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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1984
Indicates that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will emphasize technology to spur United States competition in technological development by raising support for engineering staff, research, and equipment. Includes a list of areas on which proposed engineering research centers should focus. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering, Federal Programs, Higher Education, Research and Development Centers
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Krieger, James H. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Summarizes the National Research Council report "Frontiers in Chemical Engineering: Research Needs and Opportunities." Highlights areas at the frontiers of chemical engineering research. Discusses the relevant audience of the report. Points out sources of funding for research. Emphasizes education related recommendations for universities…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science, Engineering Education
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Lepkowski, Wil – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Discusses the status of U.S.-Japan relations regarding science and technology. Describes Japan's science and technology structure. Outlines trends in cooperation and competition for the technology market between the U.S. and Japan. (CW)
Descriptors: Competition, Foreign Countries, Foreign Policy, Government Role
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Relates the comments offered in an interview with Erich Bloch, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Director. Discusses issues related to NSF and its funding, engineering research centers, involvement with industry, concern for science education, computer centers, and its affiliation with the social sciences. (ML)
Descriptors: Agencies, Financial Support, Industry, Research and Development
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1986
Recounts an interview with chemist, educator, and executive Mary Good. Opinions are expressed about the status of basic research in chemistry, the relationship of chemical research to several federal agencies, the value of education in chemistry, and the perceptions of the public regarding the chemical community, particularly the health risks. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Interviews
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Chemical and Engineering News, 1987
Discusses state of chemistry education and new technologies. Reviews recent history of undergraduate chemistry education. Enumerates technologies applicable to chemistry fields. Suggests changes in science courses in higher education. Discusses plans of the National Science Foundation (NSF) stressing funding in chemistry education and chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Development
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Long, Janice R. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1986
Reports on the recommendations made by House Representative Don Fuqua (Florida), outgoing chairman of the Science and Technology Committee, regarding science policy in the United States. Includes issues such as research funding, the role of the universities, and the need to develop diverse energy sources. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy, Federal Aid, Federal Government