THE KEY ROLE OF A MISSION-ORIENTED AGENCY'S SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Abstract

A discussion is given of the functions of science-oriented organizations in mission-oriented agencies, using AFOSR as an illustrative example. These organizations are described as having a key role to play in the interaction between science and technology. By making the proper choices of scientific areas for support and by helping to improve the dialogue between the scientific and the technological communities, these organizations serve a function which is very important to both the agencies which have special responsibilities for solving the problems of society and the university-based scientific community which must provide education and new knowledge. The programs of these organizations bring benefits to both the universities and the agencies which cannot be obtained through agency-supported research that is closely related to short range needs nor through the scientific research supported by other agencies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 18, 1967
Accession Number
AD0669842

Entities

People

  • William J. Price

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Contracts
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Operations Research
  • Personnel Management
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Scientific Research
  • Solid State Physics
  • Students
  • Symposia
  • Systems Engineering

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design