Table 2-9. Important Issues Pertaining to Confidence in Science and Technology 



University 



The public has a negative attitude toward science and technology. 



Government (State, local, or Federal) or one of its branches or agencies has a negative attitude 



toward science and technology. 



A program of education or communication is needed to convince the public and government of 



the value of research. 



Industry 



Low public confidence in and/or poor image of science, technology, research or scientists. 



Government Laboratories & FFRDC's 



Meeting public demand for justification of basic research programs with respect to mission. 

 Lack of Congressional or Executive support and understanding of basic research. 



Independent Research Institutes 



Need for adequate justification of research. 



30 THE INQUIRY TO THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY 



