Preparing for the 21st Century

Science and Engineering Research in a Changing World

  • Cover

  • Background

  • Introduction

  • Science and Engineering Research Generates New Technologies

  • The United States Should Remain at the Frontier In All Research Areas

  • World-Class Research Is Crucial

  • The US Needs a Unified Budget for Federal Science and Technology

  • Vigilance Is Needed to Ensure the Quality of Research

  • We Should Encourage a Broad Range of Careers for Future Scientists and Engineers

  • Outstanding Scientists and Engineers are Needed in the Federal Government

  • Toward the Future

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