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Dickson, David – Science, 1985
Encouraging a science park at Cambridge University has resulted in a geographically compact community with a broad range of high-technology industries. Factors leading to this university/business success (also called "The Cambridge Phenomenon") include: more relaxed attitudes about faculty's outside activities; positive attitudes toward…
Descriptors: College Science, Community Planning, Higher Education, Industry
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Henry, Nicholas L. – Science, 1974
Discusses the dilemmas created by photocopying, computing, and other neopulishing technologies in the light of existing copyright laws, analyzes the costs and benefits of computer-based information storage and retrieval systems and photocopying technologies, and suggests guidelines for developing future public policy. (JR)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Copyrights, Information Dissemination
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Abelson, Philip H. – Science, 1972
Comments on The Potential for Energy Conservation,'' a study by the Office of Emergency Preparedness, emphasizing the coming dependence on foreign oil, and presses for government influence to encourage development of more efficient cars. (AL)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Economics, Editorials, Energy
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Carter, Luther J. – Science, 1970
Descriptors: Ecology, Environment, Federal Legislation, Forestry
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Linvill, John G.; Hogan, C. Lester – Science, 1977
Reviews the evolution of semiconductor electronics, shows how it served and was strengthened by space and defense missions; discusses how new enterprises formed as semiconductor electronics developed. (MLH)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Education
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Gibbons, J. F.; And Others – Science, 1977
Discusses the use of unrehearsed, unedited videotapes of regular classroom courses for instructing small groups of students who are assisted by paraprofessional tutors as they watch the tape. (MLH)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Television, Higher Education, Industry
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Argote, Linda; Epple, Dennis – Science, 1990
Large increases in productivity are typically realized as organization gain experience in production. Examined is evidence from several disciplines on organizational learning curves. Reasons why organizational learning rates vary are identified. (YP)
Descriptors: Assembly (Manufacturing), Diffusion (Communication), Efficiency, Engineering
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Radcliffe, S. Victor – Science, 1976
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Research
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Kodama, Fumio – Science, 1986
Describes an approach for measuring industrial technological diversification behavior. Identifies sectoral patterns of Japanese industry as related to diversification behaviors. Delineates the mechanisms and effectiveness of Japanese corporate and government policies relevant to diversification. (ML)
Descriptors: Administration, Business, Foreign Countries, Industrialization
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Walsh, John – Science, 1982
An MIT report advocates education for postgraduate engineers through a new structure linking universities, industry, and professional organizations. Engineering schools and neighborhood industries are urged to collobrate in making off-campus graduate programs available to working engineers and the establishment of special master's programs.…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Cooperative Programs, Engineering, Engineering Education
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Culliton, Barbara J. – Science, 1983
A conference was held at the University of Pennsylvania (December 1982) to discuss university-corporate relations in science and technology. Issues discussed included, among others, whether academic researchers can enter into contracts with industry without sacrificing important university values and the limits to university-industry…
Descriptors: College Science, Contracts, Cooperative Programs, Engineering
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Culliton, Barbara J. – Science, 1982
Raises questions and presents different views on the potential ethical dilemmas and legal issues resulting from the increasing amount of industrial investment in academic science. Gives examples of how different industries and universities have formed their relationships. (DC)
Descriptors: College Science, Ethics, Financial Support, Higher Education
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Walsh, John – Science, 1981
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)
Descriptors: College Science, Economic Development, Higher Education, Industry
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Culliton, Barbara J. – Science, 1982
Describes a project by which Stanford University's Department of Medicine has turned itself into a consulting collective to raise money for research by junior faculty and to link the department to industry while precluding conflict of interest or the rise of wealthy scientist-superstars. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Financial Support, Foreign Students, Higher Education
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Rogers, Kenneth C. – Science, 1980
Selected for discussion is the importance of the microprocessor and the energy crisis to the changes in the profession of engineering. Societal considerations are altering the normative criteria of engineering and computerized manufacturing systems require new engineering approaches. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Computers, Engineering, Engineering Education, Futures (of Society)
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