HIGH SCHOOL
TEACHER TRAINING
(continued)
DR. GLASS remarked that even among those who had
taken the college level isotope training, some of
the students appeared to have insufficient intellectual
curiousity about radiobiclogy and indicated that some
early training mignt arouse interest.
He suggested
that the program might better be reorganized on two
different levels.
The first Summer's work devoted to the funda-
mentals including the use of the kit of laboratory equipment and
in high school level experiments and a second Summer devoted to
the principais of radiobiology.
DR. GLASS expressed the opinion
that the program be supplemented to increase the opportunities of
introducing new students into the program. Serious consideration
should be given to the awarding of scholarships purely on the basis
of students ability as in the scholarships and the fellowships
offered by the National Sciences Foundation and the National
Institute of Health. It is often difficult, however, to evaluate
the interest or ability of high school students or even college
undergraduates since they have received Little guidance in this
respect.
Dr.
Shields Warren
DR. WARREN pointed out that in the consideration of any scholar-
ehip program, the problem of security clearance always arises.
There is still in existance a rider on the
appropriations bill which requires security clear-
SECURITY
CLEARANCE
REQUIREMENTS
ance for those participating in the AEC fellowship
program.
A lengthy discussion followed as to the
problem of restrictions imposed by the security
rider on the appropriations bill and whether or not
an outright grant given to an institution which in
turn was used in part to provide scholarships was
subject to the security rider.
The relationship
between such allotments and salaries given to research students
participating in AEC contracts was discussed.
There is also the
problem of supplying funds which are mixed with other funds some
of which are provided by other organizations to provide fellowships.
It appeared clear that in a literal interpretation, the fellowship
rider would not be applicable, but on the other hand, it was
pointed out by MR. BROWN that it would not be wise to ignore the
intent of the Legislature on the matter.
DR. SHILLING in response to a question by DR. DUNHAM indicated that
he did not expect to receive specific recommendations from the
Committee at this time but interpreted their comments as indicating
general approval of the program.
It was suggested, therefore, that
a motion be worded to express the opinion of the Committee on the
education program, particularly with respect to any restriction in