Bridges of science

Article Abstract:

The American Assn for the Advancement of Science's Arctic and Pacific Divs and the Far East Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences will meet at a regional conference in 1994 to exchange information about the history, sociology and ecology of the arctic and North Pacific regions.

Arctic regions, North Pacific Ocean

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AAAS: conference on diversity

Article Abstract:

Speakers addressing the AAAS-sponsored conference, 'Fostering Diversity in the Scientific Workforce in the Pharmaceutical and Biochemical Industries,' repeatedly made the point that the biopharmaceutical industry is making progress in recruiting minorities, but has much yet to do.

Pharmaceutical industry, Recruiting, Scientists, Workplace multiculturalism, Workplace diversity

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AAAS Pacific Division meets in British Columbia

Article Abstract:

Research topics at the meeting included: a call for new earthquake-response models for the Vancouver, BC area; a call for an international study of harmful organisms transported by cargo ships; and CASCADE, a new simulation model to aid forest-management decisions.

Research, Models, Natural history, Forest management, Seismological research, Vancouver, British Columbia, Pest introduction

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