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Peer reviewedPhysics Today, 1972
Descriptors: Astronomy, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Physics
Peer reviewedPiore, Emanuel R. – Physics Today, 1981
Reviews the federal government's role in support of physics within the context of four time periods: (1) about 1930-40; (2) 1940-45 (World War II); (3) 1945-present (post-World War II); and (4) the present time, as the administration in Washington strives for a balanced budget. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Financial Support
Peer reviewedDinsmore, Robertson – Oceanus, 1982
Presents an overview of the university fleet, its purpose, relationship to the rest of the United States oceanographic research fleet, history, cost factors, and other information. (DC)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Federal Programs, Geology
Peer reviewedvon Hippel, Frank – Physics Today, 1981
Illustrates, with three case histories, that outside peer review of public policy analysis is critically needed, is feasible, and can have an important impact. These case histories are: (1) safety of today's commercial nuclear power plants; (2) necessity of plutonium breeder reactors; and (3) consequences of "limited" nuclear war.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Environmental Standards, Federal Programs, Higher Education
