12 Science and Technology.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Taken from Wikipedia and Survey of Britain and America Science and Technology Overview of the United States Miss Atchley Taken from Wikipedia and Survey of Britain and America Federal Government Policy and Support Before WWI most science and technology research was private. After WWI, the state became more involved in providing money for scientific research. The bulk of research and development funding (64%) comes from the private sector, rather than from taxes. American scientists have made many important achievements: using atomic energy, computer technology, radar, electronic-communications, satellite, and spacecrafts. Taken from Wikipedia and Survey of Britain and America The United States Constitution itself reflects the desire to encourage scientific creativity. It gives the United States Congress the power to “promote the progress of science and useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.” This clause formed the basis for the U. S. patent and copyright systems, whereby creators of original art and technology would get a government granted monopoly, which after a limited period of time would become free to all citizens, thereby enriching the public domain. Taken from Wikipedia and Survey of Britain and America American Association for the Advancement of Science The American Association for the Advancement of Science, “Triple A-S” (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world. It serves as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide. Taken from Wikipedia and Survey of Britain and America Immigrants American political leaders’ enthusiasm for knowledge