The problem of how intellectuals fare in government has no simple answer. As a group they have no strong voice such as cabinet representation or political strength to influence important legislation concerning education, research, and medical practice. (DF)

Soviet treatment of Jewish scientists and other professionals and Soviet emigration policies serve as issues which may deter U.S. - U.S.S.R. cooperative efforts in science and technology. (DF)

Discusses the origins of the President's Science Adviser and his Science Advisory Committee and the National Science Foundation. (RH)

Discusses affects of President Carter's plans to reorganize federal bureaucracy on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) advisory committees. (SL)

Describes the background of the Secretary of Defense, Harold Brown. (SL)

Discusses the steps needed in the establishment of a national policy for technology, including the relative importance of the federal government in setting technological goals and managing their achievement. (AL)

Considers devices by which the executive branch exploits its scientific advisors for political advantage while concealing much of the information they have provided'' and discusses ways in which scientists can help bring into being counterbalancing political forces by providing the public and Congress with the information they need.'' (Author/AL)

Describes new emphasis on research into solar and geothermal energy resources by governmental action and recent legislation and the decreased emphasis on atomic power in supplementing current energy shortages. (BR)

Discusses the expected Senate confirmation of H. Guyford Stever, present director of the National Science Foundation, to the appointment of full-time science advisor to President Ford. (MLH)

Discussed in this editorial is the need for a broad and detailed government policy on energy use. Oil companies can not be given complete responsibility to demonstrate usage of different energy sources. The government should construct plants because energy is connected with national security. (PS)