Harnessing Science And Technology For America's Economic Future: National And Regional Priorities (national Forum On Science And Technology Goals)

This book is largely based on a 1998 forum where participants from across America discussed ways to improve the utilization of science and technology for economic growth over the next several decades. A steering committee of prominent Americans, co-chaired by SEMATECH Chairman William Spencer and former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh, developed consensus recommendations from the forum input. Harnessing Science and Technology for America's Economic Future puts forward long-term goals for the nation and associated action items. It includes background papers and talks from the forum, covers the economics of science and technology-based growth, industry trends, the role of government, education, research universities, and the international context. Based on a 1998 forum where participants from across America discussed ways to improve the utilization of science and technology for economic growth. This book includes papers and talks from the forum, and covers the economics of science and technology-based growth, industry trends, the role of government, education, and research universities. Pt. 1. Committee Report -- Pt. 2. Speeches, Commissioned Papers, And Presentations From The Forum Event, February 2-3, 1998. Office Of Special Projects, Policy Division, National Research Council. Includes Bibliographical References.