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David, Edward E., Jr. – Science, 1980
Describes the new era of industrial research in America and the origins of U.S. industrial research in the nineteenth century which led to current traditions and philosophy. Meeting future expectations is seen as requiring broader science, much of it from academia and licensing. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Academic Education, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Industrial Personnel

Smith, R. Jeffrey – Science, 1980
Announces the final rules published by the Environmental Protection Agency requiring that generators, transporters, and disposers of hazardous wastes report exactly where the wastes will be taken. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Federal Regulation, Government Role, Hazardous Materials, Health Conditions

Sommer, Richard G.; Scherago, Earl J. – Science, 1977
Provides a list of scientific laboratory instruments and equipment and the names and addresses of their manufacturers. Instruments appear in alphabetical order with the names of manufactures listed below each. (SL)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Manufacturers

Science, 1977
Provides an alphabetical listing of manufacturers of scientific equipment with addresses and phone numbers. (SL)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Manufacturers

Biddle, Wayne – Science, 1987
Examines the effects of increased industrial funding on academic research in science. Highlights the funding arrangements at Carnegie-Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and discusses the impact of university-industry ties. (ML)
Descriptors: Corporate Support, Industry, Research and Development, Research Universities

Crawford, Mark – Science, 1986
Examines the trends and efforts of Japan in funding basic and applied research in American universities and industries. Cites examples of the high-technology ties between the United States and Japan. Discusses the implications of foreign-funded research and technological transfer. (ML)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Industry, International Cooperation, International Relations

Prager, Denis J.; Omenn, Gilbert S. – Science, 1980
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)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Federal Government, Government Role

Dibner, M. D. – Science, 1986
Describes programs used by European countries and companies for advancing the commercialization of biotechnology. Compares European strategies and efforts in biotechnology with those undertaken in the United States. Includes listings of the European countries and the areas of biotechnology research. (ML)
Descriptors: Business, Cooperative Programs, Foreign Countries, Government Role

Ross, Ian M. – Science, 1982
Although a stable economy, abundant natural resources, free competition of ideas, and cooperation between government/universities/industries have been responsible for American preeminence in science/technology, it is threatened by high inflation, obsession with short-term results, declining respect for quality/value of products, and a…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Government Role, Higher Education, Industry

Press, Frank – Science, 1982
Since industry is investing heavily in research/development, the government's responsibility should be to assure that industrial spending is paralleled by real growth in its support of basic research. Such growth is realistic (even with budgetary constraints) given a proposed compact between government, universities, and industry for support of…
Descriptors: College Science, Cooperative Programs, Financial Support, Government Role

Demain, Arnold L. – Science, 1981
Briefly reviews the early history of industrial microbiology and discusses industrial fermentation practices and the role of recombinant DNA in the fermentation industry. (SK)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Genetics, Higher Education

Huggins, Robert A. – Science, 1976
Descriptors: Depleted Resources, Economic Change, Economic Research, Engineering Technology

Griliches, Zvi – Science, 1987
Discusses the relationship and contributions of research and development (R&D) to productivity growth in the United States. Focuses on the impacts of industrial R&D and presents study results on trends in productivity. (ML)
Descriptors: Business Cycles, Economic Change, Economic Factors, Economic Progress

David, Edward E., Jr. – Science, 1986
Offers perspectives on the status and direction of federal science policy. Assesses current efforts dealing with megaprojects, basic research, and cooperative projects. Provides suggestions for improving federal science policy so as to better promote industrial competitiveness. (ML)
Descriptors: Government School Relationship, Higher Education, Industry, Public Policy

Broad, William J. – Science, 1982
A federal audit which began in June 1982 and should be completed by November is being conducted to determine possible extravagance, misuse, waste, fraud and abuse of laboratory equipment purchased on federal contracts and grants. A list of waste and abuse found mostly at industrial labs is included. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Expenditures, Facility Inventory, Government Role