National Science Foundation Act: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Seventy-ninth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 6448, ... May 28 and 29, 1946, Issues 21-24 |
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... things necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and , without being limited thereby , the Foundation is specifically authorized- ( a ) to prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary govern- ing the manner of its ...
... things necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and , without being limited thereby , the Foundation is specifically authorized- ( a ) to prescribe such rules and regulations as it deems necessary govern- ing the manner of its ...
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... thing that I wish to emphasize is the present international situation . When the war ended last summer , we had a situation that is unique in the history of this country and in the history of war . That situation was this : We had ...
... thing that I wish to emphasize is the present international situation . When the war ended last summer , we had a situation that is unique in the history of this country and in the history of war . That situation was this : We had ...
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... things . I think if I can properly gage the thoughts and desires of my colleagues , there is no question but what practically every Member of Congress wants to do something about the situation and to do the right thing , but the ...
... things . I think if I can properly gage the thoughts and desires of my colleagues , there is no question but what practically every Member of Congress wants to do something about the situation and to do the right thing , but the ...
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... things be true , regarding the need for alertness and increased scientific activity in the interest of national health , security , and wel- fare , then we must next inquire as to the scale believed sufficient for the purpose . It is ...
... things be true , regarding the need for alertness and increased scientific activity in the interest of national health , security , and wel- fare , then we must next inquire as to the scale believed sufficient for the purpose . It is ...
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... things . Shall you or shall you not have social sciences represented in a National Science Foundation ? I would like to make the position of most of the men who constitute the committee of 5,000 that I referred to at the beginning of my ...
... things . Shall you or shall you not have social sciences represented in a National Science Foundation ? I would like to make the position of most of the men who constitute the committee of 5,000 that I referred to at the beginning of my ...
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Page 49 - Each contract or other arrangement executed pursuant to this Act which relates to scientific research shall contain provisions governing the disposition of inventions produced thereunder in a manner calculated to protect the public interest and the equities of the individual or organization with which the contract or other arrangement is executed...
Page 36 - Make grants-in-aid to universities, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private institutions, and to individuals for such research projects as are recommended by the National Advisory Health Council, or, with respect to cancer, recommended by the National Advisory Cancer Council...
Page 2 - There is hereby established in the executive branch of the Government an independent agency to be known as the National Science Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "Foundation").
Page 36 - ... and promoting the coordination of all such researches and activities and the useful application of their results ; training personnel in matters relating to mental health ; and developing, and assisting States in the use of the most effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Page 60 - Aeronautics to supervise and direct the scientific study of the problems of flight, with a view to their practical solution...
Page 4 - ... without performance or other bonds, and without regard to section 3709 of the Revised Statutes...
Page 36 - The Surgeon General shall conduct in the Service, and encourage, cooperate with, and render assistance to other appropriate public authorities, scientific Institutions, and scientists in the conduct of, and promote the coordination of, research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, and studies relating to the causes, diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of physical and mental diseases and impairments of man, including water purification, >ev>ge treatment, and pollution of lakes and...
Page 5 - Foundation shall from time to time prescribe, appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Such appointments shall be made and such compensation shall be fixed in accordance with the provisions of the civil-service laws and regulations and the Classification Act of 1923, as amended...
Page 4 - 8) to maintain a register of scientific and technical personnel and in other ways provide a central clearinghouse for information covering all scientific and technical personnel in the United States, including its Territories and possessions.
Page 3 - States," by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the President.