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Francis, George, Ed. – 1988
Environmental education and training have been key elements of Unesco's Program on Man and the Biosphere (MAB) since its inception in 1971. The MAB Program is an intergovernmental program of research, training, demonstration and distribution of information, aimed at providing the scientific background and the trained personnel to deal with…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Environment, Environmental Education
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). General Conference. – 1972
As the first part of the report of the Programme Commission II, a summary of discussions on plans for natural sciences and their applications is presented in this document. The two agenda items are: (1) detailed consideration of the 1973-74 draft program and budget and of the 1973-78 draft medium-term outline, and (2) desirability of adopting an…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Higher Education, International Programs, Natural Sciences
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). General Conference. – 1972
As the second part of the report of the Programme Commission II, a summary of recommendations on plans for natural sciences and their applications is presented in this document. Resolutions and budgetary appropriations are two major concerns in the document. The topics are related to the 1973-74 draft program and budget, the 1973-78 draft…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Higher Education, International Programs, Natural Sciences
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Moavenzadeh, Fred – Weaver, 1988
Introduces the Technology and Development Program (TDP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that helps outside organizations with resources and knowledge in the area of science, technology, and development. Describes a program example including background, objectives, and activities. Lists nine reasons for the program's success. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, International Cooperation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1984
These hearings focused on the impact of the United States decision to leave the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Included are prepared statements and/or testimony by: Congressman Jim Leach (Iowa); Jean Gerard (U.S. Ambassador to UNESCO); Paul Baker; William Nierenberg; Thomas Galvin; and A. K. Solomon.…
Descriptors: Engineering, Environmental Education, Financial Support, Hearings
Horton, Phillip B. – 1981
A bibliography and short historical background are provided within this description of the integrated science thrust in science education. Detailed are the philosophy and methodology as outlined by FUSE, the Federation for Unified Science Education. (CS)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 1982
This report provides comments and opinions from National Science Foundation (NSF) officials on proposed agency budget cuts which could affect three NSF Directorates: Science and Engineering; Biological, Behavioral, and Social Sciences; and Scientific, Technological, and International Affairs. Specific topics discussed focus on personnel levels,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Budgeting, Budgets, Elementary Secondary Education
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Scientific, Technological and International Affairs. – 1987
This publication was produced in response to a perceived need for a compact reference volume that permits a rapid overview of all the projects carried out by the Division of Science Resources Studies of the National Science Foundation. It was designed to furnish sufficient information on project objectives, methods, results, and references to…
Descriptors: College Programs, College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs