NSFS LANE,NEAL - IN PURSUIT OF STRATEGIC BASIC RESEARCH

Authors
HOKE F LANE N
Citation
F. Hoke et N. Lane, NSFS LANE,NEAL - IN PURSUIT OF STRATEGIC BASIC RESEARCH, The Scientist, 8(1), 1994, pp. 11
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Journal title
The Scientist → ACNP
ISSN journal
08903670
Volume
8
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Database
ISI
SICI code
0890-3670(1994)8:1<11:NL-IPO>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
In an extensive interview with The Scientist, newly confirmed NSF dire ctor Neal Lane says he recognizes the challenge of supporting curiosit y-driven research in a political and social climate more inclined towa rd deriving the benefits of applied investigations; but he also points out the crucial role of basic science in bringing about those benefit s.