This report provides the recommendations made by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology based from its examination on the accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada. Colleges are the advanced skills educators of choice. Aligned with the needs of…

Students who are not educated in the modern advances of our technological society will be ill-prepared for the world of work in the 21st century. It is therefore incumbent upon all educators to modify traditional curriculum to reflect contemporary technology. School technology education programs today are being developed to reflect the needs of…

This volume reports on the initial phase of a technology assessment of personal computers. First, technological developments that will influence the rate of diffusion of personal computer technology among the general populace are examined. Then the probable market for personal computers is estimated and analyzed on a functional basis, segregating…

Analyzes Spain's Plan Electronico e Informatico Nacional (PEIN), which sets a governmental industrial policy for information technologies. Asserts that the process of forming a national policy and the projects approved under that policy is less concerned with decreasing foreign dependency, and more concerned with which groups would benefit most…

Describes some of the processes involved in the data structure manipulation and machine translation of a specific text form, namely, Soviet patent bulletins. The effort to modify this system in order to do specialized processing and translation is detailed. (Author/SED)

Transferring capable innovative engineers from one environment to another invariably results in technology transfer. Whether or not the technology transfer is effective depends upon a number of factors. Two of these factors are discussed, developing the engineering talent required and providing an environment that encourages technology transfer.…

In recent years, considerable attention has been directed toward higher educations role as a driver of economic reform. Yet, surprisingly little is known about the processes and mechanisms by which academic innovations are successfully commercialized. The specific question is, what factors explain why some licensed innovations become bona fide…

The application of microcomputers for handicapped individuals has tremendous potential. Barriers needing research include: access by the handicapped to the available software, aids that are portable, the problem of obsolescence. (SEW)

Issues related to reports and proposed regulations seeking to limit openness in scientific work because of national security interests are discussed. Although administration officials argue that free flow of scientific information allows United States' adversaries to grow stronger at our expense, imposition of controls may undermine U.S. vitality…

Discusses the need to reduce the lag between research and application of new technologies. Presents a transfer model from a strategic planning perspective. (JOW)

In a comprehensive nationwide effort, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks to increase public and private sector benefits by broadening and accelerating the secondary application of aerospace technology. Discussed are NASA's Applications Centers, publications, technology applications, and Computer Software Management and…

Caution must be the watchword in applying neuropsychological knowledge to education. There is much yet to be learned in neuropsychology even as the knowledge explosion continues in this area. (CJ)

American technology has a worldwide market and can be adapted to meet the needs of underdeveloped nations. Vocational educators must learn to apply their expertise to varied cultures, economies, and educational systems and participate in the world community. (JOW)

Suggests the adaptation of general systems methodology to the design of information technology transfer mechanisms as a way of aiding the scientific and technical achievements of developing nations. Twenty-seven references are cited. (FM)

Examines--in light of linkages between the sources of technology, the implementing/operating organization, and educational/training institutions--strategies for ensuring a timely supply of appropriately trained human resources in support of the transfer of technology to developing countries. Based on this assessment, a more adaptive strategy is…