This report presents information on the amount of science and engineering (S&E) research space existing at U.S. colleges, universities, and nonprofit biomedical research institutions based on research data collected biennially through the National Science Foundation. Data are also provided on the adequacy of this research space to meet current…

A report on advances and educational products from programs of various research and development centers. (GB)

Author discusses the U S Office of Education's purposes and rationale for supporting university-based R & D centers. (Editor/MB)

A description of the establishment of central service units" in nearly 40 British universities through which to provide a framework for the serious introduction of educational technology into the university teaching system." (Author/AA)

A brief description of the Adult Learning Laboratory which was established at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for continuing education programs of the American College of Life Underwriters. (AK)

A mjaor set of problems presently receiving the attention of HRRC centers around the role of research and development in educational improvement. (Author/MS)

State-of-the-art" type survey covering: (1) publishing scene for Latin American materials; (2) Latin American Studies in primary and secondary schools, and in higher education in United States; (3) activities of U.S. organizations concerned with Latin American activities; (4) development of Latin American Studies abroad, with emphasis on Western…

The Bureau of Education for the Handicapped established four institutes to conduct research and development activities for young handicapped children. Each of the institutes (at the University of Texas, the Educational Testing Service, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of North Carolina) is described, including…

Addresses questions regarding research in school psychology by coding all of the articles published from 1994-1998 in the main USA school psychology journals and in "School Psychology International." Assessment-related topics and research on clinical/personality issues dominated the USA literature, while clinical/personality and professional…

Comprehensive developmental assessment of substance involvement is a prerequisite for conducting rigorous research designed to advance understanding of the progression of substance use behavior to a substance use disorder (SUD). At the Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research, a protocol has been developed for detailed temporal assessment of…

Discusses the formulation of science policy--the decisions and legislation that dictate what research and development will be performed through which federal agencies and with what resources. Highlights the legislative process and the budget cycle in the executive and legislative branches. (JRH)

A master agreement to formalize university-industry cooperation can conflict with patent policies and intellectual property protection. Agreements should allow protection for sources of competitive advantage and focus on university core competencies. (SK)

Describes how Clemson University (South Carolina), the University of Maryland (Baltimore County), and the University of Pittsburgh have benefited from corporate downsizing through the acquisition of corporate research parks. Notes that institutions must plan carefully so that such research centers do not become financial drains on the university.…