Richard H. Foote

Computer-Based Information System for Insect and Arachnid Systematists

Development and operation of a computer-based pilot project to catalog published and unpublished information about fruit flies are described. Examples of computer printouts that answer multiple-part questions demonstrate some of the diversity, flexibility, and utility of the system. Data from literature dating from 1758 are included. Data elements emphasize characters important to taxonomy and biological control; however, they can be expanded to many other subject matter areas should interest and funding become available.

Reports of Representatives to Scientific Bodies for 1972

The AAAS Council met December 30, 1971, in Philadelphia. The morning session began at 9 :00 a.m. and concluded at 12 :00; there were 225 members present. The afternoon session began at 1 :30 p.m. and concluded at 4 :40 p.m.; there were 185 members present. President Mina Rees presided.

Reports of Representatives to Scientific Bodies for 1966

The American Grassland Council held its annual meeting December 16–17, 1965 in Washington, D. C. Discussion of field days, conferences, publications and committee projects sponsored by AGC and its affiliated state councils indicated an active program and a successful year for the Council. Specific items discussed included: 1. Plans for the 3rd National Grassland Field Day to be held in Nebraska (1967) and 2. AGCs effort to inform, finance, and coordinate the American delegation to the International Grassland Conference in Helsinki, Finland (your society representative at that time, B. A. App, served on this committee).