The current face of the dairy manufacturing industry has changed from its traditional conception. Industry emphasis is moving away from traditional dairy products, such as fluid milk, ice cream, and butter, and moving toward yogurts, dairy beverages, and value-added products incorporating ingredients derived from milk and whey. However, many…

This report presents the results of the 1973 survey of industrial research and development and is the 19th in a series extending back to 1953. Data obtained are designed to provide useful information to those concerned with evaluating the role of research and development in furthering the national welfare and in allocation of scientific resources.…

Presented is a summary of a study made to identify existing two and four year Industrial Engineering Technology programs in the United States. A preliminary tabulation was made of the data procured and a model for identification was developed for discussion. A survey form was used and sent to 205 schools identified as possibly having such a…

This report, the 18th in a series extending back to 1953, presents the results of a 1972 survey of industrial research and development. Data obtained are designed to provide information useful to government officials, legislators, and other individuals concerned with evaluating the role of research and development in furthering the national…

This report provides statistics on industrial research and development by source of financing, character of work, and geographic distribution. Data on basic research and development are shown by product field. The report also contains information on the number of industrial R and D scientists and engineers as of January 1972. The data obtained are…

This report, the 15th in a series extending back to 1953, presents the results of a 1969 National Science Foundation survey of industrial research and development. The data obtained are designed to provide information useful to government officials, legislators, and other individuals concerned with evaluating the role of research and development…

Inventories the past and current national effort in programs of two to four years duration in engineering technology education, assesses the strengths and weaknesses of current educational practice in this domain, and suggests directions for future effort. Statistical data, a bibliography and an index are appended. (Author/TS)

Reports a survey of 53 industrial teacher education department chairmen (members of the Mississippi Valley Industrial Teacher Education Conference) comparing industrial teacher education and industrial technology programs: enrollment, graduates, and salaries of graduates. (JT)

This report examines four UNESCO pilot projects undertaken in 1972 in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Uruguay to study the methods used for national statistical surveys of science and technology. The projects specifically addressed the problems of comparing statistics gathered by different methods in different countries. Surveys carried out in Latin…

Attempts to identify the positions available to Bachelor of Engineering Technology (B.E.T.) graduates. A survey of B.E.T. graduates showed that they are being employed in responsible positions by industry and that most are receiving job assignments comparable to those given engineering graduates. Surveys by other institutions are suggested. (MA)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not the curriculum in electro-mechanical technology differed significantly from that offered by other schools in the nation, and whether the first graduates could be considered employable by various selected industries. The content of curriculums in 33 schools was analyzed, the program was…

This article reports a survey of Bachelor of Science in Education Degree graduates in industrial technology education from The Ohio State University. The program is described first. Then responses of former students are presented and analyzed. (Author/CT)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Science Resources Services designs and conducts surveys related to, and supports other data collection activities dealing with, science resources. The data from these surveys and data collection efforts are used by NSF and others to analyze various research and development (R&D) funding and…

This report contains discussions about critical problems that appear to be developing in American scientific research sectors. The views were obtained from letters of inquiry sent to more than 900 persons active in the administration or performance of research in its four main sectors: universities, industry, Federal laboratories, and independent…

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…