LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 



April 30, 1976 



My Dear Mr. President: 



The National Science Board has the honor of transmitting to you and 

 through you to the Congress its Eighth Annual Report, Science at the 

 Bicentennial— A Report From the Research Community. This Report has been 

 prepared in accordance with Section 4(g) of the National Science Foundation 

 Act of 1950, as amended. 



In response to an inquiry by the National Science Board, over 600 

 representatives of the research community in universities, industry, 

 government, and independent research institutes throughout the United 

 States provided their views on conditions affecting research or likely to affect 

 it in the near future. Specifically, they were asked to describe critical issues or 

 problems they believe will decrease the effectiveness of research "unless 

 properly addressed." 



The many aspects of those issues or problems identified in the responses 

 are detailed in this Report. Greatest concern centered upon dependability of 

 funding for research, the vitality of the research system, freedom in research 

 choices, and attitudes toward science and technology. 



The National Science Board believes the Report points to a need for 

 action, in which government, the scientific community, and the public have a 

 part, in assuring that those concerns are properly addressed. 



Respectfully yours, 



Norman Hackerman 



Chairman, National Science Board 



The Honorable 



The President of the United States 



