The federal role in improving research and development productivity is discussed. A six-point national science and technology data policy is proposed, suggesting that progress ultimately will depend on an overall science and technology policy, the first priority of which is to make available existing knowledge. (Author/JN)

Provides information regarding recent administrative budgetary decisions for 1982 to support basic research in the universities from Department of Defense (DOD) monies. Discusses the concern that research and training programs on campuses remain unclassified, even though DOD monies fund the programs. (CS)

Describes specific activities and accomplishments of the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy. Addresses policy issues related to strengthening the U.S. science and technology enterprise, fostering industrial innovation, enhancing relationships among government, industry, and universities, and improving the regulatory process.…

Describes the Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization with considerable influence on policy formation in the Reagan administration. Recommendations from this group regarding science policy are discussed. (CS)

Discussed are the efforts of the Pentagon to help U.S. companies remain competitive in high-tech civilian markets. The tug-of-war for these companies between Congress, which has come to view them as a vehicle for pork-barrel funding, and the administration, which is trying to rein them in, is described. (KR)

Discusses issues related to comments made by Britain's Secretary of State for Education and Science that the government may soon take a more direct role in determining teaching/research programs at British universities. Includes comments on the dual support system and impact of potential changes in funding basic scientific research. (JN)

Summarizes some recent scientific achievements in particle physics, bioinorganic chemistry, geology, and the life sciences. Discusses research as it applies to the needs of society, including areas of concern for the future. Describes the role of the National Science Foundation as supporting research and education in the sciences and engineering.…

Discusses a move by the Office of Management and Budget to move the 43-year-old National Technical Information Service (NTIS) out of the government. Describes some of the pros and cons of such a change. (TW)

Discusses the addition of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration database to the National Science Foundation's NSFnet data communication network. Outlines the history of databases in the United States and enumerates proposed upgrades from a new Office of Science and Technology policy report. (TW)

Describes programs used by European countries and companies for advancing the commercialization of biotechnology. Compares European strategies and efforts in biotechnology with those undertaken in the United States. Includes listings of the European countries and the areas of biotechnology research. (ML)

Summarizes views expressed and issues raised at the National Convocation on Precollege Education in Mathematics and Science and another meeting to establish a coalition of affiliates for science and mathematics education. (DC)

Reports on the Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act requiring that "creation science" and evolution receive "balanced treatment" in classroom lectures, textbooks, library materials used, science and humanities, and other educational materials or programs in Louisiana public schools. (JN)

Summarizes problems resulting from the shortage of academic positions in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Analyzes pertinent factors and presents some proposed governmental programs to solve these problems. (SK)

Discusses the recent increases in funding to the science and engineering directorate at the National Science Foundation. Credits the resurgence to the United States Congress. Questions how long the rise in the science education budget will be maintained. (TW)

Suggests that with the upcoming 1988 presidential election scientists should push for a stronger relationship between science and political decision-making in the next administration. Argues that this relationship has been deteriorating since the early 1960's. (TW)