Opportunities in Chemistry: Today and Tomorrow

这项建议涉及支持印刷国家科学院的一本有关化学的书籍，并结合“化学日”向教师和学生分发。这次活动的日程安排非常短，活动的一个主要优点是它在鼓励实习研究化学家参与科学教育问题方面发挥了作用。因此，SEE的工作人员对该提案进行了特别审查。主题不同的判断实际上是相当一致的，对提案的优点和缺点的看法是明确和一致的。这一主题是对化学研究现状的公认研究。观众和影响是值得的，尽管有限。如果没有NSF的支持，这一规模是否可行值得怀疑。所要求的支助是象征性的，资金主要由其他来源提供：NAS和私营公司。作为对科学界建议的回应，NAS正在寻求将报告《化学中的机会》的传播范围扩大到高中水平。该报告的特别版正在准备中，适合高中化学教师和预科学生，将在全国范围内推出。大部分费用……付给作者、印刷和发行的费用……由NAS和致力于化学福利的非联邦组织承担，包括美国化学学会和化学研究委员会。这项提议要求国家科学基金会提供25000美元，作为补充印刷和分发报告的部分支助，预算总额为95000美元。//

This proposal concerns support for printing of a National Academy of Science book about chemistry, and distribution for teachers and students in conjunction with "Chemistry Day". The schedule of this event is very short, and a principal virtue of the activity is its role in encouraging participation of practicing research chemists in the problems of science education. So the proposal was given special ad hoc review by SEE staff members. The subject matter disparate judgments are infact quite consistent, and the views of the proposal's strengths and weaknesses are both clear and consistent. The subject matter is a well recognized study of the state of chemistry research. The audience and impact are worthwhile though limited. Without NSF support, it is doubtful that the volume is viable. The support requested is nominal and the funding is largely supplied by other sources: NAS and private corporations. Responding to suggestions from the scientific community, the NAS is seeking to expand dissemination of the report, OPPORTUNITIES IN CHEMISTRY, to the high school level. A special edition of the report, suitable for high school chemistry teachers and advanced placement students is being prepared to be available nationally. The bulk of the costs..fees to the authors, printing, and distribution..are being borne by the NAS and by non.federal organizations dedicated to the welfare of chemistry, including the American Chemical Society, and the Council for Chemical Research. This proposal requests $25,000 from NSF as partial support for supplemental printing and distribution of the report, in an overall budget of $95,000.//