Based on a 2003 workshop, this study describes current public and private programs and recommends ways to recruit and retain more women and underrepresented minorities into clinical research, especially physician-scientists…

Metrics - a system of measurement that includes the item being measured, the unit of measurement, and the value of the unit - offers a tool for measuring climate research…

Based primarily on a conference, this book examines the need for interventions to increase the number of US students, both males and females, pursuing careers in the sciences and engineering…

Demonstrating that US-based manufacturing can compete in terms of quality, product features, and timely delivery, this book discusses different approaches to understanding and controlling costs. It explores factors in site…

Commercialization of successful SBIR awards is a key challenge for the program and represents an essential step in the program’s contribution to government missions. To better understand the challenges inherent…

Looks at IT workers and the policy issues they inspire. This book identifies characteristics that differentiate IT work from other categories of high-tech work, including an informative contrast with biotechnology…

NOAA’s Role in Space-Based Global Precipitation Estimation and Application .

The ‘1,000-ship Navy’ concept envisions US naval forces partnering with multinational, state, local and private sector entities to ensure freedom of navigation, the flow of commerce, and the protection of…