Showing papers on "Applied science published in 1986"

Is this science

Abstract: The realization of the Borromean link in a wholly synthetic molecular form has long been perceived as a Gordian knot. Our reporting here of the nearquantitative self-assembly of this topologically achiral link from 18 components by the template-directed coordination around six zinc(II) ions of six bidentate and six tridentate ligands, resulting in the formation in alcoholic solution of 12 imine bonds, cuts this Gordian knot. The resulting Borromean ring compound extols the virtue of employing, in concert, coordination, supramolecular, and dynamic covalent chemistry to aid and abet the rapid construction of complex nanosystems by multiple cooperative self-assembly processes.

On the Foundations of Science and Technology Studies

Abstract: on Technological Literacy had something different in mind. They expected this panel would evaluate the intellectual foundations of science and technology studies, rather than its funding souces. Indeed, that is an important issue. But is is also worth noting that during the past twenty years millions of dollars from public and private foundations have been spent on academic STS programs around the country. Now is a good time to ask: To what end was this money invested? And to what effect? Given the fact that the content

Basic Course: Science and Technology in Society

Abstract: The aim of this introductory graduate course is to provide a general overview of the issues involved in science and technlogy policy studies. It provides a survey of the main theories and approaches in the social study of science and technology, from the history of technology to the economics of industrial innovation. Students are also introduced to some of the main concepts and methods of science and technology policy-making.

Introduction to Computer Science

Abstract: Introduction to the major areas of computer science including operating systems, machine architecture, programming languages, data representation and storage, and algorithm development. Includes major emphasis in problem solving and simple program concepts.