ASM News Vol 62, Num 3, March, 1996

March, 1996

FORUM




Women in Science: Beyond the False Summit

Anne Petersen								p120



The challenges that lie ahead for women's leadership in general, and science in particular, are

formidable. In hiking the analogy is the true summit of the mountain that lies beyond what

appears to be the top. When looking at the statistics about women in science and engineering, it

is easy to be mislead by false summits.



        				CURRENT TOPICS	



Despite FDA Reforms, Congress Demands More				p122

FDA Also Planning Reforms for Medical Devices				p123

Commerce Officials Want Tighter Controls on Microbe Exports		p124

Ulcer Findings Could Give Officials Ulcers				p124

Female Scientists 50-50 by 2010						p125

TIGR's Genomic Tale is Growing						p126

Efforts to Coordinate, Better Use Databases				p127

Bioremediation Federal Programs, Field Trials Mark Progress		p128



					FEATURES





Microbial Degradation of Toxic Chemicals: Evolutionary Insights

and Practical Considerations

A. M. Chakrabarty							p130



Understanding and enhancing evolution of new degradative pathways in microorganisms may

help in solving chemical pollution problems



Foundation for Microbiology Supports Research, Education

Pamela Knight								p138



Nearly 50 years ago, Selman Waksman generously began reinvesting for the good of

microbiology; the dividends continue to grow



When Did Virology Start?

Ton van Helvoort							p142



Despite discoveries of nearly a century ago, the unifying concept underpinning this discipline

dates more recently to the 1950s



					ASM NEWS



Committee on Women Enters Second Quarter Century			p148



Founded in 1970, the charge to the committee to make recommendations and actively work with

institutions and departments to ensure full and equal opportunity for educational, career, ansd

personal development of all microbiologists is still appropriate



American Academy of Microbiology					p150

Education and Training							p150

Membership								p150



					DEPARTMENTS

Letters									p117

Public Affairs Report							p129

Journal Highlights							p146

Reviews and Resources							p152

Application Deadlines							p154

Meetings and Conferences Calendar					p157

Continuing Education Calendar						p157

Employment								p163
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