scholarly journals Introduction

1996 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 197
Author(s):  
Stephen J Buckman ◽  
Erich Weigold
Keyword(s):  
National Science Foundation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Chemical Physics ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Molecular Physics ◽  
Research School ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
National Science ◽  
National University ◽  
Atomic And Molecular Physics

The Advanced Workshop on Atomic and Molecular Physics was held at the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Australian National University between February 13-15, 1995. The Workshop was a bilateral meeting involving physicists and chemists from Australia and the United States and the main goals were to bring together research workers in the field of low energy atomic and chemical physics to review recent advances and to chart possible directions for the future. The Workshop attracted 75 registrants. Of these, 20 eminent speakers in diverse areas of atomic and molecular physics were supported directly by grants from the Department of Industry, Science and Technology (Australia) and the National Science Foundation (USA). The remaining 55 attendees comprised 30 staff and, most importantly, 25 postgraduate students from Australian institutions.

John Henry Carver 1926 - 2004

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
R. W. Crompton ◽  
G. D. Dracoulis ◽  
B. R. Lewis ◽  
K. G. McCracken ◽  
J. S. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Physics ◽  
Outer Space ◽  
Small Satellite ◽  
Physical Sciences ◽  
Molecular Physics ◽  
Atmospheric Physics ◽  
Research School ◽  
Scientific Advisory ◽  
Atomic And Molecular Physics ◽  
The University

John Henry Carver made distinguished contributions to national and international physics, not only through his research in nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, and planetary atmospheric physics, but also as a scientific administrator. His years as the Elder Professor of Physics at the University of Adelaide saw him enter the field of rocket-based atmospheric physics by forging strong links with the nearby Weapons Research Establishment through which he had access to rockets to fly equipment developed in his laboratory and, eventually, to launch a small satellite developed and built by his team. This led to his appointment to the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which he chaired for the record term of twenty-five years. As an academic administrator he was equally distinguished, serving on numerous boards and committees of the University of Adelaide before moving to Canberra as Director of the Australian National University's Research School of Physical Sciences, a position he held for fifteen years. In addition, he served with distinction on numerous national and international scientific advisory bodies. He was a passionate advocate for his School and his leadership will be long remembered.

National Science Foundation

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 110-110
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
International Programs ◽  
Cooperative Research ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Grant Support ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
National Science

Within the National Science Foundation, the Division of International Programs administers the United States-Africa Cooperative Science Program. Three types of cooperative activities receive grant support under the program: cooperative research projects, scientific seminars or workshops, and scientific visits including travel to plan or confer about scientific activities. Priority is given to projects which focus on resources, food and nutrition, ecology, and engineering. Organizations which are eligible for grant funding include non-profit higher educational institutions, scientific institutes, scientific and technical institutes and similar organizations that are chartered to do business in the United States. A list of project grants for FY 1976 and FY 1977 was not obtained.

Mathematics education in the elementary schools of the Soviet Union

1968 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-114
Author(s):  
Virginia Carlton
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
National Science Foundation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Curriculum Revision ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
National Science ◽  
Mathematics Educators ◽  
Mathematically Talented

A group of mathematics educators, twenty from the United States and one from England,* visited mathematics education facilities in the Soviet Union (Moscow, Kiev, and Leningrad), from August 27 to September 9, 1966. The tour was sponsored by the NCTM under the supervision of the Committee on I nternational Mathematics Education, with some financial support from the National Science Foundation. The tour followed the conclusion of the International Congress of Mathematicians which was held in Moscow from August 16-26, 1966. The main purpose of the group was to visit persons and institutions which are involved in the education of the mathematically talented student. Two major topics on which members of the group focused during the tour were: (1) curriculum revision and research and (2) special schools and devices for stimulating interest in superior students.

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