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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
Examines issues and trends related to university/industry research relationships. Indicates that critics insist that universities are violating obligations to science and society by marketing expertise to industry. In addition, small colleges feel left out of the trend. (JN)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Financial Support, Higher Education, Industry
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Hileman, Bette – Chemical and Engineering News, 1990
Reported are statistics for research and development in chemistry. Provided are (1) an overview; (2) breakdowns of statistics regarding the federal government, industry, and universities and colleges in the United States; and (3) international research and development. Data are presented in graphs and tables. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Foreign Countries, Government Role
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Rawls, Rebecca; And Others – Chemical and Engineering News, 1985
The Pimentel Report (formally titled "Opportunities in Chemistry") represents an unusually broad and deep consensus in the chemical community about the status of chemistry and areas along the chemical frontier ripe for scientific exploitation. Highlights from the report and an extensive executive summary are provided. (DH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Government Role, Higher Education
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1985
Presents and analyzes data on sources of research and development (R&D) funds; R&D spending by government agencies; how industry apportions its R&D outlays; spending by individual chemical companies; manpower in industrial R&D; sources/uses of academic R&D funds; largest spenders on R&D; and demographic trends. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Engineering, Engineers
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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
Many states are establishing research centers keyed to universities strong in science and engineering as the Unites States' drive to become more technologically competitive shifts to the states. Initiatives in Ohio are provided as an example of this trend. (JN)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Engineering, Higher Education, Industry
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the University of Tennessee have established a measurement and controls research center and a master's-level academic engineering program. A description of this university/industry cooperative research center is provided. Indicates that a doctoral program is planned when the master's program is well…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education
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Haggin, Joseph – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Describes a program offered by the U.S. Department of Energy for undergraduate science and engineering students aimed at providing research experience during the academic year at the six national laboratories. Reviews the potential interest and benefits to students. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Program Content
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Krieger, James H. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Summarizes the National Research Council report "Frontiers in Chemical Engineering: Research Needs and Opportunities." Highlights areas at the frontiers of chemical engineering research. Discusses the relevant audience of the report. Points out sources of funding for research. Emphasizes education related recommendations for universities…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Engineering Education
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Hanson, David – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Reviews the findings of a report of the General Accounting Office that states that only about 1 percent of university research funding comes from outside the United States. Cites examples of research programs that are funded by foreign interests. Discusses fields such as geology that receive more support than others. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Economics, Financial Support, Foreign Countries
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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Discusses the status of U.S.-Japan relations regarding science and technology. Describes Japan's science and technology structure. Outlines trends in cooperation and competition for the technology market between the U.S. and Japan. (CW)
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Government Role
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Martens, John A. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Reviews the reform of the industrial structure of the Soviet Union. Emphasizes the influence of the communist party on chemical production, research and education. Surveys the problems facing the Soviet chemical industry. Lists important officials in the Soviet chemical industry. Discusses joint ventures between the United States and the Soviet…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Economic Development, Economics
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Announces the establishment of two research centers by the National Science Foundation under its new Minority Research Centers of Excellence (MRCE) program. Describes the goals of these centers at Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN) and at Howard University (Washington, DC). (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Medical Education
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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
Discusses Lehigh University's industry-funded centers and institutes, academic research projects designed to upgrade both industry and the economy, and research and development programs. Includes information on sources of research and development funding. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Cooperative Programs, Engineering
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Hanson, David J.; And Others – Chemical and Engineering News, 1991
Discussed is the 1992 comprehensive federal budget proposed for the United States. The proposed budgets for the Defense Department, Health and Human Services, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Institute of Standards and…
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Financial Policy, Financial Support
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Long, Janice R.; Hanson, David J. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Details the 1989 funding proposals for research and development. Describes trends in federal spending. Discusses proportions of funding for the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and other basic research agencies. Includes tables that detail money spent and proposed for many research agencies. (CW)
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Budgets, Charts, Federal Aid
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