Science & Engineering Indicators 1998

Abstract

The report is designed to provide a broad base of quantitative information about U.S. science, engineering, and technology for the use of public and private policymakers in their decisions about these activities. Investments in basic research, advanced technology, and science and engineering education are critical to the achievement of our national economic and social goals of improving health, welfare, economic competitiveness, and national security. The quantitative analyses in this report provide information on a variety of critical trends and issues as we prepare to enter the 21st century. The report presents information on science and mathematics education from the precollege level, through graduate school, and beyond; and also presents information on public attitudes and understanding of science and engineering. It analyzes science and engineering activities in the United States and provides valuable comparative information on science and technology in other countries. The entire report will be available on the World Wide Web.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA373611

Entities

Organizations

  • National Science Board

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Climate Change
  • Computer Programming
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • International Relations
  • Management Personnel
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Network Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Recreation

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies
  • STEM Education