SECRETARY'S REPORT Doo 
without charge to researchers in research institutions. Through this 
simple mechanism, the Exchange maintains a communication system 
which precedes publication and prevents unknowing duplication. For 
granting agencies and properly constituted committees it prepares 
extensive surveys of research in broad areas. 
Owing to the worldwide interest in scientific information and to the 
increased funds for research in the bio-sciences, the Exchange has 
been authorized to install an electronic computer. During the year 
arrangements for the purchase of the machine and initial plans for 
its operation have been completed. 
The Department of Defense has joined the other Federal agencies 
supporting the Exchange and has appointed Dr. Orr E. Reynolds, di- 
rector, Office of Science, Office of the Director of Research and 
Engineering, as its representative on the governing board. 
AVIATION EDUCATION INSTITUTE 
The Institution cooperated with American University in conducting 
the First Aviation Education Institute for Science Teachers at the 
National Air Museum during the period July 1 to August 8, 1958. The 
project was made possible by a grant from the Link Foundation. Five 
teachers from the Washington, D.C., area completed the 6-week course 
and received university credits. The Aviation Education Institute is 
conducted at the Smithsonian’s National Air Museum because of the 
unique facilities there, which include the National Aeronautical Col- 
lections, a wealth of historical information in the Museum’s library 
and reference files, and the research guidance offered by Director 
Philip S. Hopkins and his curatorial staff. 
