This report provides comparisons of U.S. and Japanese science resources and some initial evidence that Japan is expanding the human and financial resources for science while improving the environment for basic research. The data cover science and technology trends in research and development from 1975 to 1994, as well as more recent changes in…

Japan became a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development 20 years ago. The two decades of Japan's partnership with this organization are reviewed. Economic, technological, industrial, and social aspects are considered. (JN)

Presents the salient characteristics of science and technology activities in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development area and indicates the main similarities and differences between member countries. Includes data on: trends in research and development (R & D) spending; university research; R & D in industry; and other…

Cites the need for promoting science/technology management and policy formation in Thailand, viewing contributions of science/technology to the socioeconomic development of the country as high priorities. Criteria for selecting priority areas and key problems are noted; they include relevance to development, availability of human resources, and…

This report on federal research and development (R&D) funding has been prepared to meet the need for timely updated data following release of President Reagan's 1985 budget request. These data are presented in tabular and graphic format for three areas: (1) national R&D effort (national R&D expenditures and R&D as a percent of the…

An analysis of how the government can and cannot use research and development (R&D) policy to improve the nation's industrial posture suggests four guidelines for federal R&D policy. These guidelines are outlined and discussed. Areas analyzed include federal role; competition from Japan; support for university research, immigration policy,…

These highlights are based on mail responses to a National Science Foundation (NSF) inquiry to its Industrial Panel of Science and Technology, and interviews with other research and development (R&D) officials. Although it is not intended to be a statistically valid sample of R&D firms, NSF's Industrial Panel includes representatives from all…

National Science Foundation projects, including over 70 Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers and over 25 Engineering Research Centers, attempt to overcome the incompleteness of the separate research sectors of government, universities, and industry. The concept of next-generation technologies bridges the short-term focus of industry…

An engineering design group in Australia collaborates with industry partners through a staged liaison model that includes short-term undergraduate projects and longer-term product design and development opportunities that may include training for industry clients. (Author/SK)

Based upon the findings of a National Science Foundation (NSF) survey of 1980 Industrial Research and Development, this report presents highlights and summaries of statistical data for: (1) total research and development (R&D) funds for 1980; (2) R&D by source of funds; (3) R&D funds as a percent of net sales; (4) energy-related…

A research network called the European Institute of Technology will be created by major European technology companies. The institute will seek to encourage greater collaboration among academic and industrial researchers in Europe by financing research in fields relevant to long-term needs of sponsoring companies. (MLW)

Access to new information, including basic research, has created competitive advantages in the pursuit of military, commercial, and other social goals and has influenced communication practices in science. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Committee on Scientific Freedom and Responsibility has conducted a project to…

Suggests six principles that should guide federal government involvement (influence, direction of finances) in high-technology industries. Government roles in establishing a healthy environment, support for long-term payoffs, demonstration programs, world leadership, investment for university research, and encouragement for industry/university…

A series of meetings was held to assess future problems in United States high technology, particularly in the fields of robotics, computers, semiconductors, and telecommunications. This report, which focuses on the computer industry, includes a profile of this industry and the papers presented by industry speakers during the meetings. The profile…

This report on Federal agency research and development (R&D) is based on the FY 1983 Presidential budget which continues the economic revitalization policies initiated in the previous year's budget. While the report emphasizes analyses of detailed data on R&D performers, fields of science, and geographic distribution of R&D, it also…