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Download full textRapoport, Alan I. – SRS Issue Brief, 1998
This brief examines changes in research and development emphasis in the academic sector--which conducts roughly half of the nation's basic research--by analyzing shifts in the science and engineering field shares during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Both the shifting distribution of overall funds among science and engineering fields and the effects…
Descriptors: Budgets, Engineering, Federal Government, Financial Support
PDF pending restorationNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1980
Developments in federal funding to individual colleges and universities are presented. Information included is: (1) Federal R&D funding principally accounted for the 15% increase in total Federal obligations to universities and colleges in 1978; (2) A sharp rise of 15% occurred as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) increased its R&D…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship, Financial Support
PDF pending restorationNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1979
Documented are developments in federal funding to individual colleges and universities. It is reported, based on fiscal year (FY) 1977 data, that federal obligations to higher education institutions have grown substantially. Federal research and development (R&D) funds rose by 15% in FY 1977. However, federal funding for academic R&D in 1977 was…
Descriptors: Federal Government, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship, Financial Support
PDF pending restorationScience Resources Studies Highlights, 1979
Presented are highlights of U.S. Federal research and development (R&D) funding during fiscal years 1978-80. Data are presented in terms of budget authority for 16 selected Federal budget functions. Data show that the 4 leading functions are national defense, space research and technology, health, and energy. No significant change is seen during…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Charts, Development, Developmental Programs
Bates, Percy; And Others – Equity Coalition for Race, Gender, and National Origin, 1994
This double issue of "Equity Coalition" deals with issues related to the need for inclusive science training and encouraging the interest of women and minorities groups in science. The following articles are included: (1) "Say Yes to Science" (Percy Bates); (2) "Science and Equity: Why This Issue Is Important"…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indians, Blacks, Educational Improvement
Koprowicz, Constance L. – State Legislative Report, 1990
In January 1990, the National Conference of State Legislatures surveyed the curriculum directors at each state department of education regarding efforts to improve science education. Those surveyed were asked to list and describe statewide science education programs in the public schools and the involvement of state legislatures in creating and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
