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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1979
Presented are data taken from the Federal Funds for Research and Development, Volume 28 survey conducted in the second quarter of fiscal year 1978, shortly after the President's 1980 budget message in January. The following highlights of the budget are presented: (1) an increase in Research and Development (R&D) allocation by 4% over 1979; (2)…
Descriptors: Budgets, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Federal Legislation
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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1981
Highlights of "Research and Development in Industry, 1979" are presented in this report, including summaries on total research and development (R&D) funds, federal and industrial funds, funding for applied and basic R&D, energy R&D, and R&D scientists and engineers. (SK)
Descriptors: Engineers, Expenditures, Federal Aid, Financial Support
Krohn, Wolfgang, Ed.; And Others – 1978
This book is the second volume of an annual publication that deals with the sociology of the sciences from a very broad perspective. This volume is designed to stimulate new discussion among historians and sociologists of science and technology, economic and social historians as well as philosophers of science aiming at a more appropriate…
Descriptors: Books, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Industry
Buzzelli, Donald E.; And Others – 1979
This eleventh annual report of the National Science Board presents the fourth assessment of the state of science in the United States. The assessment includes reports on the status of science, with the following indicators reviewed within the report: international science and technology, resources for research and development, resources for basic…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Development, Research, Scientific Enterprise
WOOSTER, HAROLD – 1967
THREE ASPECTS OF POLICY PLANNING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN INDUSTRY ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS PAPER. THE FIRST ASPECT IS THE MANAGEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDUSTRY, WHICH NEEDS A PROPERLY ORIENTED NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN ORDER TO FLOURISH. THE SECOND ASPECT, INFORMATION…
Descriptors: Engineers, Industry, Information Needs, Information Services
Shelanski, Vivien B., Ed.; La Follette, Marcel C., Ed. – 1979
This issue contains articles on the recombinant DNA controversy, the ethical principles of scientific institutions, and the effect of disaster novels on public opinion and technology assessment, as well as a guide to funding for science, technology and values projects, and a bibliography on professional ethics. In addition, 14 pages of news items…
Descriptors: Ethics, Futures (of Society), Moral Values, Research Needs
Reisman, Arnold, Ed. – 1967
Reported are speeches presented at a Summer Engineering Symposium which deals with the general theme "Man in Contemporary Society." A historical perspective of engineering leading to its future role in society was established. From this base other papers applied engineering concepts to socioeconomic systems, educational systems, simulation in…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Conferences, Engineering, Engineering Education
Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC. – 1976
This report presents a plan developed by the Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA) concerning future energy sources. The plan summarizes ERDA's current views on the energy technologies the U.S. will need to achieve long-term energy independence. The role of the private sector in the development and commercialization of new energy…
Descriptors: Energy, Energy Conservation, Government Publications, Government Role
de Rose, Francois – NATO Review, 1978
Discusses the impact of science and technology on major social problems confronting the Western world. Topics include pollution and ecology, military impact, computer science, and the benefits of science and technology. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Science Education
Criswell, David R.; Williams, Richard J. – Geotimes, 1978
Presents a summary of papers on lunar and space industrial and technological development that were given at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. (MR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Conference Reports, Conferences, Industry
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Lederman, Leon M. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1985
Reviews the status of high energy physics and the contributions resulting from research with particle accelerators. Supports the value of supercolliders and discusses its potential impact on scientific research. Also reviews and analyzes the basic components of the Standard Model. (ML)
Descriptors: Acceleration (Physics), Force, Physics, Quantum Mechanics
Miller, Charles D.; Pinelli, Thomas E. – Man/Society/Technology, 1976
Discusses solar thermal collectors, solar thermal electric power conversion, photovoltaic power conversion, and wind energy conversion, and discusses implications for industrial arts. (TA)
Descriptors: Energy, Federal Programs, Industrial Arts, Research Design
Percival, N. – Phys Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Careers, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries, Industry
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Thiemann, Hugo – Science, 1970
Descriptors: Employment Patterns, Government Role, Policy Formation, Political Influences
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Culliton, Barbara J. – Science, 1983
A conference was held at the University of Pennsylvania (December 1982) to discuss university-corporate relations in science and technology. Issues discussed included, among others, whether academic researchers can enter into contracts with industry without sacrificing important university values and the limits to university-industry…
Descriptors: College Science, Contracts, Cooperative Programs, Engineering
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