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Introductory Remarks, Richard C. Jordan
Introductory Remarks, Richard C. Jordan
Pages 3-4
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Yet, since that time scientific journals have increased in number to approximately 1,000 by 1850, 10,000 by 1900, and approximately 100,000 by 1960. As a result of such continuing developments as automation, computers, and the production of monochromatic coherent light, a high percentage of engineers and scientists have failed to keep pace with these rapid changes and are faced with a scientific half-life of around ten years.
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In recognition of the almost unique position of the Division relative to the professional engineering community of the country, and the opportunities available to it for furthering engineering research in close relationship with other organizations and disciplines that are a part of the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council, and mindful of the scope of responsibilities that all of this implies, the Division is taking a very serious look at the problems and the direction in which it should face. Within the past few months a report was prepared and published on the Division research program and its related interests and activities.
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