Rachel Hays,^* José Vázquez<sup>**


*</sup>Rachel Hays holds a Ph.D. in botany from the University of California, Davis, and has taught courses at the college level. With a B.S. from San Diego State University, Hays went on to the University of California, Davis, for her M.S. degree. For several years, Hays has done research for the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory at Fort Collins, CO, studying nutrient cycling and soil organisms. She has published articles in several popular and scientific periodicals. She can be reached through NABT, 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, #110, Reston, VA 20191–3409 or hays_r@world-net.co.nz.
^**Jose Vazquez is a Professor of Science in the General Studies Program at New York University. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico and a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His teaching experience ranges from elementary school to college level. His predominant passion in education is teaching science (particularly genetics) to gifted students. His address is: Shimkin Hall 327, NYU, 50 W. 4th St., New York, NY 10012; jrv2@nyu.edu.