The status of science and scientists has changed. Sources of support such as the government, industry, and private foundations have been reduced. (DF)

The conclusion is presented that, the (Federal) government's professed interest in research at universities and colleges and in the welfare of the institutions themselves is accompanied by fiscal policies for sponsored research that act to the detriment of these interests." (Author/AL)

Describes the present state of solar technology, points out the need for research and development in this area, and indicates the important role solar technology could play in Third World development. (GS)

Outlines the energy strategy of the Democrats and details the energy proposals of the Ford Administration. The Administration plan involves a complex system of taxes and tariffs and a proposed Synthetic Fuels Commercialization Program. (GS)

Discusses criticism made during hearings before a House Committee on Science and Technology subcommittee of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) peer review system and the funding of the NSF science education program. (MLH)

Describes a recent move of scientists and university administrators in Japan to allow external peer review in an effort to convince government bureaucrats that Japan's academic research is up to world standards and therefore deserves more money. (ZWH)

Reports on an experiment in institutional funding. Grants were awarded to universities with detailed plans for developing their science programs. Major findings of the study are reported in the areas of faculty size, faculty mobility, scholarly productivity, graduate student enrollment, Ph.D. production, postdoctorate employment and geographical…

Examines the causes of the crisis of public confidence" faced by scientists, and suggests political and educational strategies for remedying the situation, including the stimulation of a more clearly articulated national science policy. (AL)

Presents the pressures within the University of Michigan that lead to the separation of a research center that had been conducting classified military research, (see SE 506 558). Examines the consequences for the university, including likely future relationships with the federal government. (AL)

Provides information regarding recent administrative budgetary decisions for 1982 to support basic research in the universities from Department of Defense (DOD) monies. Discusses the concern that research and training programs on campuses remain unclassified, even though DOD monies fund the programs. (CS)

Discussed is the way in which a limited number of astronomy research initiatives were chosen and prioritized based on a consensus of members from the Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee. A list of recommended equipment initiatives and estimated costs is provided. (KR)

Cites examples of use of the leverage of the government dollar to manipulate for vindictive or political purposes. Examples include the proposed health manpower legislation and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. (GS)

Calls for money to be allocated for the purpose of evaluating and reviewing scientific work that will make scientists more productive and improve the quality standards of scientists. (BR)

Reports on a proposal for intensive study of a system for producing reactor fuel and electricity from repeated underground detonations of thermonuclear explosions. (Author/GS)