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Book Synopsis Plant Biology Research and Training for the 21st Century by : National Research Council
Download or read book Plant Biology Research and Training for the 21st Century written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-02-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faster progress in plant biology research could benefit agriculture, the environment, medicine, and our understanding of basic biological processes. This book clearly and directly describes the impediments to greater achievements in plant science and suggests solutions. It presents an innovative plan that would create a comprehensive federal system of management and financial support for plant biology research and training.
Book Synopsis Millennial Biology: The National Science Foundation and American Biology, 1975-2005 by : Donald J. McGraw
Download or read book Millennial Biology: The National Science Foundation and American Biology, 1975-2005 written by Donald J. McGraw and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Science Foundation (NSF) is a unique federal agency because it supports scientific research financially, but does not engage in scientific work itself. Its history is known only in part because the NSF is a vibrant, expanding, and living entity that makes the final telling of its story impossible. Much can be learned from its beginning as well as its component parts. If the founding of the NSF in 1950 was couched in an era of physics, especially atomic physics, certainly by the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, biology was, and remains, the queen of sciences for the predictable future. This book highlights the elite status of America’s biological sciences as they were funded, affected, and, to a very real degree, interactively guided by the NSF. It examines important events in the earlier history of the Foundation because they play strongly upon the development of the various biology directorates. Issues such as education, applied research, medical science, the National Institutes of Health, the beginnings of biotechnology, and other matters are also discussed.
Book Synopsis The Funding of Young Investigators in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences by : National Research Council
Download or read book The Funding of Young Investigators in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1994-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings to light trends in the support of life scientists beginning their professional careers. In 1985, 3,040 scientists under the age of 36 applied for individual investigator (R01) grants from the National Institutes of Health, and 1,002 received awards, for a "success rate" of 33%. In 1993, 1,389 scientists under the age of 36 applied for R01 grants and 302 received awards, for a success rate of 21.7%. Even when R23/R29 grant awards (both intended for new investigators) are added to the R01 awards, the number of R01 plus R23 awards made in 1985 was 1,308, and in 1993, the number of R01 plus R29 was 527. These recent trends in the funding of young biomedical research scientists, and the fact that young nonbiomedical scientists historically have had a smaller base of support to draw upon when beginning their careers, raises serious questions about the future of life science research. It is the purpose of this volume to present data about the trends and examine their implications.
Book Synopsis Science for Agriculture by : Wallace E. Huffman
Download or read book Science for Agriculture written by Wallace E. Huffman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science for Agriculture was the first thorough quantitative and analytical treatment of the history of the U.S. agricultural research system and as such has served as the foundation for research over the 10 years since its publication. The benefits from public and private investment in agricultural research are immense and should be understood by every student of the agricultural science system in the United States. The second edition updates important landmarks, components, characteristics, and trends of the U.S. system for developing and applying science to increase the productivity and advancements of agriculture. Science for Agriculture, 2e, is essential reading for agriculture educators and researchers, Land Grant administrators, food and agri-industry R&D and all others who need to understand the factors that will influence future public agricultural research policy.
Book Synopsis A New Biology for the 21st Century by : National Research Council
Download or read book A New Biology for the 21st Century written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-11-20 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now more than ever, biology has the potential to contribute practical solutions to many of the major challenges confronting the United States and the world. A New Biology for the 21st Century recommends that a "New Biology" approach-one that depends on greater integration within biology, and closer collaboration with physical, computational, and earth scientists, mathematicians and engineers-be used to find solutions to four key societal needs: sustainable food production, ecosystem restoration, optimized biofuel production, and improvement in human health. The approach calls for a coordinated effort to leverage resources across the federal, private, and academic sectors to help meet challenges and improve the return on life science research in general.
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Book Synopsis Our Common Journey by : National Research Council
Download or read book Our Common Journey written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-11-09 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World human population is expected to reach upwards of 9 billion by 2050 and then level off over the next half-century. How can the transition to a stabilizing population also be a transition to sustainability? How can science and technology help to ensure that human needs are met while the planet's environment is nurtured and restored? Our Common Journey examines these momentous questions to draw strategic connections between scientific research, technological development, and societies' efforts to achieve environmentally sustainable improvements in human well being. The book argues that societies should approach sustainable development not as a destination but as an ongoing, adaptive learning process. Speaking to the next two generations, it proposes a strategy for using scientific and technical knowledge to better inform future action in the areas of fertility reduction, urban systems, agricultural production, energy and materials use, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation, and suggests an approach for building a new research agenda for sustainability science. Our Common Journey documents large-scale historical currents of social and environmental change and reviews methods for "what if" analysis of possible future development pathways and their implications for sustainability. The book also identifies the greatest threats to sustainabilityâ€"in areas such as human settlements, agriculture, industry, and energyâ€"and explores the most promising opportunities for circumventing or mitigating these threats. It goes on to discuss what indicators of change, from children's birth-weights to atmosphere chemistry, will be most useful in monitoring a transition to sustainability.
Download or read book Embracing Life written by Richard Stuckey and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book develops an interesting tale depicting the journey of a rural farm boy’s life. Twists and turns led to his retirement years in the twenty-first century. Stories of true incidences accompany each chapter. Some stories are humorous, others life-threatening! The author utilized his high school, college, and graduate degrees to their full potential. A call to the unknown enticed him to risk a highly political position. The pitfalls that awaited him led to an even greater and more successful career. The author then shares insights to build a successful life.
Book Synopsis Biotechnology for the 21st Century by : FCCSET Committee on Life Sciences and Health
Download or read book Biotechnology for the 21st Century written by FCCSET Committee on Life Sciences and Health and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Biotechnology Research Subcommittee Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :110 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (327 download)
Book Synopsis Biotechnology for the 21st Century by : National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Biotechnology Research Subcommittee
Download or read book Biotechnology for the 21st Century written by National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Biotechnology Research Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities by : National Research Council
Download or read book Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-09-27 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although few Americans work as farmers these days, agriculture on the whole remains economically importantâ€"playing a key role in such contemporary issues as consumer health and nutrition, worker safety and animal welfare, and environmental protection. This publication provides a comprehensive picture of the primary education system for the nation's agriculture industry: the land grant colleges of agriculture. Colleges of Agriculture at the Land Grant Universities informs the public debate about the challenges that will shape the future of these colleges and serves as a foundation for a second volume, which will present recommendations for policy and institutional changes in the land grant system. This book reviews the legislative history of the land grant system from its establishment in 1862 to the 1994 act conferring land grant status on Native American colleges. It describes trends that have shaped agriculture and agricultural education over the decadesâ€"the shift of labor from farm to factory, reasons for and effects of increased productivity and specialization, the rise of the corporate farm, and more. The committee reviews the system's three-part missionâ€"education, research, and extension serviceâ€"and through this perspective documents the changing nature of funding and examines the unique structure of the U.S. agricultural research and education system. Demographic data on faculties, students, extension staff, commodity and funding clusters, and geographic specializations profile the system and identify similarities and differences among the colleges of agriculture, trends in funding, and a host of other issues. The tables in the appendix provide further itemization about general population distribution, student and educator demographics, types of degree programs, and funding allocations. Concise commentary and informative graphics augment the detailed statistical presentations. This book will be important to policymakers, administrators, educators, researchers, and students of agriculture.
Book Synopsis Biotechnology for the 21st Century by : DIANE Publishing Company
Download or read book Biotechnology for the 21st Century written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies important areas for Federal investment, & specific research in agriculture, environmental biotechnology, manufacturing & bioprocessing, marine biotechnology & aquaculture, & infrastructure. Includes 13 Federal agency overviews: USAID, USDA, DoC, DoD, DoE, DHHS, DoI, DoJ, DoS, DVA, EPA, NASA, & NSF. Stresses the need to research the effects that biotechnology can have on society before going ahead with new advances. Discusses the impact of biotechnology in legal, societal, & economic issues. Glossary. Photos & charts.
Book Synopsis BIO2010 by : National Research Council
Download or read book BIO2010 written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological sciences have been revolutionized, not only in the way research is conductedâ€"with the introduction of techniques such as recombinant DNA and digital technologyâ€"but also in how research findings are communicated among professionals and to the public. Yet, the undergraduate programs that train biology researchers remain much the same as they were before these fundamental changes came on the scene. This new volume provides a blueprint for bringing undergraduate biology education up to the speed of today's research fast track. It includes recommendations for teaching the next generation of life science investigators, through: Building a strong interdisciplinary curriculum that includes physical science, information technology, and mathematics. Eliminating the administrative and financial barriers to cross-departmental collaboration. Evaluating the impact of medical college admissions testing on undergraduate biology education. Creating early opportunities for independent research. Designing meaningful laboratory experiences into the curriculum. The committee presents a dozen brief case studies of exemplary programs at leading institutions and lists many resources for biology educators. This volume will be important to biology faculty, administrators, practitioners, professional societies, research and education funders, and the biotechnology industry.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :420 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (319 download)
Book Synopsis Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1996: National Science Foundation, Office of Science and Technology Policy by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies
Download or read book Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1996: National Science Foundation, Office of Science and Technology Policy written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :1146 pages Book Rating :4.F/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1996 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies
Download or read book Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations for 1996 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Growth and Development in Plants (Textbook Series: 21st Century Biology and Agriculture) by : K.V. Krishnamurthy
Download or read book Growth and Development in Plants (Textbook Series: 21st Century Biology and Agriculture) written by K.V. Krishnamurthy and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topic of the book is covered at the cellular, tissue, organ and organism levels and inputs from all these hierarchical levels of plant organization have been carefully integrated to get a holistic picture of growth and development in plants. The book will be useful to undergraduate, post-graduate and research students, and teachers of botany/plant sciences, plant biotechnology, agriculture and forestry.
Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :434 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (318 download)
Book Synopsis Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Download or read book Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
