9781334807527 - Reauthorization of the National Science Foundation: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, ... Third Congre... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and significance of the National Science Foundation (NSF), a pivotal organization in the United States dedicated to advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The NSF's journey is traced from its inception in 1950, analyzing its role in shaping the nation's scientific landscape and contributing to major technological breakthroughs. The author examines the NSF's funding priorities, its impact on education and research, and its efforts to address contemporary challenges such as climate change and economic competitiveness. Through the lens of the NSF's evolution, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between government, science, and society, highlighting the critical role of sustained investment in fundamental research and education for a nation's progress and global standing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.