Examines consequences of cross-cultural technology transfer. Questions for students to analyze regarding the feasibility of transferring a particular form of technology to a given cultural group are provided. (RM)

Research findings indicate that effective elementary schools have certain institutional characteristics in common. This article describes how these findings were used to improve New York City schools. (CJ)

Describes PENNTAP, a technical information service that supplies free assistance to business, industry, and local governments through a one-to-one contact between specialists and users, and through the cooperation of university faculty, library staff, and federal and private sources. (FM)

More than 4,000 valuable water-damaged books were restored by using a space-simulation chamber at the Lockheed Missile and Space Company. It was the fifth time that the chamber has been used for the restoration of valuable books and documents. (Author/MLF)

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The value of scientific research can only be measured by the resulting benefits to society. Federal policymakers must ensure that funding for research and development is adequate and that research results are applied to the serious problems facing state and local governments. (SK)

Definitions of terms and an explanation of the concept of transfer of technology are provided as background for this examination of some critical issues in the introduction of such process technologies as instructional development and evaluation into the rapidly changing milieu of a developing nation. (JEG)

Agricultural extension in Tanzania is largely top-down technology transfer but would be more effective if participatory and demand driven. Implementation of decentralized decision making and participatory training requires time preparation and systematic change strategies. (SK)

Uses the University of Michigan and three other colleges (University of Maryland--Baltimore County, Brigham Young University, and Washington University) to illustrate the varied approaches to capitalizing financially on campus research by deciding what constitutes success. Includes a "tech-transfer scorecard" listing the highest-ranking…

Examines ethical considerations involved in the transfer of appropriate information technology to less developed countries. Approaches to technology are considered; two philosophical frameworks for studying ethical considerations are discussed, i.e., the Kantian approach and the utilitarian perspective by John Stuart Mill; and integration of the…

In a transition economy, Estonia is taking a systematic approach to research and development and technology transfer through two programs: a science park for incubation of small enterprises and a technical university innovation center. (SK)

Electronic Commerce Resource Centers focus on transferring emerging technologies to small businesses through university/industry partnerships. Successful implementation hinges on a strategic operating plan, creation of measurable value for customers, investment in customer-targeted training, and measurement of performance outputs. (SK)

Discusses the use of information technology, technology diffusion and reinvention, and technology adoption and implementation. Considers the change process in higher education and the need to develop good computer habits and overcome old habits that are based on old teaching and learning methods. (LRW)

Assesses the establishment and development of science parks in the United Kingdom from the universities' perspective. Discusses their impact on the processes of invention, innovation, technology transfer, commercialization, and enterprise and outlines strategies available to universities for involvement in science park development. (Contains 22…

U.S. colleges of agriculture and technology transfer offices have historically been in conflict over the management of plant varieties. A simple model that would allow these competing systems to become integrated uses a decision tree. (Author/JOW)