A study looked at inservice practices in clinical laboratories and at managers' perceptions of the impact and cost effectiveness of those activities. Findings indicate that most do not have an inservice budget and that new employee orientation, policy and procedure discussion, and instrumentation instruction are most effective. (JOW)

The writing center at Central-Hower High School in Akron, Ohio, provides all students access to and assistance in computerized word processing. This article describes the writing center's purpose, goals, hardware, and software, and outlines the processes used to train teachers and students in using the system. (PGD)

A visit to the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at the University of Tennessee is part of a physical education class required of all undergraduate students. The laboratory demonstration stimulates student interest and enrollment in physical education. Benefits to students, the laboratory, and the school are described. (MT)

Discussed are modifications in data analysis that allow Gran plot methodology to be extended to acidic or basic analyte solutions that would be difficult to treat by conventional equations. (RH)

This article attempts to illustrate the value of a psychobiological approach to the study of a particular behavior; in this case, vocalization of infant primates following loss of the mother. (PCB)

Discusses the legal requirements for laboratories that create hazardous wastes. Alternatives for waste disposal, including using a licensed disposal company or recycling, are proposed. (CH)

The author discusses Environmental Protection Agency regulations concerning ventilation of industrial plants and school industrial laboratories. Various alternatives are presented. (CH)

The purposes of this research were to review state standards relating to professional laboratory and field experiences, and to suggest changes which seem warranted in view of the best research and practice available. Both current standards and recommendations are discussed. (MT)

The National Collegiate Athletic Association's plan for randomly testing athletes at championships for performance-enhancing and illegal drugs will cost about $950,000, more than anticipated, and will be accompanied by a drug education program and loans to laboratories to speed the testing. (MSE)

The author discusses the method of preparing a television set or a projector to enable students in all parts of the classroom to see what is on the teacher's computer screen. By using this equipment, teachers can help students see the steps they must do. (CH)

Describes experiments in which students determine the ground state ionization constant (GSIC) by analyzing the absorption spectra of 2-naphthol in acidic, basic, and buffered solutions. Information on the ground and excited state ionization constants and on the kinetics of the excited state deprotonation-protonation reaction is included. (JN)

Reports on the current utilization level of computers in postsecondary accounting programs. Findings are taken from a survey of all 228 schools accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. (CH)

Job's method of continuous variations is a commonly used procedure for determining the composition of complexes in solution. Presents: (1) a review of the method; (2) theory of a new procedure for measuring Job's plots; and (3) an undergraduate experiment using the new method. (JN)

Results of demographic studies and statistics from state and federal courts indicate a growing need for Spanish-English court interpreters with special training in consecutive and simultaneous court interpretation. The five strongest skills which need to be taught in a court interpreter training program are identified and suggestions are given on…

The 38th Annual Summer Symposium on Analytical Chemistry (June 18-20, 1985) focused on the surface characterization of catalytic and electronic materials. Highlights of the symposium are provided, including presentations that considered lasers and microscopy. (JN)