The National Science Foundation: Accountability, Opportunities and Challenges
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| Title: | The National Science Foundation: Accountability, Opportunities and Challenges |
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| Description: | The National Science Foundation (NSF or the Foundation) was established by Congress in 1950 as an independent federal agency with a mission “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes. This book discusses the opportunities and challenges for leveraging and expanding the National Science Foundation mission to continue to advance excellent research; improve STEM education and research training; increase research accessibility, accountability, and security; and accelerate research to address major societal challenges. |
| Authors: | Lisa Norton |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Science--Study and teaching--United States--Evaluation |
| Categories: | POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Science & Technology Policy |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | The National Science Foundation (NSF or the Foundation) was established by Congress in 1950 as an independent federal agency with a mission “to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes. This book discusses the opportunities and challenges for leveraging and expanding the National Science Foundation mission to continue to advance excellent research; improve STEM education and research training; increase research accessibility, accountability, and security; and accelerate research to address major societal challenges. |
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| ISBN: | 9798891135017 9798891135482 |
