National Science Foundation Programs / Kent K. Curtis.

Established by Congressional Act in 1950, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is charged with a variety of responsibilities in the areas of education, research, applications of research, data gathering, and information dissemination. The foundation is governed by an appointed director and a nation...

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Main Author: Curtis, Kent K.
Corporate Author: National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1975.
Subjects:
Computers.
Financial Support.
Government Role.
Institutional Role.
National Programs.
Research Projects.
Scientific Research.
National Science Foundation
AFIPS 75
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Genre:
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Physical Description:8 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
Established by Congressional Act in 1950, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is charged with a variety of responsibilities in the areas of education, research, applications of research, data gathering, and information dissemination. The foundation is governed by an appointed director and a national board and is primarily funded by the federal government. Spending approximately 10 percent of the nation's funds for research and development, the NSF sponsors research which promises substantial benefits for society in the future. Proposals are submitted to an open competition, and winners are selected by a panel of experts. Since computers permeate most fields of science, the NSF also provides computer technology and time-sharing for subsidized researchers. Also, it is presently sponsoring an overview study of the state of computer art in the United States. Other studies on computers and privacy and on the role of computers in educational innovation will be forthcoming. (EMH)
Note:ERIC Note: Paper presented at the National Computer Conference (Anaheim, California, May 21, 1975).
Microform.
Call Number:ED118101 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.