In July 2005, Business Roundtable and fifteen of America's most prominent business organizations--Tapping America's Potential, the TAP coalition--issued a report stating that "one of the pillars of American economic prosperity--U.S. scientific and technological superiority--is beginning to atrophy even as other nations are developing their own…

Describes the areas of the National Science Foundation most affected by reorganization. These areas are the basic research area which went from one directorate to three and the advice/policy area which saw the creation of a Directorate of Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs (STIA). (GS)

Outlines the National Science Foundation budget allocations in general and explains those in the chemistry field in more detail. Describes the procedures, policies, and objectives for the selection of research projects. (GS)

Data on the amount of government funding for research and development operations from 1966 through 1974 are provided. (DT)

Describes the present state of solar technology, points out the need for research and development in this area, and indicates the important role solar technology could play in Third World development. (GS)

This report is the third in a series of annual reports to the President and Congress on current patterns of Federal funding of research, development, and other science-related activities at universities, colleges, and other nonprofit institutions. The various categories covered in the report are: (1) trends in Federal support to universities and…

Emphasizes the social implications of biological knowledge and discusses two main government roles in biology: (1) a creative and supportive role, including support of education and research, (2) control, regulation and protection related to the applications of biological knowledge. Public control is considered necessary in areas such as food and…

Reports the funding of a project to investigate a system that would provide companion journals in which key information would be presented. This companion journal would be aimed primarily at libraries and would contain short articles plus additional information supplied by the authors. (GS)

With the rapid expansion of university science departments and leveling off of federal academic research support, there is concern that young faculty are unable to perform as much research as would be desirable. To determine the distribution of research activity and support between young and senior staff, the National Science Foundation conducted…

The information contained in this booklet has been compiled as a convenient reference about activities of the National Science Foundation. In addition to activities data, tables are included that present pertinent information on the national status of research and education in the sciences. Fiscal data pertaining to NSF programs reflect…

This guide is designed to provide summary information about support programs of the National Science Foundation, and is intended as a source of general guidance for institutions and individuals interested in participating in these programs. Program listings describe the principal characteristics and basic purpose of each activity, eligibility…

Reported are the results of the 1975 survey of federal and industrial spending for research and development (R&D) activities. Data are presented for comparison with 1974 data. Major findings include: R&D spending rose 5%, to $23.5 billion; Federal funds to R&D rose 5%, to $8.8 billion; industry funds to R&D rose 5%, to $14.8…

If the research councils in Britain--those agencies primarily responsible for the funding of research at universities--are forced to close their doors, the expenditure on research through government will decline. (HS)