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department. Faculty members participating include
Mortimer Schultz and Edward Klevans of nuclear
engineering, William Lochstet of physics and Steven Goldman
of philosophy.
The class also has hosted several outside speakers in areas
such as biology, economics, nuclear engineering and
geography.
"We're trying to offer different points of view, and
sometimes we get into some real shouting matches," Schultz
said. "It's an educational experience. We try to show the
students that there is no absolute authority, that this stuff isn't
carved in stone somewhere."
Commenting on current talk about reactors, Schultz said,
"These are complicated social-technical programs. YOu can't
come in like a Nader with a five-minute report on reactors. We
spend five hours talking about safety.
Schultz said this course only deals with the problem on a
relatively simple factual level but could go much deeper.
Students in -the course said although the course involves a
good deal of work, it is stimulating and has increased their
understanding of the advantages and problems connected
with nuclear reactors.
At one recent class meeting, Forest Remick, associate
professor of nuclear engineering and a member of the Atomic
Safety Licensing Board, spoke on the structure of the Atomic
Energy Commission, reactor regulatory and safety laws, and
the licensing and challenge process.
A discussion which - followed touched on such topics as
political pressure on the AEC, how commissioners are
appointed and the degree of regulation necessary to assure
adequate safety.
Plans for STS expansion are underway. Lewis said funds
are being sought for the development of "teaching modules"
which will be given to Commonwealth campuses and other
By STEVE AUERWECK
Collegian Staff Writer
A University program is trying to resolve the differences
between "scientists" and "humanists." -
Commonly known as STS, Science, Technology and Society
is designed to help students in all majors explore
interrelationships between scientific and technical fields and
the social sciences and humanities.
Its courses use interdisciplinary team teaching, outside
speakers and audio-aisual aids to provide a wide range of
viewpoints.
According to Arthur 0. Lewis, assistant dean for resident
instruction in the College of the Liberal Arts and the
committee's chairmati, STS was designed for students who
lack interest in standard science courses.
But, he said, science and engineering students wishing to
avoid the accusation that engineers "just go ahead and build
things without realizing the impact" also are welcome.
"We're trying to show how technology does relate, and
we're shirking our responsibilities as faculty if we don't,
PIVOT.• for PSU poetry
By BILL SPANGLER
Collegian Staff Writer
A poetry magazine on a college
campus might sound like an impossible
dream to most people; a poetry
magazine that could support itself might
.be even more fantastic. But Pivot, Penn
State's poetry magazine, has entered its
24th year as a self-supporting journal.
Pivot is published annually by the
Poetry Workshop, English 113 under the
direction of Joseph Grucci, associate
professor of English.
According to Grucci, the purpose of
Pivot is to provide an outlet for and to
improve student writing.
"We don't make poets, because poets
need imagination and insight and-these
cannot be taught. But we do succeed in
improving the quality of their writing,"
Grucci said.
YSA urges fight for education
By BARB WHITE
Collegian Staff Writer
Students can support their
right to an education by
fighting for the Young
Socialists' right to stay on
campus, a YS spokesman
said last night.._
YS spokesman David
Keller said the University
must cut back on student
facilities and increase tuition
this Spring unless they get a
$1,500 increase over last
year's budget.
Teachers are unionizing
and the teamsters are up for a
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All poems written in class in the
previous year are considered for Pivot.
In addition, contributions are solicited
from the University community.
No priority is given to peoms written
in class, but Grucci said people in the
workshop would naturally be "a little
more knowledgeable 4 and their work
more "sophisticated.'
All poetry is judged by Grucci, Jack
McManis, assistant professor of
and Paulyne Fisher, of State College.
Pivot also includes poetry from
outside the University. The present issue
includes works by Senator Eugene
McCarthy and Chilean poet Pablo
Neruda.
The magazine is supported by sales
money and patron donations. Like other
publications, Pivot is facing increased
printing expenses, but Grucci said he
plans to look for a grant to offset them.
new contract in the Spring, he education," Keller said.
added. YS will fight to stay—on
The University does not campus by asking the support
want any opposition during of other student
this time, so they are trying to organizations, forming a
"kick us off campus by not committee of East Halls
letting us have a table in East residents to regain the YS
Halls," Keller said. table there and - asking the
"The closing down of support of local unions.
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problems. It is caused by the the third or fourth week of
same economic crisis. The Winter Term in front of Old
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Lewis said. "We all make tectmieal decisions by voting, or by
buying or not buying, and the more we know about what's
involved the better off we're going to be," he said.
"Some people say, for example, that it's wrong to put money
into the space program if we still have people who are
hungry," Lewis said. '
"But the situation is such that the money going to put a man
on the moon may not save one guy who's hungry today, but it
may save 10 tomorrow. It's not an easy decision to make, but I
hope this kind of program will make it a little more possible to
divide our resources."
On this basis, the Committee has developed 10 courses it
hopes will be offered at least once a year. Included are topics
like technological Changes, science, philosophy and religion,
food and man, science and public policy, and technology
assessment as indicators of the quality of life.
The unique material in these courses is augmented by its
method of presentation. At least two, and in some cases
several, senior faculty members teach each course.
One example of this method is STS 471, Reactors, Radiation
and Society, offered this term by the nuclear engineering
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The "Friends of Pivot" also supplied
the seven $25 prizes awarded this year.
This year's winners were Mary- Ellen
Moll (9th-English); Alison Moll (6th-pre
medicine); Gregory Bolten (graduate—
education); Stephanie Bugen (graduate
—secondary education); Ralph Smith
(11th-English); Glenn Cunningham
(10th-psychology) and Gloria Dixon, an
alumnus.
Among the Pivot contributors who
have continued to write are Donald
Newlove, a novelist, and Matthew
Robinson, who .writes and acts for
television's "Sesame Street."
Grucci plans to retire next year, but
will continue to publish Pivot.
"Publishing poetry is a risky
business," he said, "but when I brought
up the idea of Pivot in 1951, no one
thought it would get off the ground."
represent the YS in the legal
action.
Keller said YS must do
everything it can to regain the
table in East Halls before it
can start legal action because
of what he called "right wing
forcesin the Centre County
court. We definitely can-win
the case. We have a very good
case," he quoted Donovan as
saying.
YS should be permitted to
have the table because they
do not make a profit from
their literature sales, Keller
said.
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colleges.
Lewis also outlined plans to extend the program to
Continuing Education and to produce several programs for
WPSX-TV to be broadcast Winter Term. "The idea is to get
some of these problems out to the people as a whole and to see
if we can raise the consciousness a little," he said.
Lewis said the College of Arts and Architecture soon may
join the STS steering committee to bring additional emphasis
on technology's effect on the humanities and values. He
suggested examining the connections between those engaged
in creative art and creative science.
All STS courses are taught at the 400 level, although they
have no prerequisites. But plans to extend the program to a
100-level introductory course are being spurred by new degree
requirements passed last year by the University Senate. They
require all new students to have three credits in
"technological concepts."
Lewis said although - the STS' courses were developed
separately, all have been approved for the new requirement.
He said a 100-level course would meet the needs of interested
students not wishing to specialize.
STS courses to be offered during Winter and Spring Terms
include:
—STS or Engineering 410, Technology; Its Character, Role
and Function, Winter Term;
—STS or Earth and Mineral Sciences 420 and 421, Energy
and Modern Society and Materials and. Modern Society,
Spring Term;
—STS or Philosophy 435, The Interrelation of Science,
Philosophy and Religion, Spring Term;
—and STS 471, Reactors, Radiation and Society, Spring
Term.
Students wishing more information should contact the dean
of resident instruction in their college.