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1. Salaries of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians. A Summary of Salary Surveys, Thirteenth Edition.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Babco, Eleanor L.

Abstract

This publication reports starting salary data based on job offers made to graduating college students at all degree levels in selected curricula and graduate programs during the recruiting period of September 1986 to June 1987. Data were submitted by 164 placement offices at 143 participating colleges and universities in the United States. This report shows job offers down, but starting salaries up two to six percent over the previous year. The decrease was not spread evenly over all fields. The data show increased offers to humanities graduates, especially in merchandising and service industries. Decreases were shown mostly in engineering fields. The information provided is organized into sections including: (1) starting salaries of inexperienced graduates; (2) salaries of experienced scientific and technical personnel; (3) salaries of engineers; (4) salaries of technicians; (5) federal salaries; (6) faculty salaries; and (7) a bibliography of data sources. Included in this volume are 247 tables of data organized by rank, sex, position, status, race, region, institution, age, function, experience, specialty, and field. (CW)

Published
1987

2. Look Who's Coming to School! Changing Demographics: Implications for Science Education. Occasional Paper 89-0.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Vetter, Betty M.

Abstract

This paper discusses changes related to students that will occur during the next two decades and how they will affect science teacher's considerations of what and how to teach biology. Statistical data are presented for racial/ethnic groups. Some variables influencing the choice of a biology career are reviewed. Hands-on activities, inquiry, and appreciation for the values and methods of science are recommended for biology teaching. Lists 13 references. (YP)

Published
1988

3. American Minorities in Science and Engineering. Occasional Paper 89-3.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Vetter, Betty M.

Abstract

Minorities are a growing proportion of Americans, and the nation can no longer afford to leave any fraction of its population uneducated and unable to participate in a wide variety of professional fields and to function appropriately as taxpaying citizens. This paper examines present minority participation in engineering and science through the whole educational pipeline. Statistical data provide trends for: (1) undergraduates; (2) graduates; (3) master's degrees; (4) doctoral degrees; and (5) faculty. Lists 12 references. (YP)

Published
1989

4. Recruiting Doctoral Scientists and Engineers Today and Tomorrow. Occasional Paper 89-2.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Vetter, Betty M.

Abstract

Several forecasters project significant shortages of doctoral engineers, physical scientists, mathematicians, and computer scientists through much of the next decade. This paper discusses the shortage of doctoral scientists and engineers and the solution to the problem. The possibility of hiring foreign graduates and recruiting minorities and women in science and engineering areas is examined. An intervention program for elementary and secondary schools is suggested for solving the future problems. Lists 11 references. (YP)

Published
1989

5. Women in Science: Progress and Problems. Occasional Paper 89-1.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Vetter, Betty M.

Abstract

This paper reports the current status of women in science and engineering careers. Statistical data comparing women with men in various subject areas are presented, with graphs at these various levels: (1) precollege; (2) bachelor's degrees; (3) graduate school; (4) master's degrees; (5) doctoral degrees; and (6) labor force. Most of the statistical data show the trend over years. The obstacles on the way to a science career are explored, using the presented data. Encouraging women to participate in science and engineering areas, equal treatment in school and the workplace, shared responsibility for home and family, and a change in societal attitudes towards girls and women are recommended. (YP)

Published
1989

6. Replacing Science and Engineering Faculty in the 1990s. Occasional paper 89-4.

Author

Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology, Washington, DC. and Vetter, Betty M.

Abstract

A future faculty shortage problem in science and engineering areas is discussed. The trends of enrollment of undergraduate and graduate student by field are described. Data on current faculty, faculty vacancy rates, and faculty characteristics are presented and discussed. The characteristics include the citizenship, age, sex, and ethnic background of faculty members. Future demands are discussed by field and institution. It is concluded that time to institute a policy change is running out for the United States. Now is the last possible moment to begin to recruit U.S. students (and, particularly women and minority students) to prepare for faculty careers in the 1990s and beyond. Statistical data are provided for many variables. Lists 22 references. (YP)

Published
1989

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