Preparing for the 21st Century: Science and Engineering Research in a Changing World

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Size: 12 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:1997

Authors:
National Research Council
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Front Matter	i-ii
Introduction	1-2	(skim)
Science and Engineering Research Generates New Technologies	2-2	(skim)
The United States Should Remain at the Frontier In All Research Areas	2-2	(skim)
World-Class Research Is Crucial	2-3	(skim)
The US Needs a Unified Budget for Federal Science and Technology	3-4	(skim)
Vigilance Is Needed to Ensure the Quality of Research	4-5	(skim)
We Should Encourage a Broad Range of Careers for Future Scientists and Engineers	5-6	(skim)
Outstanding Scientists and Engineers are Needed in the Federal Government	6-7	(skim)
Toward the Future	7-9	(skim)

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National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (SEM)

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