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An innovation policy consultancy, which specialises in the evaluation, comparative analysis and implementation of government science and technology policy and SME support programmes.
www.technopolis.co.uk
Science and Technology Policies in India
Focus is on policy reforms and intellectual property law reforms in India.
vikg.tripod.com
Research Competitiveness Program
An effort to assist U.S. states participating in the National Science Foundation's "Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research", from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
www.aaas.org
U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy
In the Executive Office of the President. Current and archived information about policy on fundamental science, education and scientific literacy, investment in applied research, and international cooperation.
www.ostp.gov
Board on Science, Technology and Economic Policy, National Academy of Sciences
Integrates understanding of scientific, technological, and economic elements in the formulation of national policies affecting the economic well-being of the United States.
www7.nationalacademies.org
Gender, Science and Technology Gateway
Global web portal presented by the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD). Policy recommendations and resources pertaining to sustainable development that addresses gender inequality.
gstgateway.wigsat.org
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) Legacy
Topical reports on numerous subjects in science and technology (1974-1995).
www.wws.princeton.edu
Information and analysis on civil and military space issues, policies and programs. Covers a variety of topics including life on Mars, advanced aircraft, Russian aerospace, Challenger accident, space weapons, exploration, and links.
www.fas.org
Federation of American Scientists
Involved in a variety of projects, including monitoring arms sales and weapons development, cyberstrategy, intelligence reform, military analysis, nuclear weapons, space policy, and monitoring emerging diseases.
www.fas.org
American Geophysical Union: Science and Policy
Upcoming legislation and government regulations that have implications for the geophysical sciences, and position statements on policy-related topics.
earth.agu.org
Al Teich's Technology & the Future Toolkit
A resource for students, teachers, and anyone else interested in how technology and society are shaping each other and our future.
www.alteich.com
The Foundation for Science and Technology
Aims to provide a neutral platform for the debate of science or technology issues of importance to society. Includes PDF downloads of journals and ordering information for other materials.
www.foundation.org.uk
Institute for Science, Engineering and Public Policy
An institute in Portland Oregon, that attempts to develop the local dialogue on science, technology and society issues.
www.isepp.org
US President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
PCAST consists of 18 members from the private sector plus the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology who serves as the Committee's Co-Chair.
www.ostp.gov
The Decline of Unfettered Research
Essay explaining the reasons for the decline of "unfettered" or "curiosity-driven" research.
www.math.washington.edu