This study focuses on the nature of educational development in the United States as determined by an analysis of the available literature. There is general agreement that educational development has not achieved the status now accorded to the general avocation of research by educators. This appears to be the result of a relatively short history…

Presents an overview of the U.S. research and development effort. Data are provided on who supplies the money, who spends it, and how it is distributed among various types of Research and Development (R&D). (HM)

Presents Research and Development (R&D) efforts at universities and colleges. Data are presented on where the money comes from, how it is spent, amount allotted to chemistry, schools that have the largest R&D efforts, and top R&D centers. (HM)