This document reports available statistics relevant to science and technology in Great Britain. The 52 tables are arranged in nine sections: (1) Scientific Research and Development in the United Kingdom, (2) Central Government Expenditure on Scientific Research and Development, (3) Overseas Technological Royalty Transactions, (4) New Supply of…

Author discusses the role of the scientist in issues that arise in the course of the interaction between science or technology and society. (HS)

The nature of, and attitudes toward, science and technology in China are explored. The priorities and accomplishments in science and medicine are reviewed with a brief projection of the possible future of Chinese science. (TS)

In this report the National Science Board presents the first results from a newly initiated effort to develop indicators of the state of the scientific enterprise in the Unite States. The ultimate goal of this effort is a set of indices which will reveal the strengths and weaknesses of U.S. science and technology, in terms of the capacity and…

This National Science Foundation (NSF) publication of 1963 contains statistical descriptions of the one-half million persons working as scientists, one million engineers, one million technicians, and one-quarter million teachers of science and mathematics in secondary schools. Employment profiles by sectors of the economy are provided. (CP)

In this report the National Science Board presents the second step in the process begun with Science Indicators--1972 of developing indicators of the state of science in the United States. The goal of this effort is a periodical series of indices of the strengths and weaknesses of science and technology in the United States and the changing…

This directory brings together in one volume an index of the programs, resources, and contact points at the federal level which can be drawn on in achieving transfer of technology and knowledge. The document shows the extent to which federal commitment has brought results of research and development investment to effective application throughout…

Presented is a summary of statistical indicators of the strengths and weaknesses of science and technology as reported in the annual report of the National Science Board. Declines in monies for research and development, in research publications in the physical sciences and technological innovation are noted. (EB)

Outlines the historical background leading to the present educational setting in Britain. Discusses the role and responsibility of science education in the universities in relationship to the limited market for students trained in science and technology. Defends the position of industry against emotional and uniformed criticism. (JR)

One hundred seventy-eight papers are abstracted which were submitted to the Paper Distribution Center by speakers at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. The abstracts are arranged under headings which correspond to sponsers listed in the program. (Author/SA)

The relationship of education, physics, and technology is investigated from a historical perspective. Using this basis, a list of goals of physics education is formulated in which the author feels primary emphasis should be to teach physics to students in order that they may have a better understanding of the world and its technical aspects. (CP)

PROCEEDINGS FROM A MEETING OF UNESCO'S ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ITS OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND ITS DIVISION OF SCIENCE POLICY ARE REPORTED. THE CENTRAL THEME OF THE CONFERENCE IS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AN INTRODUCTORY PAPER DEALS WITH RESOURCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, THE INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ON…

Selected are three pioneers who invented the history of technology: Abbott P. Usher, Lewis Mumford, and Sigfried Giedion. Their careers, publications, and contributions to the history of technology are described. (YP)

A report is given of different levels of degrees granted in engineering in 1975-76, summarized according to curriculum, minority group, and school. Technology degrees also are reported, categorized by school, kind of program, and degree level. (DT)