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Allison S. Lowe Reed – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The interaction of proximate research universities is a multifaceted and increasingly relevant phenomenon in today's higher education landscape. The three essays herein add to science policy and innovation literature by exploring the challenges, opportunities, and expectations that arise when multiple universities operate in a region. The first…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Engineering, Universities, Intercollegiate Cooperation
Robinson, Georgeanna F. W. B. – Journal of Research Administration, 2009
In recent years academic capitalism and a distancing from Mertonian scientific norms have shifted the traditional reward of academic science from peer recognition to the award of grants. With the shrinking of the NIH budget in real terms since 2003, there are increasing numbers of researchers whose careers are at risk from lack of funding. This…
Descriptors: Research Administration, Rewards, Professional Recognition, Grants
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San, Ka-Yiu; McIntire, Larry V. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1989
Presents an introduction to the Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering program at Rice University. Describes the development of the academic and enhancement programs, including organizational structure and research project titles. (YP)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biomedicine, College Science, Engineering
Campbell, Robert M.; Stern, Barrie T. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Reviews the copyright problems involved in interlibrary loans using photocopies of journal articles and describes the development of a document delivery system, in which materials are stored on optical disks, printed on demand, and a copyright fee is included in pricing. Technical and practical aspects of the system are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Copyrights, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems
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Gordon, Stephen L. – SRA Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1992
Existing federal government policies and systems to protect against scientific misconduct in government-supported research projects are described, and additional considerations not covered in federal policy are enumerated. Misconduct inquiries and review procedures are outlined. Applicant and institutional responsibility and the role of prevention…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Conflict of Interest, Crime, Ethics
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Bourke, Jaron; Weissman, Robert – Academe, 1990
Universities are compounding the problems created by faculty entrepreneurship by gaining an unprecedented financial interest in the prosperity of the biomedical industry. This interferes with the institutions' other functions of critiquing social policy, explaining technical matters, and performing research for publicly decided goals. The…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, College Faculty, College Role, Entrepreneurship
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2005
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This June 3, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "The Miraculous Sighting of a Vanished Bird" (Furman, Andrew); (2) "In…
Descriptors: Humanism, Educational Technology, Study Abroad, Ornithology