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A Limitation on Federal Authority to Deny Duty Free Entry of Scientific Equipment.
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Broome, David E., Jr. – Journal of College and University Law, 1984
The Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Materials Importation Act of 1966 mandates duty free entry of equipment into the United States under certain conditions. The decision in the University of North Carolina v. United States Department of Commerce endorses the independence of American scientific research from one form of government control.…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Federal Regulation, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship
1985 National Science Foundation Authorization. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology of the Committee on Science and Technology. U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress Second Session on H. R. 4974 (February 3, 9, 28, 29; March 21, 1984).
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1984
These hearings focused on various topics and issues related to the fiscal year 1985 budget request of $1.5 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF), which represents a 13 percent increase over the 1984 level, as well as on NSF policies. Witnesses, representing government or scientific and technical organizations not directly part of the…
Descriptors: Budgets, Computers, Engineering, Engineering Education
A Bulletin from Capitol Hill.
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Hatfield, Mark O. – Science and Children, 1992
Describes the federal legislation introduced in 1991 that provides formula grants to states to purchase elementary science equipment. The purchases are to be matched by local education agencies and coordinated with hands-on laboratory activities. (MDH)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation
H.R. 4726--The Opportunities in Science & Technology Act of 1992. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Science of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, Second Session.
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1992
The hearing reported in this document focused on H.R. 4726, a bill concerned with improving the facilities and instructional equipment available at science-technology centers, two-year colleges, and other non-profit institutions engaged in informal and formal education in science and technology. Witnesses from three agencies (National Aeronautics…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Hearings
Status on U.S. Marine Research. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Oceanography of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, Second Session on U.S. Marine Scientific Research Capabilities Oversight (September 26, 1984).
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. – 1985
These hearings focused on the major problems and opportunities in marine research and on the role of both the government and the scientific community in responding to future needs. Included are statements by: James Baker; Donald Boesch; Robert Corell; Tudor Davies; M. Grant Gross; G. Ross Heath; Joel Pritchard; David Ross; J. R. Schubel; Gerry…
Descriptors: Estuaries, Federal Programs, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
Improving the Research Infrastructure at U.S. Universities and Colleges. Hearing before the Committee on Science and Technology. U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, Second Session.
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1984
The state of university science and engineering research capabilities is considered. Attention is directed to the need for improving and enhancing the research infrastructure, including support for instrumentation, buildings, and other related research facilities. U.S. universities and colleges are encountering severe facilities and…
Descriptors: Engineering, Facility Requirements, Federal Aid, Government School Relationship
U.S. Science and Engineering Education and Manpower: Background; Supply and Demand; and Comparison with Japan, the Soviet Union, and West Germany. Report Prepared by the Congressional Research Service Library of Congress for the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology, Transmitted to the Committee on Science and Technology. U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session.
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Cooper, Edith Fairman – 1983
This five-part report examines several aspects of science/engineering (S/E) education as it relates to S/E manpower. Part I discusses: pre-college science/mathematics curricula that have a bearing on future career decisions of students and that will subsequently affect the supply of scientific/technical manpower; the importance of…
Descriptors: Degrees (Academic), Elementary Secondary Education, Engineering Education, Engineers
1984 National Science Foundation Authorization. Hearings before the Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology of the Committee on Science and Technology. U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-Eighth Congress, First Session on H.R. 2066 (February 23,25; March 1,8,10, 1983). No. 21
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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1983
These hearings focused on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed program and budget. Testimony of witnesses, prepared statements, discussions, and supporting documentation (including hearings summary) are provided. Among the issues, areas, and topics addressed were: (1) relevance of NSF's mission to presidential goals; (2) science and…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Behavioral Science Research, Budgets, Earth Science