American Enterprise Institute (AEI) has launched a study exploring the role the United States government should play in industrial science and technology policy. Highlights various aspects of the study and provides a list of fundamental questions the AEI science policy agenda has raised. (JN)

Discusses the present state of governmental support for basic scientific research and for technological advancement. Explores various sources of advice for the coordination and integration at the federal level in technological-social-economic-political interactions. (CS)

Summarizes viewpoints on the science policy, including those (1) of Harvey Brooks in "Science and Technology Policy for the 1980's"; (2) in the National Science Foundations'"Five Year Outlook"; and (3) of Christopher Wright, Director of Science Policy Program at Carnegie Institute of Washington. (SK)

Many states are establishing research centers keyed to universities strong in science and engineering as the Unites States' drive to become more technologically competitive shifts to the states. Initiatives in Ohio are provided as an example of this trend. (JN)

Discusss studies (commissioned with the Office of Technology Assessment, Congressional Research Service, and General Accounting Office) which will inform the House Science and Technology Committee members and Congress of various issues related to science policy. Includes a list of questions which indicate the range of issues under consideration.…