Brief descriptions of the accomplishments of recent recipients of the National Medal of Science are provided. (CP)

The central proposal is the establishment of an educational research and development institute and an implementation council in each state. These would make it possible for the states to carry out vital research, development, and implementation activities that have not yet been conducted well at either level. (Author/IRT)

Leaders of national organizations representing foreign language teachers have strongly criticized some of the ideas and planning behind a National Foreign Language Center that is being established in the District of Columbia. Complaints involve: information lags, lack of association participation in program development, competition with other…

Examines family research and its cultural setting in 1937, then reports on changes and commonalities in research topics, research methods, and use of theory from 1937 through 1987. Offers general evaluations of current research and suggestions for changes that might increase productivity of family research. (Author)

Questions why there are no arts policy research centers in existence, considering what they should look like, what they should do, and how they should be constituted. Discusses whether such centers should be developed now, what model of policy analysis and formulation would be appropriate, and what institutional form (think-tank, governmental…

In response to a previous article, the paper stresses that, in addition to theory development, the field of learning disabilities needs to resolve definitional issues involving disability specificity, intelligence, measurement concepts, and the continua of abilities. Suggestions for developing operational definitions of both learning disabilities…

Describes the events that led to the establishment of the national policy for informatics in Brazil, which restricts foreign involvement in that nation's computer industry. The governing agencies are described, controversies and debates surrounding the policy are summarized, and the reaction of the American government is discussed. (Author/CLB)

The effectiveness of product development as a component of technical assistance services offered to demonstration projects is examined. It is concluded that written documents produced by technical assistance agencies do not appear to have a direct effect on programs delivering services to the handicapped. (Author/LMO)

U.S. and foreign universities are forming institutes to meet the educational and management needs of large-scale engineering projects, a field called macroengineering. The institutes offer seminars and meetings of managers, university faculty, and government officials to share experiences and ideas. (MSE)

Examines the gap between American and Soviet science, tracing the gap to overcentralization, an aversion to risk, and emphasis on theory at the expense of application. Indicates that Soviet leaders are aware of some of the problems but that barriers to reform remain strong and prospects for real change are limited. (JN)

To document perceived changes in the role of the extension horticulture specialist, a national survey of state horticulture specialists was conducted in 1983. Extension specialists in horticulture appear to be moving away from the traditional activities of farm visits and personal interaction with individual producers. (CT)

This article begins by reviewing major educational dissemination programs and studies. A proposed vocational education research and development dissemination program based on the dissemination principles gleaned from these experiences is then described. (CT)

Discusses potential impact of budget cuts on these agencies: Department of Defense; Department of Energy; National Institutes of Health; National Science Foundation; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Department of Agriculture; Department of the Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Addresses these three questions: (1) What are the roles of analytical chemists in industry? (2) What training is needed to fill assignments which make up these roles? and (3) What are some of the major challenges facing analytical chemists during the next five years? Includes information about a workshop for students. (JN)

The University of Aberdeen's development, with the petroleum industry, of a group of companies for research and development are discussed, including problems encountered and recommendations for other universities with similar interests. (MSE)