Speech technology--especially automatic speech recognition--has now advanced to a level where it can be of great benefit both to able-bodied people and those with various disabilities. In this paper we describe an application "TalkMaths" which, using the output from a commonly-used conventional automatic speech recognition system,…

This paper describes the organization and planning for research and development in Sweden, particularly the role of higher education. A section on policies notes that the state has overall responsibility to fund basic research and the training of research workers. Issues receiving particular attention include environmental problems and new…

This is an overview and synthesis of the Learning and Skills Development Agency's (LSDA's) research and support activity that applies to 14-19 year olds. It pulls together various strands of activity within LSDA between 2000 and 2005 to provide a comprehensive picture of the publications relating to this age group. It is designed for use by…

A 1-day workshop preceded a meeting of the National Educational Research Policies and Priorities Board of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) to help the Board consider the most appropriate structure for research and dissemination in education. The workshop opened with a presentation by William Raub, who provided a view on…

Examines U.S. educational research policy since the 1960s in conjunction with author's directorship of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Discusses federal education laboratories created in 1965. Reviews the OECD's 1969 evaluation of federal research and development programs. Contends U.S. research policy suffers…

This report provides the recommendations made by the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) to the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology based from its examination on the accessibility of post-secondary education in Canada. Aligned with the needs of employers, and operating on the leading edge of advanced…

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology envisions Alberta's prosperity through innovation and lifelong learning. Advanced Education and Technology's mission is to lead the development of a knowledge-driven future through a dynamic and integrated advanced learning and innovation system. This paper presents the highlights of the business…

This document lists 30 pages of monographs and collections of papers explicitly dealing with peace education. The major focus is on materials in English, German or the Scandinavian languages from later years. For those who are not familiar at all with this area, an asterisk (*) has been used to mark publications valuable for introduction and…

This miniprint lists examples of journal articles and chapters edited books dealing with peace education. Some separate prints of article-size also are included. The major focus is on materials in English, German, and the Scandinavian languages from recent years. (RJC)

The data presented in the statistical tables in this document represent all categories of direct Federal Science and Engineering (S&E) support to institutions of higher education in the United States. The 15 federal agencies included provided virtually all funding for S&E Research and Development (R&D) at universities and colleges. In addition,…

The data presented in this report were compiled from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) fiscal year 1993 Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges. Surveyed are science and engineering expenditures for separately budgeted research and development. Terms used in institutional accounting procedures are…

The data presented in this report were compiled from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) fiscal year 1994 Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges. Surveyed are science and engineering expenditures for separately budgeted research and development. Terms used in institutional accounting procedures are…

Data in the tables of this publication were derived from the Survey of Federal Funds for Research and Development, Volume 44, for Fiscal Years 1994-96. They reflect research and development (R&D) funding levels reported by 32 Federal agencies from February through November 1995. R&D totals in the tables are given in both outlays and obligations.…

Researchers are developing automated instructional design systems which guide subject matter experts (SMEs) through the complexities of courseware development. Enabling SMEs to perform many of the authoring activities associated with courseware development has two distinct advantages: (1) costs are contained; and (2) SMEs can make optional use of…

This is the second publication from the Office of Technology Assessment's assessment on information technology and research, which was requested by the House Committee on Science and Technology and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The first background paper, "High Performance Computing & Networking for…