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Peer reviewedRemington, John A. – Social Studies of Science, 1988
Gives an overview of the intellectual and social structure of science in the United States since the mid-1960s. Discusses some factors responsible for establishing new research directions. Describes the change of the meaning of "inquiry," circumstances, and research style. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Inquiry, Research Administration
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board. – 1987
The thrust of this book is to indicate relative priorities of technology and the rationale for investment in United States space technology to meet future needs as assessed by the Committee on Advanced Space Technology. In part one, a discussion of potential mission sets is given, including: (1) "Mission Requirements for Space Transportation;…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Aerospace Technology, College Science, Higher Education
Download full textGeneral Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 1988
This document concerns the operation and evaluation of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center (ERC) program. Included with a general letter addressing the operation of the program are several appendices which attempt to answer the questions put forth in the letter. These appendices include considerations of: (1)…
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
