This is the second half of a two-part article on administration science and technology policy during the period 1977 to 1980. It focuses on activities of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) related to national security and foreign policy, space, energy, and the environment, health and agriculture, and OSTP advisory mechanisms and…

Reviews aspects of technology in our society: technology as a force for social change; reasons for the frustration and dissatisfaction with technology; how technology decentralizes power; the individual's influence; resolving conflicts in the ionized" society; regulation of technology; corporate responsibility; and the potential pitfalls for the…

It appears that Thomas R. Pickering, a career foreign service officer with no science in his background, has been nominated as the new head of the Federal science bureau. This is a discussion of the past and future importance of that office. (BB)

Proposes a policy framework for analyzing educational research and development supported by the federal government. Five primary elements of the framework are given for analyzing, developing, and implementing research policies for education. (JM)

Presents the views of F. James Rutherford concerning the status of science education and his role as advisor on science education to the Board of Directors of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. (SK)

A new problem in technology policy is posed by the need for technology suited to creating productive jobs and providing minimum public services at a cost and level of sophistication within the reach of poor people in developing countries. (BB)

Discusses a report commissioned for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare entitled National Policy and Higher Education.'' A major thrust of the report is that the federal government should adjust its funding strategies to encourage flexibility, autonomy, and diversity among the nation's colleges and universities. (JR)

Summarizes a report concerning the National Research Council advisory committee system, established to report on the desirability of appointing younger scientists to the committees that report to the federal government on technical topics. (AL)

Discusses the report "Financing Post secondary Education in the United States" which was produced by a congressionally created commission. The report aims to give the federal government guidance and a comprehensive data base for higher education support policies. (JR)

Discusses proposed governmental science policy reforms, including administrative reforms of Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, French equivalent to National Science Foundation. Indicates junior scientists, lab assistants, and technicians will be included in decision making and scientists will be barred from heading research terms for…

A discussion of the relationships, both biological and behavioral, among nutrition, population, and health in relation to government policy. Special emphasis is given to breast feeding and child survival. (BB)