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Science 9 January 1981:
Vol. 211. no. 4478, pp. 139 - 145
DOI: 10.1126/science.211.4478.139
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Science and Technology in the White House, 1977 to 1980: Part 1

Frank Press 1

1 Science and technology adviser to President Carter and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, Washington, D.C. 20500

This is the first half of a two-part article on science and technology policy in the Carter White House. Written from the perspective of the President's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the article describes specific activities and accomplishments in the context of the overall policy framework and institutional structure within which the office operates. This part of the article addresses policy issues related to strengthening the U.S. science and technology enterprise, fostering industrial innovation, enhancing relationships among government, industry, and universities, and improving the regulatory process. Part 2 will focus on OSTP activities related to national security and foreign policy, space, energy and the environment, health, and agriculture, and will discuss OSTP advisory mechanisms and planning efforts.


THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN CITED BY OTHER ARTICLES:
Role of Scientists in the Development of Science Policy.
F. A. Long (1981)
Bulletin of Science Technology Society 1, 225-233
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