August 2008 • Issue #374
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4 Survey: Most Journals Not Read Cover-to-Cover
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Director of Science Policy
10 Wise Elders
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11 Staff Spotlight
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11 New Professorship Honors Fisher
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12 Barbara Bailar Film Now Available
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13 Technometrics Highlights
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15 IISA Conference Draws Diverse Crowd
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