Articles by Paul Hambourger

After 25 years teaching and directing undergraduate research in a small physics department at a state "commuter" university, I agree with Kathryn S. Brown ("The Key To Academic Bliss Can Be Found In Large Or Small Departments," The Scientist, Oct. 28, 1996, page 15) that this can be a rewarding career. However, given today's emphasis on cost-driven management and the shift to part-time students with heavy job responsibilities, I suggest the candidate seek accurate answers to the following quest

The recent article “NSF Reinstitutes Training Grants To Spur Interdisciplinary Science” (The Scientist, Oct. 2, 1989, page 1) leads me to wonder if NSF has fully considered the availability of jobs and research funding for the trainees once they get their degrees. It appears that many of these students will be trained in fields in which research is done primarily at universities. To make adequate use of their training they will need startup funds and ongoing grant support in amount