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Beginning a Dialogue on the Changing Environment for the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Report of a Conference (1994) / Chapter Skim
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Instructions to Small Discussion Groups
Pages 52-54

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From page 52...
... Explore the ways in which the research infrastructure might evolve as the aspirations and expectations of society, government, and the research community change and interact over time. Questions for Discussion: How have the traditional aspirations and expectations of society, government, and the research community interacted?
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From page 53...
... From a governmental perspective, what might be gained and what might be lost by expecting the research community consciously to serve defined social goals? From a research community perspective, what might be gained and what might be lost by expecting the community consciously to serve defined social goals?
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... Explore ideas for broadening the involvement in discussions about the ideas around which this convocation was organized. Questions for Discussion: Are the changes required by society and government of the research community fundamental or incremental?
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