This is one of five panel reports that have been prepared as part of the first phase of Project 2061, a long-term, multipurpose undertaking of the American Association for the Advancement of Science designed to help reform science, mathematics, and technology education in the United States. Major sections included are: (1) "Introduction" (describing the nature of technology); (2) "Technology and Education" (discussing a framework for technology, course of technology education, integrated programs, aspects of technology education, conceptual learning and experience, and interface of technology and society); and (3) "The Technologies" (covering fields such as materials, energy, manufacturing, agriculture and food, biotechnology and medical technology, the environment, communications, electronics, computer technology, transportation, and space). The members of the panel and consultants are listed. (YP)