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Policies for science and technology

Article Abstract:

Speakers at the AAAS Science and Technology Colloquium had differing views on the role of government in supporting scientific research. Jack Gibbons, an adviser to President Clinton, felt the federal government needed to support science research to promote economic growth. Congressman George Miller disagreed, noting that science has failed to solve many social problems.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
Science and state, Science policy

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Pan-American science collaboration

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Many Latin American scientists attended a May 1993 conference sponsored by the American Assn for the Advancement of Science, which was held to discuss the possibility of increasing international scientific cooperation. The significance of the conference, especially for Latin America, is discussed.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
Science and technology policy, Latin America, Intellectual cooperation

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President Clinton's science advisor

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Former Office of Technology Assessment Dir Gibbons is a good choice for Pres Bill Clinton's Science and Technology Advisor. Gibbons's accomplishments and personal qualities are discussed.

Author: Abelson, Philip H.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
Evaluation, Officials and employees, United States. Office of Technology Assessment, Gibbons, John H.

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Subjects list: Editorial, Conferences, meetings and seminars, American Association for the Advancement of Science
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