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To Advance Knowledge

Author : Roger L. Geiger
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351471813
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book To Advance Knowledge written by Roger L. Geiger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American research universities are part of the foundation for the supremacy of American science. Although they emerged as universities in the late nineteenth century, the incorporation of research as a distinct part of their mission largely occurred after 1900. To Advance Knowledge relates how these institutions, by 1940, advanced from provincial outposts in the world of knowledge to leaders in critical areas of science. This study is the first to systematically examine the preconditions for the development of a university research role. These include the formation of academic disciplines--communities that sponsored associations and journals, which defined and advanced fields of knowledge. Only a few universities were able to engage in these activities. Indeed, universities before World War I struggled to find the means to support their own research through endowments, research funds, and faculty time. To Advance Knowledge shows how these institutions developed the size and wealth to harbor a learned faculty. The book illustrates how arrangements for research changed markedly in the 1920s when the great foundations established from the Rockefeller and Carnegie fortunes embraced the advancement of knowledge as a goal. Universities emerged in this decade as the best-suited vessels to carry this mission. Foundation resources made possible the development of an American social science. In the natural sciences, this patronage allowed the United States to gain parity with Europe on scientific frontiers, of which the most important was undoubtedly nuclear physics. The research role of universities cannot be isolated from the institutions themselves. To Advance Knowledge focuses on sixteen universities that were significantly engaged with research during this era. It analyzes all facets of these institutions--collegiate life, sources of funding, treatment of faculty--since all were relevant to shaping the research role.

Universities and Science in the Early Modern Period

Author : Mordechai Feingold
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402039751
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Universities and Science in the Early Modern Period written by Mordechai Feingold and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes most of the contributions presented at a conference on “Univ- sities and Science in the Early Modern Period” held in 1999 in Valencia, Spain. The conference was part of the “Five Centuries of the Life of the University of Valencia” (Cinc Segles) celebrations, and from the outset we had the generous support of the “Patronato” (Foundation) overseeing the events. In recent decades, as a result of a renewed attention to the institutional, political, social, and cultural context of scienti?c activity, we have witnessed a reappraisal of the role of the universities in the construction and development of early modern science. In essence, the following conclusions have been reached: (1) the attitudes regarding scienti?c progress or novelty differed from country to country and follow differenttrajectoriesinthecourseoftheearlymodernperiod;(2)institutionsofhigher learning were the main centers of education for most scientists; (3) although the universities were sometimes slow to assimilate new scienti?c knowledge, when they didsoithelpednotonlytoremovethesuspicionthatthenewsciencewasintellectually subversivebutalsotomakesciencearespectableandevenprestigiousactivity;(4)the universities gave the scienti?c movement considerable material support in the form of research facilities such as anatomical theaters, botanical gardens, and expensive instruments; (5) the universities provided professional employment and a means of support to many scientists; and (6) although the relations among the universities and the academies or scienti?c societies were sometimes antagonistic, the two types of institutionsoftenworkedtogetherinharmony,performingcomplementaryratherthan competing functions; moreover, individuals moved from one institution to another, as did knowledge, methods, and scienti?c practices.

Federal Support to Universities, Colleges, and Selected Nonprofit Institutions

Author : National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Federal Support to Universities, Colleges, and Selected Nonprofit Institutions written by National Science Foundation (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scientific Activities at Universities and Colleges

Author : National Science Foundation (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Scientific Activities at Universities and Colleges written by National Science Foundation (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309316855
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research. The growing scale of science has been accompanied by a shift toward collaborative research, referred to as "team science." Scientific research is increasingly conducted by small teams and larger groups rather than individual investigators, but the challenges of collaboration can slow these teams' progress in achieving their scientific goals. How does a team-based approach work, and how can universities and research institutions support teams? Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science synthesizes and integrates the available research to provide guidance on assembling the science team; leadership, education and professional development for science teams and groups. It also examines institutional and organizational structures and policies to support science teams and identifies areas where further research is needed to help science teams and groups achieve their scientific and translational goals. This report offers major public policy recommendations for science research agencies and policymakers, as well as recommendations for individual scientists, disciplinary associations, and research universities. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science will be of interest to university research administrators, team science leaders, science faculty, and graduate and postdoctoral students.

Colleges That Change Lives

Author : Loren Pope
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101221348
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Colleges That Change Lives written by Loren Pope and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-25 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.

Research Universities and the Future of America

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309256399
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Research Universities and the Future of America written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-07-08 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Universities and the Future of America presents critically important strategies for ensuring that our nation's research universities contribute strongly to America's prosperity, security, and national goals. Widely considered the best in the world, our nation's research universities today confront significant financial pressures, important advances in technology, a changing demographic landscape, and increased international competition. This report provides a course of action for ensuring our universities continue to produce the knowledge, ideas, and talent the United States needs to be a global leader in the 21st century. Research Universities and the Future of America focuses on strengthening and expanding the partnership among universities and government, business, and philanthropy that has been central to American prosperity and security. The report focuses on the top 10 actions that Congress, the federal government, state governments, research universities, and others could take to strengthen the research and education missions of our research universities, their relationships with other parts of the national research enterprise, and their ability to transfer new knowledge and ideas to those who productively use them in our society and economy. This report examines trends in university finance, prospects for improving university operations, opportunities for deploying technology, and improvement in the regulation of higher education institutions. It also explores ways to improve pathways to graduate education, take advantage of opportunities to increase student diversity, and realign doctoral education for the careers new doctorates will follow. Research Universities and the Future of America is an important resource for policy makers on the federal and state levels, university administrators, philanthropic organizations, faculty, technology transfer specialists, libraries, and researchers.

Federal Support to Universities, Colleges, and Selected Nonprofit Institutions

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Federal Support to Universities, Colleges, and Selected Nonprofit Institutions written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The University as an Institution Today

Author : Alfonso Borrero
Publisher : IDRC
ISBN 13 : 0889366853
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book The University as an Institution Today written by Alfonso Borrero and published by IDRC. This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the philosophy, mission, function, objectives, structures and service to culture and professions of the university as an institution.

Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 754 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scientific Institutions of the Future

Author : Philip C. Ritterbush
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scientific Institutions of the Future written by Philip C. Ritterbush and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Scientific and Engineering Research Facilities at Universities and Colleges

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Scientific and Engineering Research Facilities at Universities and Colleges written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

H.R. 1905--the University Facilities Revitalization Act of 1987

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book H.R. 1905--the University Facilities Revitalization Act of 1987 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Medical and Dental Schools (Scholarships, Construction Grants, and Institutional Research Grants).

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Medical and Dental Schools (Scholarships, Construction Grants, and Institutional Research Grants). written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Medical and Dental Schools (scholarships, Construction Grants, and Institutional Research Grants)

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Medical and Dental Schools (scholarships, Construction Grants, and Institutional Research Grants) written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Regional significance of universities and research institutions - the case study Potsdam

Author : Manfred Rolfes
Publisher : Universitätsverlag Potsdam
ISBN 13 : 3869560827
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (695 download)

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Download or read book Regional significance of universities and research institutions - the case study Potsdam written by Manfred Rolfes and published by Universitätsverlag Potsdam. This book was released on 2010 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der vorliegende Band gibt einen Einblick in die Ergebnisse eines Studienprojekts am Institut für Geographie der Universität Potsdam. Das Studienprojekt war eingebettet in das URBACT II Projekt RUnUP (Role of Universities in Urban Poles). Bei den unterschiedlichen Beiträgen stehen die vielfältigen Beziehungen zwischen Stadt/Politik, Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft in der Region Potsdam im Mittelpunkt. Den theoretischen Bezug bildet dabei das Triple Helix Modell.

Open Knowledge Institutions

Author : Lucy Montgomery
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262542439
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Open Knowledge Institutions written by Lucy Montgomery and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of the university as an open knowledge institution that institutionalizes diversity and contributes to a common resource of knowledge: a manifesto. In this book, a diverse group of authors—including open access pioneers, science communicators, scholars, researchers, and university administrators—offer a bold proposition: universities should become open knowledge institutions, acting with principles of openness at their center and working across boundaries and with broad communities to generate shared knowledge resources for the benefit of humanity. Calling on universities to adopt transparent protocols for the creation, use, and governance of these resources, the authors draw on cutting-edge theoretical work, offer real-world case studies, and outline ways to assess universities’ attempts to achieve openness. Digital technologies have already brought about dramatic changes in knowledge format and accessibility. The book describes further shifts that open knowledge institutions must make as they move away from closed processes for verifying expert knowledge and toward careful, mediated approaches to sharing it with wider publics. It examines these changes in terms of diversity, coordination, and communication; discusses policy principles that lay out paths for universities to become fully fledged open knowledge institutions; and suggests ways that openness can be introduced into existing rankings and metrics. Case studies—including Wikipedia, the Library Publishing Coalition, Creative Commons, and Open and Library Access—illustrate key processes.