This document features detailed statistical tables of Academic Research and Development Expenditures for fiscal year 1999. The data presented in this report were collected from the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) fiscal year 1999 Survey of Research and Development Expenditures at Universities and Colleges. Contents include: (1)…

Evidence of tension between teachers and researchers regarding the work that researchers undertake in classrooms surfaces from time to time. The title of this conference, "A Conversation between Researchers and Practitioners", testifies to the importance of interaction between the users and providers of research. Indeed, in this paper, we will…

The author proposes the creation of a new type of independent research institution which would have a special relationship with universities. (Editor)

Describes a project which was conceived to provide a vehicle for an adequate test of the utility of evaluation based on student achievement of specific program goals." (Author/AA)

The U.S. Commissioner of Education describes the National Institute of Education, a national center for educational research. (LR)

The critical examination to which research and development activities and agencies are being subjected is taken as a point of departure for reviewing historical developments and persistent problems in both approaches and institutions. (Author)

Describes the origin and activities of the Grand Rapids Public Schools-Western Michigan University Center for Educational Studies, an organization endeavoring to link educational research and practice. (LR)

Describes the research done at the Center for the Study of Reading at the University of Illinois. (AEA)

Industry benefits from technology transfer by becoming aware of cutting edge developments, having a pool of experienced candidates, and furthering universities understanding of industry. Universities benefit from diversified funding, exposure to real-world problems, and access to facilities and equipment. Challenges include intellectual property…

Observes the origins of the international journal "Educational Studies in Mathematics (ESM)" in 1968 and traces its later development as it responded to changes in mathematics education. Examines the contributions of its editors in defining its spirit, policy, and procedures as they directed its growth and transformation into a leading journal of…

Discusses the importance of research and development in physics education and describes investigations on the effectiveness of some instructional strategies for physics teaching. (YDS)

Provides the history of the Sundance Institute, which has grown to help many artists in hopes of contributing unique and original voices to the culture of the country. Describes the present structure of the institute and details the work of the 2002 lab. Notes that as the Sundance Theatre Lab continues to bring theatre artists of all disciplines…

Summerizes the controversy surrounding the claim by two University of Utah professors to have achieved cold fusion. Noted are the failure of university administrators to involve other campus scientists in review of the claim and premature establishment of an institute dedicated to the cold-fusion technology. (DB)