Lessons from the EPSCoR states

Article Abstract:

EPSCor's success in raising awareness about the importance of basic research holds many lessons for other organizations wishing to build public support for science. EPSCor is well organized. It justifies its research to the public and keeps the public informed and involved.

Editorial, Finance, Science, United States. National Science Foundation

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NIST: measuring up to a new task

Article Abstract:

The Clinton administration has proposed that NIST should provide funds for civilian research and development through the Advanced Technology Program (ATP). The proposal calls for ATP to dispense more than $750 each year by FY 1997.

Planning, United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology, Economic conversion

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Computing's controversial patron

Article Abstract:

The Clinton administration has removed Defense from DARPA's name and given it the role of developing new commercial technologies. The controversy involving DARPA's involvement in parallel computing in the early 1990s is discussed.

United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Technology and state, Technology policy

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