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113 produkter
Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend
On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering
Av National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 1997
1217 kr
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This guide offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. It starts with the premise that a successful mentor guides students in a variety of ways: by helping them get the most from their educational …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 2003 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
508 kr
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Fifth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administrationa (TM)s FY 2003 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The first section of the report outlines the development during the 1990s of national goals for science and technology …
Setting Priorities for Large Research Facility Projects Supported by the National Science Foundation
Av National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
947 kr
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In 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) created a special account to fund large (several tens of millions of dollars) research facilities. Over the years, these facilities have come to represent an increasingly prominent part of the nationa (TM)s R&D portfolio. Recently concern has …
Beyond Bias and Barriers
Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
716 kr
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The United States economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of its people. To maintain its scientific and engineering leadership amid increasing economic and educational globalization, the United States must aggressively pursue the innovative capacity of all its …
Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Av Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
468 kr
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A new book from the National Research Council recommends changes in how the federal government evaluates the efficiency of research at EPA and other agencies. Assessing efficiency should be considered only one part of gauging a program''s quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The efficiency of …
On Being a Scientist
A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition
Av Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
187 kr
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The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure …
On Being a Scientist
A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
174 kr
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The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure …
Science and Technology for America's Progress
Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments in the New Administration
Av Committee on Science and Technology in the National Interest: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
278 kr
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The new Obama administration and the 110th Congress elected in November 2008 will face immediate challenges. Events will not permit a leisurely leadership transition. The prompt appointment of a Presidential science adviser and the nomination of top officials in the new administration with the …
Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend
On Being a Mentor to Students in Science and Engineering
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1997
404 kr
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This guide offers helpful advice on how teachers, administrators, and career advisers in science and engineering can become better mentors to their students. It starts with the premise that a successful mentor guides students in a variety of ways: by helping them get the most from their educational …
Beyond Bias and Barriers
Fulfilling the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering
Av Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
695 kr
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The United States economy relies on the productivity, entrepreneurship, and creativity of its people. To maintain its scientific and engineering leadership amid increasing economic and educational globalization, the United States must aggressively pursue the innovative capacity of all its …
Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age
Av Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
468 kr
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As digital technologies are expanding the power and reach of research, they are also raising complex issues. These include complications in ensuring the validity of research data; standards that do not keep pace with the high rate of innovation; restrictions on data sharing that reduce the ability …
On Being a Scientist
A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research: Third Edition
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
271 kr
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The scientific research enterprise is built on a foundation of trust. Scientists trust that the results reported by others are valid. Society trusts that the results of research reflect an honest attempt by scientists to describe the world accurately and without bias. But this trust will endure …
Ensuring the Integrity, Accessibility, and Stewardship of Research Data in the Digital Age
Av Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
624 kr
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As digital technologies are expanding the power and reach of research, they are also raising complex issues. These include complications in ensuring the validity of research data; standards that do not keep pace with the high rate of innovation; restrictions on data sharing that reduce the ability …
Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation
America''s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads
Av Committee on Underrepresented Groups and the Expansion of the Science and Engineering Workforce Pipeline, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
537 kr
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In order for the United States to maintain the global leadership and competitiveness in science and technology that are critical to achieving national goals, we must invest in research, encourage innovation, and grow a strong and talented science and technology workforce. Expanding Underrepresented …
Biological, Social, and Organizational Components of Success for Women in Academic Science and Engineering
Report of a Workshop
Av Committee on Maximizing the Potential of Women in Academic Science and Engineering, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
724 kr
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During the last 40 years, the number of women studying science and engineering (S&E) has increased dramatically. Nevertheless, women do not hold academic faculty positions in numbers that commensurate with their increasing share of the S&E talent pool. The discrepancy exists at both the junior and …
Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research
Av Committee on Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
727 kr
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Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research examines current interdisciplinary research efforts and recommends ways to stimulate and support such research. Advances in science and engineering increasingly require the collaboration of scholars from various fields. This shift is driven by the need to …
Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Medical Journal Publishing and Its Implications
Proceedings of a Symposium
Av and Medical Journal Publishing Committee on Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2005
646 kr
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This report is the proceedings of a 2003 symposium on "Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Medical Journal Publishing and Its Implications," which brought together experts in STM publishing, both producers and users of these publications, to: (1) identify the recent technical changes in …
Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Medical Journal Publishing and Its Implications
Report of a Symposium
Av and Medical Journal Publishing Committee on Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2004
624 kr
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The Symposium on Electronic Scientific, Technical, and Medical (STM) Journals and Its Implications addressed five key areas. The first two areas addressed—costs of publication and publication business models and revenue—focused on the STM publishing enterprise as it exists today and, in particular, …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 2003 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av Committee on the FY 2003 Federal Science and Technology Budget, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2002
395 kr
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Fifth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administration''s FY 2003 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The first section of the report outlines the development during the 1990s of national goals for science and technology (S&T), …
Scientific and Medical Aspects of Human Reproductive Cloning
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Policy and Global Affairs m. fl.
E-bok, 2002
696 kr
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Human reproductive cloning is an assisted reproductive technology that would be carried out with the goal of creating a newborn genetically identical to another human being. It is currently the subject of much debate around the world, involving a variety of ethical, religious, societal, scientific, …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 2002 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av Committee on the Federal Science and Technology Budget, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
286 kr
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Fourth in a series of annual reports, this study provides observations on the Administration''s FY 2002 budget proposal for federal science and technology (FS&T) programs. The report comments first on approaches to tabulating federal spending on FS&T and endorses the Administration''s method for …
Implementing the Government Performance and Results Act for Research
A Status Report
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Policy and Global Affairs m. fl.
E-bok, 2001
831 kr
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As requested by Congress and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), this report assists federal agencies in crafting plans and reports that are responsive to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), OMB Guidance, and agency missions. Using a case study approach, …
Enhancing the Postdoctoral Experience for Scientists and Engineers
A Guide for Postdoctoral Scholars, Advisers, Institutions, Funding Organizations, and Disciplinary Societies
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2000
606 kr
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The concept of postdoctoral training came to science and engineering about a century ago. Since the 1960s, the performance of research in the United States has increasingly relied on these recent PhDs who work on a full-time, but on a temporary basis, to gain additional research experience in …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 2001 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2000
640 kr
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In 1995, the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council issued a report entitled Allocating Federal Funds for Science and Technology , which recommended tracking of federal investments in the creation of new knowledge and …
Experiments in International Benchmarking of US Research Fields
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2000
1212 kr
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How can the federal government gauge the overall health of scientific research—as a whole and in its parts—and determine whether national funding adequately supports national research objectives? It is feasible to monitor US performance with field-by-field peer assessments. This might be done …
Capitalizing on Investments in Science and Technology
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Institute of Medicine National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
749 kr
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Although the United States is currently capitalizing on its investment in science and technology effectively, there remains much room for improvement. This volume identifies the ingredients for success in capitalizing on such investments to produce national benefits, assesses current U.S. …
Evaluating Federal Research Programs
Research and the Government Performance and Results Act
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, National Academy of Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 1999
658 kr
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The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), passed by Congress in 1993, requires that federal agencies write five-year strategic plans with annual performance goals and produce an annual report that demonstrates whether the goals have been met. The first performance reports are due in March …
Observations on the President's Fiscal Year 1999 Federal Science and Technology Budget
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Institute of Medicine National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 1998
286 kr
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In this report, the Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP) provides its observations on the federal science and technology (FS&T) portion of the president''s fiscal year (FY) 1999 submission. The FS&T budget (see box) reflects the federal investment in the creation of new …
Careers in Science and Engineering
A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond
Av and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 1996
337 kr
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As science and technology advance, the needs of employers change, and these changes continually reshape the job market for scientists and engineers. Such shifts present challenges for students as they struggle to make well-informed education and career choices. Careers in Science and Engineering …
Evaluating Research Efficiency in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Av Committee on Evaluating the Efficiency of Research and Development Programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Public Policy Committee on Science, Engineering m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
676 kr
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A new book from the National Research Council recommends changes in how the federal government evaluates the efficiency of research at EPA and other agencies. Assessing efficiency should be considered only one part of gauging a program''s quality, relevance, and effectiveness. The efficiency of …