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The current controversy over the politicization of science by the Bush administration is, by definition, a political controversy. As such, it must be addressed by political measures as well as the administrative strategies that Dr. Lambright suggests. The administration's actions go beyond the bounds of "business as usual" and reflect the interests of its powerful constituencies, as well as the unease of many citizens with some scientific and technological advances. Scientists need to engage these citizens and take their concerns into account in order to build trust between the scientific community and the public, as well as to impede unscrupulous politicians from distorting scientific information to suit their purposes.

The views of the scientific community on integrity in research are not well understood. A recent survey provided some new insights into these views and the personal experiences of a sample of U.S. scientists with the issue of misconduct and fraud in science. It also suggests some of the difficulties and limitations in interpreting and communicating information on this subject.

Looks at the growing role of the states and the legacy they have inherited from earlier state science and technology activities. Unfortunately, much of what states have done is not guided by any sense of coordinated strategy. Argues that they need to get their individual and collective acts together. (SJK)

In the 1980s, driven by economic hardships, the decline in basic industries, & Reagan administration cutbacks in domestic programs, many state governors sought to assert political leadership through technology-based economic development programs. By 1988, at least 38 states had government agencies or offices specifically designed for science & technology (S&T) missions. Most of the other states had S&T programs & activities run by existing government departments or agencies. S&T policies in 13 states are examined, with a focus on: (1) the role of the new S&T agencies & offices that embody the S&T-based economic development drive of states; (2) the function of more traditional state government agencies & their roles in this emerging function of S&T-based economic development; & (3) state competition for major, national high technology facilities. 15 References. Modified AA