Basic Research in the Mission Agencies

Respectfully yours, Norman Hackerman Chairman, National Science Board The Honorable The President of the United States PREFACE The National Science Foundation was established in 1950 "To promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense; and other purposes."I The National Science Board, the policymaking body of the Foundation,. [...] The vision and support of the legislative and execu tive branches of the Federal Government have enabled the scientific and edu cational communities to continue their roles of assisting in the solution of the Nation's problems and improving the quality of life of our citizens. [...] As a result of this review of the agencies and their activities, the Board affirms its strong belief in the value of multiple support of scientific research by the Federal Government and in the key role of the mission agencies. [...] The objectives of the tenth Board report are: • To provide an objective survey of the current status of basic research in the mission agencies; • To serve as a source of information about basic research in mission agencies for Government scientists and administrators, members of the Congress, staff members of congressional committees, members of the scientific, educational, and business communitie. [...] Research, the Atomic Energy Commission, and Most of the activities of the Survey are the Public Health Service, followed shortly by the founded on the information gained from the National Science Foundation.