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Roy, Rustum – Science, 1972
Discusses existing and possible models for the promotion of cooperative research between industry and universities, some of which also involve state and federal funding of basic research. Urges experiementation to determine the effectiveness of the models as large scale industrial laboratories are eliminated. (AL)
Descriptors: Consultants, Cooperative Programs, Government Role, Higher Education
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Curley, August; And Others – Science, 1971
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Chemical Analysis, Food, Human Body
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Carter, Charles – Science, 1983
Various issues related to the interface between the natural sciences and the society they serve are addressed. These include direction of British research and development, problems in the business environment preventing the successful use of science, quality of management in successful use of science, and others. (JN)
Descriptors: Administration, Development, Economics, Foreign Countries
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Abelson, Philip H.; Hammond Allen L. – Science, 1977
Compares the increasing use and development of electronics to the Industrial Revolution and discusses some of the impact of electronics on other areas of scientific research. (MLH)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Electronics, Electronics Industry
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Abelson, Philip H. – Science, 1975
Summarizes factors that will create severe energy shortages by 1980. Indicates that conservation is not enough, and the quickest path toward relief is the expansion of surface mining of low-sulfur coal in the Rocky Mountain states. (GS)
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Editorials, Energy, Energy Conservation
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Guild, Philip W. – Science, 1976
Descriptors: Engineering Technology, Geology, Geophysics, Industry
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Berg, Charles A. – Science, 1978
American industry in the 19th century switched from wood to coal as its primary energy resource. The history of this switch is reviewed, along with the history of preceding similar trends in Europe and later trends in the switch from coal to oil and gas. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Energy, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
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Yuthavong, Yongyuth; And Others – Science, 1985
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…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Industry, Policy Formation
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Berg, Charles A. – Science, 1973
Discusses various ways in which the demand for energy could be decreased, focusing not so much on discouraging demand by increasing prices, as on reducing energy consumption by improving efficiency of energy utilization in buildings and in industry. (JR)
Descriptors: Building Design, Energy, Environmental Education, Fuel Consumption
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Shishido, Toshio – Science, 1983
Describes Japan's industrial development and science/technology policy. Topics include policies for promoting industries, rationalization policy for industry, catching up with advanced technology, progression from imitation to creative technology, Japan's advantages in technological development, and problems faced by developing countries today.…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries, Industry
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Press, Frank – Science, 1981
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.…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Government Role, Industry, Science Education
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Mills, Harlan D. – Science, 1977
Discusses the rediscovery of computer software (programs) as a form of mathematics, and the impact of increasingly complex software on university research and teaching as well as business and industry practices. (MLH)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Electronics, Engineering
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Baer, Walter S.; And Others – Science, 1977
Data gathered from 24 federally funded "demonstrations" of new project technologies provide information for this discussion which includes rationale for government involvement, scope of federal demonstration activities, and framework for analyzing outcomes in terms of project goals. (CS)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Government Role, Industry
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Goeller, H. E.; Weinberg, Alvin M. – Science, 1976
Dwindling mineral resources might cause a shift from nonrenewable resources to renewable resources and inexhaustible elements such as iron and aluminum. Alternative energy sources such as breeder, fusion, solar, and geothermal power must be developed for production and recycling of materials. Substitution and, hence, living standards ultimately…
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Economic Change, Energy, Fuels
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Shapiro, Irving S. – Science, 1978
Examines the need for industrial organization, academic institutions, and national governments to agree on cooperative roles in planning the future raw materials demands of the chemical industry. Political and social concerns, as well as technical and economic considerations, are important to the raw material future of the industry. (MA)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Energy, Environmental Education, Futures (of Society)
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