is the use of fluorometry in an experiment where the fluorescence of riboflavin is specifically quenched when titrated with riboflavin-binding protein. The amount of riboflavin, required by all organisms, in an unknown solution and the dissociation constant of the vitamin-protein complex can be determined using this method. (KR)

Critiques a recent book by Madeleine R. Grumet called "Bitter Milk: Women and Teaching." Shows how Grumet's thesis is useful for writing center workers, insofar as both claim that knowledge evolves in the context of human relationships. (HB)

Asserts that concerns over the use of animals in science education is confounded by the unworthy introduction of false sentiment by animal rights groups, which persist in ignoring the realities of biology. (PR)

Notes that writing centers use computers for computer-assisted instruction and word processing. Suggests that as the field moves towards the social in its scholarship and its writing technologies, writing centers might look towards e-mail for new forms of tutor-student collaboration. Describes an experiment with e-mail tutoring. Explores…

Investigates relationships between students' attitudes toward chemistry and their perceived laboratory environments in Singapore high schools. Examines environmental-attitude relationships using multiple regression analysis and the Hierarchical Linear Model. Finds positive associations between the nature of the laboratory classroom environment and…

Reports on how OECD Member countries are rethinking their school labs with a move toward more flexible approaches in areas such as incorporating new technology, design, safety, and classroom flexibility. Switzerland, France, Ireland, South Australia, and the state of Maryland are covered. (GR)

Discusses the application of methodological techniques to social science Web experiments, and suggests topics in library and information science most conducive to research on the World Wide Web. Topics include causal inference; the Web as a venue for research; Web experiments versus laboratory experiments; and internal, construct, and external…

Presents a laboratory activity designed to be a botanical autotutorial tour of a supermarket, meant to increase students' appreciation of the role that botany plays in the production of food. (WRM)

Discusses concerns surrounding the future of writing centers. Claims that although most institutions have writing centers, they are generally underfunded, the staff is comprised of underpaid student workers, and the centers are not institutionally viable. (NH)

Discusses the increasing interest in the unhappiness in academic research and questions management and mentoring problems, especially in laboratory environments. Suggests that the individual level of the problem depends on the environment. Lists tips for a productive team of managers. Differentiates between management and mentor goals and focus…

Examines student attitudes towards biochemical experiments and their effect on student learning. Finds that biochemical experiments in the medical curriculum are valuable, but efforts should be directed more towards the development of students' attitudes and approaches to the exercise. (Author/CCM)

Presents a strategic consultancy model for establishing a business communication center. Discusses its application in two stages at the University of South Carolina in proposing and establishing such a center. Discusses identifying principles; identifying stakeholders; defining goals; analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats;…

Discussion of computer-supported collaborative learning, distributed artificial intelligence, and intelligent tutoring systems focuses on the concept of agents, and describes a virtual learning environment that has a multi-agent system. Describes a model of interactions in collaborative learning and discusses agents for Web-based virtual…