In a rapidly expanding service environment, governmental entities are looking to campus-based applied research as they seek to modernize and improve public services. Institutions providing this assistance should consider such issues as organizational development, technical competence, econometrics, litigation support, new research opportunities,…

The development of the technology transfer program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is described. Key elements in their approach include identification of research strengths and programs that have potential of patentable, commercially profitable technology; education of faculty and administrators; identification of…

Discusses the effects of technological advancement on the labor force. States that although technological innovation usually affects blue collar workers more than scientists and engineers, there is some evidence to show that the rapid growth in technological careers is not proportional in all industries. (TW)

Examines the dominant cultural values of sport and their global diffusion and raises questions as to the degree the process is, or can be, resisted. Argues that the growth of television and the consequent growth of sponsorship has led to a challenge to the traditional amateur paternalist sport authorities from commercial entrepreneurship. (SRT)

Presents a summary of recent ideas in the area of industrial innovation. Analyzes varying viewpoints on models of the processes of innovation and poses questions for future study, research, and policy formation. (ML)

Examines the trends and efforts of Japan in funding basic and applied research in American universities and industries. Cites examples of the high-technology ties between the United States and Japan. Discusses the implications of foreign-funded research and technological transfer. (ML)

Traces the growth and movement of Japanese research and technology efforts and achievements. Explains policies related to science and technology and examines resultant actions. Provides perspectives on the future direction and role of creativity in Japanese research. (ML)

Issues in technology transfer of inventions created through federally-funded, university-based research are reviewed, and the role of the Patent and Trademarks Amendments Act of 1980 in changing the presumption of title is discussed. (MSE)

Proposes new model for study of microcomputer technology in agriculture in which diffusion/adoption of innovations is conceptualized as a structural process affected by "access conditions" resulting from research and development, intrinsic technology characteristics, and distributional characteristics. Examines thesis that potential adopters…

New media, such as electronic mail and word processing, are playing increasingly important roles in communication activities, especially in organizational settings. This article reviews the process by which new media are diffused, and describes some characteristics of new media that have implications for evaluation research. (Author/BW)

Explores the wide range of issues involved in the introduction of computers into Third World schools, and cautions Third World educators that it is their responsibility to temper their educational planning in the area of computers with some exploration of the detrimental side effects of improper implementation. Seventeen references are included.…

This Digest examines the effective integration of technology into schools and explores the importance of technology to school leaders. It asks why and how administrators should promote technology and asserts that school leaders who implement technology effectively will contribute greatly to education and the economy. It cautions, however, that…

This paper discusses the need for engineering education to address research and development, applied research, and technology transfer. It is important that engineering education considers as a major objective for engineering students the need of bridging the gap between what is produced in laboratories and the full scale of industrial production.…

Increase in research and development (R&D) activity in the industrialized countries has resulted in the expansion of the arms production capacity of the Third World. The transfer of arms production systems is carried out through production under license, subcontracting, and joint production of weapons. Politico-social and economic effects are…

In an effort to improve the use of knowledge produced in higher education institutions, formal relationships were established between colleges of education and surrounding school districts, and the knowledge flows were studied. A model for successful knowledge transfer resulted. (MSE)