Research Instruments: One Fourth of Academe's are Obsolete.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Research Instruments: One Fourth of Academe's are Obsolete.

Chemical and Engineering News, v62 n21 p4 May 21 1984

Highlights findings from National Science Foundation's National Survey of Academic Research Instruments and Instrumentation which examined the amount, condition, and cost of existing equipment systems for 1982 in computer sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Indicates that one-fourth of the equipment is classified as obsolete by scientists who use it. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Higher Education, Instrumentation, National Surveys, Obsolescence, Physical Sciences, Science Equipment, Scientific Research

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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