Reports on participation in a symposium that is an outgrowth of a scientific exchange agreement between the United States and the USSR. The symposium included both university and industry researchers. (GS)

The second volume of a 700-page, two-volume study presents comparable studies on Soviet research and development and science policy, delineating the different structures, ideologies, and systems. A final chapter compares major areas of science policies in the USSR and USA. This publication arose from efforts of two U.S. members of a cooperative…

Compares funding of scientific research and education in the Soviet Union by government agencies and independent research departments. Suggests that funding for scientific research should be coordinated by government ministries in charge of educating science specialists. (Author/DB)

Presents highlights of a December 1985 report on Soviet scientific capabilities. One finding is that a new emphasis on computing advances and instrumentation may weaken basic research in this country. (JN)

Summarizes recent findings reported in a two-volume publication, "Science Policy: USA/USSR," issued by the National Science Foundation. Volumes I and II review U.S. and Soviet science policy in research and development, respectively. Comparisons are made concerning common problems around energy, environment, and the meaning of security.…

Forecasting of scientific research in higher education in the Soviet Union should be coordinated with forecast figures for the rest of the economy. Recommends additional research related to different types of higher education institutions and interrelationships between research done by higher institutions and government agencies. (Author/DB)

Developments in the funding and direction of Soviet scientific research in the Brezhnev era (since about 1964) are reviewed, including factors affecting research, accomplishments, and role of the U.S.S.R Academy of Sciences. (SK)

This report examines the impact of the Soviet Academy of Sciences on the development of technology in the Soviet Union, finding that the future of Soviet technology depends significantly on the Academy and that severe problems stemming from its nature and its relationship with Soviet industry encumber the Academy's ability to serve Soviet…