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Download full textNational Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1997
This report provides comparisons of U.S. and Japanese science resources and some initial evidence that Japan is expanding the human and financial resources for science while improving the environment for basic research. The data cover science and technology trends in research and development from 1975 to 1994, as well as more recent changes in…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Engineering Technology, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture, Tokyo (Japan). – 1998
This document outlines the basic philosophy and policies of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (MESSC) about the promotion of scientific research for the future benefits of society. Promoting scientific research in universities and affiliated research institutions, as well as the science and technology deriving from…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Long Range Planning
Peer reviewedHeaton, George R., Jr. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Discusses cooperative research and development between the United States and Japan. Describes the mechanisms and misconceptions of the Japanese cooperative research system. Reports past experiences involving cooperation and gives some suggestions for future activities. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, International Cooperation, International Programs
Peer reviewedSchott, Thomas – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1994
Examines how centrality in world science is affected by performance and reputation. This study uses surveys of academic researchers and literature in engineering to ascertain the surging Japanese and the relatively declining American research performance. Findings show that reputation outweighs performance as the United States continues to…
Descriptors: Engineering, Familiarity, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Grayson, Lawrence P. – Engineering Education, 1987
Addresses the relatively recent increase in Japan in expenditures for research and development (R&D) and the education of a large pool of doctorate-level engineers capable of performing more fundamental research. Compares the differences in Japanese and American R&D funding, university research budgets, and university-industry linkages.…
Descriptors: College Science, Doctoral Degrees, Educational Finance, Engineering Education
Grayson, Lawrence P. – Engineering Education, 1987
Expresses concern for the development of graduate education programs in technological fields in Japan. Compares and contrasts the educational systems of Japan and the United States. Claims that graduate education in Japan has not absorbed the flexibility and open structure of American education. (TW)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Science, Degrees (Academic), Engineering Education
Direct linkCriscuolo, Chiara; Martin, Ralf – OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2004
The main objective of this Working Paper is to show a set of indicators on the knowledge-based economy for China, mainly compiled from databases within EAS, although data from databases maintained by other parts of the OECD are included as well. These indicators are put in context by comparison with data for the United States, Japan and the EU (or…
Descriptors: Industry, Intellectual Property, Innovation, Education Work Relationship
