Jeffrey Camp

Anne J. Cox (left) and Beth Forys, scientists at Eckerd, say the college supports their efforts to balance careers and motherhood.

FORGET MIT
An increasing number of female scientists are turning their backs on research universities and are instead seeking jobs at liberal-arts colleges.

A SURPRISING RECORD FOR A DEMOCRAT
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, Vice President Al Gore's choice as a running mate, has supported more research spending but criticized political correctness and racial preferences in admissions.

TROUBLE AT THE TOP
The two leading officials of Colorado's new information-technology institute quit this month, before any of its college classes had begun.