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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.

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

In the process of developing technologies for defense, space, and atomic energy, the federal government has invented new products and processes that could be useful in solving domestic, social problems. How can such technologies be more effectively transferred? It is argued that an interorganizational approach to technology transfer could help accelerate utilization. Federal agencies, manufac turers, and various public and private users need to work in partnership early in the process if technology is to be transferred. It is suggested that, because the key actors are autonomous and often have conflicting interests with respect to technology, it may be necessary that an outsider-or "broker"-take the lead in bringing them into alliance.