ABSTRACT
The fact that there is little accurate information about the work of scientists would seem to point to the need for accurate information to be provided by career advisers. The research indicated that there was a lack of systematic training and updating in occupational information available to career advisors. The sorts of things that have been tried include visits by scientists and engineers to schools to talk about science and engineering, and buses equipped as travelling 'laboratories' that visit schools to offer extra-curricular 'hands-on' science and engineering activities. However, other factors, such as the fact that science and technology courses often are a year longer than other degree programmes, may become increasingly significant given the decision of the government to allow universities to charge students increasing levels of 'top-up fees' for university tuition. G. Roberts Review commented on the poor quality of much of science teaching in schools in the UK, exacerbated by poor facilities and equipment.
