Examines the evolution of the writing center at Queens College City University of New York. Asserts that a sense of community is the most important element of a writing center. (MM)

Describes redundancy and security problems with large personal computer (PC) laboratories and addresses benefits of connecting PC lab workstations via local area networks. (JOW)

Discusses a model that demonstrates the value of using computer simulation for planning in the management of a microcomputer resource laboratory. It allows a clear understanding of relationships between possible acquisition decisions and the ability of the laboratory to serve the needs of faculty and students effectively. (JOW)

Addresses problems currently faced by writing labs: training staff, incorporating usable word processing, and establishing working relationships with both academic and nonacademic communities. (JAD)

This article reviews the literature and presents data on sensory deprivation stress and supplemental stimulation of the rat pup and the preterm neonate. (PCB)

Described is a student preparation of YBa2Cu3O8-x, a classroom demonstration of its superconductivity, and an analytical chemistry experiment dealing with the oxidation state of copper in the material. (RH)

Described is a workshop for grades 5-8 school teachers and students related to synthetic polymers. Participants become familiar with polymer theory and practice experiments they can use in class. Sources of materials used in the workshop are listed. (RH)

Questions and answers from the book "Guidelines for Robotics Program Development" are presented, addressing some of the major issues confronted by the person setting the direction for a robotics training program. (CT)

Presents current licensing practices of software for microcomputers and demonstrates inadequacies of these practices to situations where installations make use of multiple microcomputers using realistic scenarios. Suggestions for possible revisions to licensing agreements that might alleviate these inadequacies are provided. (MBR)

Although various methods are used to study solution chemistry, relationships between them are generally not self-evident, and the theory and procedure underlying each technique are frequently learned and memorized separately. Therefore, all of these methods are classified within a unified framework that clearly demonstrates relationships and…

Describes a method by which teachers can either produce their own silver of "technical" quality or recycle silver chloride residues to recover the silver for similar reuse. Procedures used are outlined and economics of the method are discussed. (JN)

A previous part (Analytical Chemistry; v57 n9 p1057A) discussed the theoretical aspects of diode ultraviolet-visual (UV-VIS) spectroscopy. This part describes the applications of diode arrays in analytical chemistry, also considering spectroelectrochemistry, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), HPLC data processing, stopped flow, and…

Discusses the nature of semiconductor chemical reactor engineering, illustrating the application of this engineering with research in physical vapor deposition of cadmium sulfide at both the laboratory and unit operations scale and chemical vapor deposition of amorphous silicon at the laboratory scale. (JN)

Reviews various spectroscopic techniques currently used to analyze real physical surfaces that bound two actual phases. Problems inherent in analyzing these surfaces and possible approaches that may be taken are considered. (JN)

Discusses the use of laboratory courses as an invaluable teaching aid to assist in meeting both social and technical objectives. The use of laboratories in conjunction with technical theory courses, as well as in making students aware of their responsibilities to themselves, their teams, and to the instructor are described. (BC)