In order for the United States to hold its long-standing position as an international leader in research and development, current as well as future generations must be made aware of the relationship between basic research and improvements in the quality of life. Seven subcommittees were asked to present overviews and discussions of their perspectives, issues, and recommendations to the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS). The issues are as follows: (1) "Public Awareness" suggests how PHS can improve public understanding of biomedical and behavioral research and its implications for individuals and society; (2) "Teacher Education" identifies mechanisms through which PHS can help improve the preservice and inservice education of teachers; (3) "Curriculum Development" suggests how PHS can help develop and implement science curriculums that will insure there is a pool of well-prepared biomedical and behavioral scientists, and identify how PHS can contribute to general scientific literacy; (4) "Student Incentives" suggests how PHS can attract students to and retain their interest in the study of life sciences; (5) "Underrepresented and Underserved Groups" suggests mechanisms that help PHS attract and retain underrepresented and underserved groups to careers in biomedical and behavioral research; (6) "Partnerships and Collaborations" suggests mechanisms to increase PHS involvement in partnerships that improve life sciences education and public science literacy; (7) "People Engaged in Science and Technology" suggests how academic and industry scientists can help PHS increase science literacy and ensure that a pool of well-trained biomedical scientists and technical personnel is available to meet national needs. (ZWH)