Science and Engineering Infrastructure for the 21st Century

The role of the NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background
The Charge to the Task Force
Strategy for Conducting the Study

CHAPTER 2: THE LARGER CONTEXT FOR S&E INFRASTRUCTURE
History and Current Status
The Importance of Partnerships
The Next Dimension

CHAPTER 3: THE ROLE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Leadership Role
Priority Setting Process
Current Programs and Strategies
Future Needs and Opportunities

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

APPENDICES
A: Task Force Charge
B: References
C: Selected Bibliography
D: Sources of Public Comments
E: Selected Acronyms

 

 

 

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