A fleet too good to afford; the U.S. research fleet, with three new vessels, may be the best in the world; but rising costs and tightening budgets could leave scientists high and dry

Article Abstract:

The consortium of institutions that operates the US research fleet reports that by the end of 1999, operating costs will exceed revenues by an estimated $18 million. The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System, which owns, operates and leases research vessels, is discussed.

Oceanographic research ships

---

Walker tells universities to look for help from industry

Article Abstract:

House Science Committee chair Robert Walker is warning universities that they must seek help from industry rather than the federal government in upgrading their science facilities. Cooperation between institutions and industry is increasing, but the trend troubles some academics.

Research, Science and technology policy, Business and education, Industry and education, Legislators, Walker, Robert S.

---

Academy recommends global yardstick

Article Abstract:

A National Academy of Science report on evaluating government funding levels of science projects recommends comparing US spending in various areas with that of other nations. Important areas where the US must maintain world leadership should be identified and supported.

Reports, National Academy of Sciences

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Effect of short-term resuspension events on the oxidation of cadmium, lead, and zinc sulfide phases in anoxic estuarine sediments
• Abstracts: Role of soot carbon and other carbon matrices in the distribution of PAHs among particles, DOC, and the dissolved phase in the effluent and recipient waters of an aluminum reduction plant
• Abstracts: 'Strategic research' wins the day. NSF wins, NIH loses in Clinton's 1994 budget. SSC deathwatch starts again
• Abstracts: Superconductivity goes to sea. Molecular marvels: the next industrial revolution will come when tiny machines start building everything a molecule at a time
• Abstracts: Influence of dissolved humic acid and Ca-montmorillinite clay on pesticide extraction efficiency from water using solid-phase extraction disks

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.