Reflects on energy initiatives of both the executive and legislative branches. Suggests some actions to achieve energy independence. (GS)

Discusses current inquiries being made into possible misuse of federal grant and contract funds. (SL)

Examined are the status of, and potential for, university-industry research partnerships in science and engineering to enhance basic research and stimulate industrial innovation. The current and prospective roles of the federal government in stimulating such relationships are reviewed and discussed. (Author/CS)

Discusses recent administrative proposals to curtail expenditures in universities, including funding for student aid and for scientific instruments and facilities. Argues that governmental support of young scientists is needed, as the success of American science has depended heavily on European talent arising from the consequences of World War II.…

Offers viewpoints on how science and technology fit into the Reagan Administration's goals for the country and discusses the role the scientific community must play in coming years. (JN)

Reviews historical background surrounding the origins of the Competitive Research Grants Office, established in 1978 to support basic research related to agriculture. Describes current controversy within the legislature which threatens its existence. (CS)

Describes the federal reporting requirements of faculty time on federally sponsored research projects, their context, uses made of the figures, and reasons advanced for objecting to such reports. (Author/SK)

This article focuses on the need to improve in a significant way the quality of science education in American society. The historical perspectives and the crisis in science education are described. Recommendations to the scientific community and federal government are suggested. (YP)

Provides a summary of some of the recent activities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from the perspective of the current director. Emphasizes making NIH better known to the American people and presenting the attractions of the many roles in health-related research to young people formulating career plans. (TW)

Describes the historical relationships between the federal government and research universities, particularly with regard to scientific research. Argues that the autonomy of the research university is being undermined by the vast increases in federal funding of applied research contracts, especially those related to national defense, including the…