B. The Contribution of American Industry to Science Teaching

Abstract

In this article, Mr. Stark briefly outlines the development of relations between business-industry and education, and then describes some of the educational functions of the industry he knows best, the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. In this connec tion, he discusses the School Service Department, with its offerings of teaching aids in the form of pamphlets, charts, kits, etc., he points out the policy of no advertising in such materials and describes some of the detail which goes into the preparation of such aids. This industry's series of educational radio programs is brought under discus sion, as are its Science Talent Search and its program of scholarships and fellowships. In conclusion, the writer discusses the formation of two special groups of N.S.T.A., the Advisory Council on Industry-Science Teaching Relations, and the Business- Industry Section, with its well-known "packet service" to N.S.T.A. members.