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Download full textNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1987
The growth trends in foreign involvement in United States science and engineering show no signs of changing. This situation has raised a number of questions among public and private sector science and technology policy officials regarding the possible impacts on U.S. higher education and industry. This report identifies and assembles available…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Doctoral Degrees, Educational Finance
PDF pending restorationNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1987
This document contains a set of tabulations that are related to the science and engineering resources of universities and colleges. The tabulations were derived from three National Science Foundation (NSF) surveys that are conducted annually by NSF's Division of Science Resources Studies. Data presented in these tables are assembled from the most…
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Educational Finance, Engineering Education
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1987
The Division of Science Resources Studies (SRS) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) designs and conducts surveys and supports other data collection activities. This document is a guide to the recurring portions of the SRS data bases, including information on survey design, sample size, and data content. The abstracts found in this guide…
Descriptors: College Science, Degrees (Academic), Engineering Education, Engineers
Peer reviewedCurran, James W.; And Others – Science, 1988
Reports that by the end of 1987, nearly 50,000 cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) had been reported in the United States since 1981, with 20,745 in 1987 alone. Discusses the disordinate proportion of cases involving black and Hispanic adults and children. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Blacks, Disease Control, Drug Abuse
PDF pending restorationNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1987
Designed to provide easy access to information pertaining to science and technology, this data book provides indicators on: (1) funding for research and development; (2) human resources utilization and supply; and (3) international science and technology efforts. Graphs and charts are used to note research and development efforts from a nationwide…
Descriptors: College Science, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Patterns, Financial Support
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Inservice Education. – 1988
The United States of America is a society dependent upon science and technology. This will be even more evident in the 21st century, when many jobs will exist in fields not yet developed. Decisions relating to yet unknown data will need to be made. The individual will need to be scientifically and technologically literate to be able to relate to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
PDF pending restorationLane, Melissa J. – 1987
This report was developed by the National Science Foundation to focus attention on a particular field of engineering. It addresses the human resources and funding for mechanical engineering programs through several perspectives. The first major section, "Personnel," discusses employment levels and trends, salaries, sectors of employment,…
Descriptors: College Science, Demography, Doctoral Degrees, Employment Level
