Describes the growing pressures on the American system for conducting research, including new budgetary and political constraints, damage from cumulative neglect of the research infrastructure, and the changing nature/conduct of scientific research. To cope with these challenges, a national research strategy is recommended. Various aspects of the…

Analyses 2.1 million papers published between 1981 and 1994. Finds that university-industry papers are more highly cited on the average than single-university research. Indicates that university researchers can often enhance the impact of their research by collaborating with an industry researcher. (CCM)