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Normile, Dennis – Science, 1994
Describes a wave of reforms set in motion by Nobel laureate Leo Esaki, to encourage industry to play a bigger role in graduate education through a new program that enables doctoral candidates to work in 31 participating corporate and government labs near the University of Tsukuba, Japan. (LZ)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Graduate Study, Higher Education
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Blumenthal, D.; And Others – Science, 1986
Presents an analysis of a survey of University-Industry Research Relationships (UIRR) in biotechnology that involved over 1200 university faculty. Findings indicated that researchers with industrial support published at higher rates, patented more frequently, participated in more administrative and professional activities, and earned more than…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Financial Support, Higher Education, Industry
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Wrather, Joan – Science, 1985
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is involved in projects to capitalize on resources the scientific community can share with schools. Projects and sponsors include "The National Forum for School Science" (Carnegie Corporation), "Challenge of the Unknown" (Phillips Petroleum), and "Science Resources…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Industry, Mathematics Education
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Keyworth, G. A. – Science, 1983
Long-term economic growth requires better use of research/development resources and closer interaction of academic, government, and industrial research communities. Proposed federal increase for university-based research, addressing national needs for new knowledge in fields important to industrial development/personnel training, requires research…
Descriptors: Development, Federal Aid, Financial Support, Government School Relationship
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Giamatti, A. Bartlett – Science, 1982
Yale University intends to issue a statement of policy governing the nature and extent of university and faculty involvement in the commercial application of scientific research. Highlights of the policy statement and issues related to faculty involvement with profit-oriented companies and conditions of grants and contracts are discussed.…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Contracts, Cooperative Programs
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Young, John A. – Science, 1988
Explores how the United States can become more competitive through better development and deployment of technology. Discusses the competitive decline and the eroding standard of living, the link between technology and productivity, the importance of manufacturing in an innovative style, and competitive resistance in the U.S. (CW)
Descriptors: Competition, Engineering Education, Engineers, Higher Education
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Minabe, Shigeo – Science, 1986
Analyzes and compares Japanese and American industrial policy and labor practices. Proposes that certain aspects of the Japanese system be adapted by American businesses for purpose of increasing international competitiveness. Proposes specific actions and plans for both the Japanese and American systems. (ML)
Descriptors: Business, Competition, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
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Flores, Edmundo – Science, 1983
Discusses plans to develop and naturalize its scientific and technological capabilities. Areas in which Mexico's National Council of Science and Technology selected to focus a national development program include: scholarships for middle-/high-level researchers/technicians; programs to support research and basic/new industries; government-industry…
Descriptors: Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Industry
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Holden, Constance – Science, 1984
New state or local science/technology "magnet" schools are being established throughout the country; many of these schools are receiving substantial corporate backing as well as donations of equipment and training. Examples of such school-industry partnerships to improve school science are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Donors, Educational Improvement, Educational Trends
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Bloom, Justin L.; Asano, Shinsuke – Science, 1981
Describes the history of, and research activities and current problems at Tsukuba Science City, Japan's new municipal complex of research laboratories and educational facilities. About 30 percent of Japan's government research laboratories, as well as Tsukuba University, are located in the complex. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Foreign Countries, Government Role
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Crawford, Allan R. – Science, 1981
Presents the viewpoint of a North American industrialist that the support of basic science by industry is essential for its future growth. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Cooperative Programs, Financial Policy, Higher Education
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Norman, Colin – Science, 1982
Electronics companies, faced with growing competition from Japan and fearing a shortage of well-trained Ph.D.'s, are pouring unprecedented amounts of cash into university electrical engineering, computer science, and other science departments. Specific examples are cited. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Electronics, Engineering
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Bromley, D. Allan – Science, 1982
Seven types of external frontiers of science are identified: federal government, educational establishment, private sector, national security and defense, world science and technology, the developing world, and the U.S. society. Problems for science and scientists related to these frontiers are discussed, considering changing national and…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Engineering Education, Government Role, Higher Education
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