The National Science Foundation : Background and Selected Policy Issues.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Federal aid to education.

Independent regulatory commissions.

Research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (38 pages)) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2014.

System Details:

System requirements: PDF reader software.

text file

PDF

Summary:

Provides information on NSF, an independent Federal agency that supports both basic research and education in nonmedical sciences and engineering. Addresses policy issues related to NSF structural characteristics; leadership and staff; mission activities; grant-making; scientific facilities, instruments, and equipment; major constituencies; selected authorizations; and budget and appropriations.

Notes:

CRS Report.

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2015). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. National Science Foundation

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.