Science and Technology for Development
The Role of U.S. Universities
Published on 22. October 2013
428 pages
978-1-4831-4984-4 (ISBN)
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Science and Technology for Development: The Role of U.S. Universities examines the role of U.S. universities in helping to build an indigenous science and technology (S&T) base in developing countries. U.S. university involvement in engineering, agriculture, and science is analyzed, along with conditions for success or failure and limitations to involvement. Successful experiences in developing countries are highlighted. This book is comprised of seven chapters and begins with an overview of the past legislative mandate for U.S. university involvement in S&T for development. The reader is then introduced to U.S. university activity in three fields: engineering, agriculture, and science. Within the analysis of each field, specific past involvements, current thinking, and field-specific issues are explored. The subsequent chapters discuss future roles for U.S. universities, including types of involvement, mechanisms for involvement, and forms of cooperation among U. S. institutions. Eight legislative changes are outlined for expanding U.S. university involvement in international S&T cooperation. This monograph will be of interest to S&T policymakers and university officials.
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List of Figures and TablesAcknowledgmentsIntroductionList of AcronymsChapter 1 The Legislative Mandate The Policy Thread in U. S. Foreign Assistance Legislation Creation of Agencies with International Objectives Legislation Pertaining Specifically to Education or Universities Legislation Pertaining to Visas, Passports, Immigration, and Exchange of Persons Other Aspects of the Mandate AnalysisChapter 2 Engineering Types of Involvement Mechanisms Engineering Cases Engineering Technology Activity ASEE International Activities Survey Issues Current Thinking Concluding RemarksChapter 3 Agriculture Overview of U.S. University Involvement Recent Involvement in Agricultural Development Examples of Programs Evaluation of U.S. University Involvements Current Issues and Questions Concluding RemarksChapter 4 Science Types of Involvement Mechanisms Current Thinking on Science Involvements Analysis IssuesChapter 5 Future Roles for U.S. Universities Types of Involvement Mechanisms for Future U.S. University Involvement Criteria for Successful U.S. University Involvement ScenariosChapter 6 Policy Issues and Options Funding Objectives Why Universities? Bureaucratic vs. Professional Approach Evaluation Legislation OptionsChapter 7 Summary, Conclusions and RecommendationsAppendixesNotesBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors
