Record Detail Back
A Review of the New Initiatives at the NASA Ames Research Center
- Share to:
The technology-driven growth that has characterized the U.S. economy over the last decade has reinforced Americans’ belief in the value of science and tech- nology. New technologies are understood to be sources of strength for the economy as well as means of addressing national objectives, such as improved health care, a cleaner environment, and the exploration of space. Though less well understood, the government has long played an important role in stimulating scientific and technological advances, and this role has become increasingly im- portant as we begin the new century. The federal role is as diverse as it is important. The government directly stimulates scientific and technological research through its support of the large federal research agencies, such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Much of this effort goes directly to universities, but some serves as a direct stimulus, translated through various mechanisms and pro- grams, for private-sector activities that directly benefit the national economy and our capacity to achieve national goals.
CHARLES W. WESSNER - Personal Name
0-309-50278-0
NONE
Information Technology
English
2001
1-165
LOADING LIST...
LOADING LIST...