Describes the main features of the legislation establishing the National Institute of Education, and speculates on the likely impact on education of the research and development activities initiated and supported by the Institute when funded. (AL)

Outlines the reasons for, and the problems involved in, separation of a research center from the University of Michigan in order to become an independent research organization contracting for private and military research. (AL)

Presents the pressures within the University of Michigan that lead to the separation of a research center that had been conducting classified military research, (see SE 506 558). Examines the consequences for the university, including likely future relationships with the federal government. (AL)

Details plans of the Carter administration to propose to Congress the creation of an International Technological Cooperation designed to assist less developed countries to make more effective use of science and technology. (CP)

Discusses recent efforts of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy to spark a regional economic resurgence through advanced technology in the Hudson River area. (CS)

Discusses the increasing trend toward the pork-barrel funding of science projects, particularly for grants to academic institutions. Addresses the new strategies being employed by opponents of such funding. Describes some of the possible ramifications of the various strategies and the perceived link between science funding and economic growth. (TW)