Preparing for the 21st Century

Technology and the Nation's Future

  • Cover

  • Background

  • Introduction

  • A Climate that Promotes Technicalogical Innovation Should Be Maintained

  • Government Support for Commercial Technologies Should Be Selectively Provided

  • Public and Private responsibilities Should Be Synergistic in Civilian Technology Fields

  • Gaps in Workforce Training and Continuing Education Should Be Eliminated

  • The International Context of Innovating and investing in R&D Needs Greater Attention

  • Continued Vigilance on US Technological Competitiveness is Warranted

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