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Peer reviewedPalca, Joseph; Marshall, Eliot – Science, 1990
Discussed is the record of the National Science Foundation during the period when Erich Bloch was director, from 1984 through 1990. Funding growth and trends during this period are highlighted. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Policy
Peer reviewedPalca, Joseph – Science, 1991
The rate at which the epidemic of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is spreading in North America, Asia, Latin America, and Africa is discussed. The number of people infected globally and in low-risk urban populations is presented. (KR)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPalca, Joseph – Science, 1990
Presented is the background, history, and development of the National Science Foundation's national computer network NSFNET. The growth of the system and the development of new features of the system including high speed communications are discussed. Examples of current uses are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
