As contemporary students of science and science policy, these authors find it hard to gainsay the easy abstractions of Hurlbut and Robert's commentary. "Good science is an achievement of a good society." They also share much common ground on the details. For instance, they endorse the majority of Hurlbut and Robert's thoughts with regard to the…

These are interesting days in the scientific, social, and political debates about human embryonic stem cell research. Pluripotent stem cells--cells that can, in principle, give rise to the body's full range of cell types--were previously derivable only from human embryos that were destroyed in the process. Now, a variety of somatic cell types can…

Discusses the integration of research and teaching at undergraduate institutions and the overall effect that changing funding patterns have on large and small undergraduate institutions. (JRH)

Four individuals comment on a previous article (SE 539 642) which dealt with a national research strategy. These individuals are: (1) Harold T. Shapiro; (2) John Diebold; (3) Slade Gorton; and (4) Walter E. Massey. (JN)

Sufficient allocation from federal research budgets should cover the costs of disseminating new scientific and technological information resulting from government research and development. This would relieve libraries from subsidizing part of it through their subscriptions, strengthen a national bibliographic structure, and promote broader user…

Analyzes science's growing dependence upon government for funding and the government control that accompanies this growth. Focuses on the Federal government's recent efforts to limit the transfer of technology between American and Soviet scientists. (KH)

With few exceptions, the relationship between the military and U.S. universities has become one of mutual tolerance and expedience. Furthermore, few are asking whether the greater future of science is forsaken when it becomes directed at mastering the government's task of the moment rather than directed as an open-ended inquiry of pure science.…

The gap in understanding between scientists and the field of science studies, particularly critics of the current state of the sciences, is examined. It is argued that the tension has little or nothing to do with political correctness, but rather with the cost of science and the social contract on which its financial support rests. (MSE)

Discusses the problem of decline in support for science and basic research. Argues that environmental science needs more recognition as a politically attractive funding mechanism to engage the efforts of young persons now enrolled in traditional graduate programs. Lists suggestions to provide incentives to encourage the development of new…

Nursing researchers need to determine whether their priorities are congruent with societal need. Increased interaction with the public can provide vital decision-making data and inform debate on public financial support for research. (SK)

Problems of international economic competition, environmental degradation, and quality of life demand the very best form the United States research community. New information assembled by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) documents a deeply troubled mood among university researchers, even those who have been successful…

While the model of peer evaluation has limits in its use in research resource allocation, it is vital for the equilibrium of the science structure and the university's mission, as evidenced in the University of Quebec at Trois Rivieres's pilot exercise in research evaluation. (Author/MSE)

The relationship between higher education and industry is being affected by rapid technological change, reduction in higher education budgets, increase in student costs, a global marketplace, and the federal role in research support. Greater participation by industry in advising, technology transfer, and research funding is advocated. (SK)

At present, substantial research funding for agriculture departments in British research universities is not forthcoming. Present policies could widen the divide between pure and applied sciences and between scientific education for agricultural scientists and technical education for agricultural generalists. (SK)

The economic function of science to perform research and to educate and train others for technological innovation in Australia is discussed. The generation of wealth, focus of public debate, and political decision making on research policy are also considered. (MSE)