Life Sciences in the Space Program 



• During the past year, much has changed. 



— New slots have been created at the Centers and Headquarters, and some of 

 the vacant positions have been filled. 



— The Centers have been encouraged to use the opportunities available 

 through the IPA mechanism, as well as the loan of scientists from other 

 Federal agencies. 



Increased attention has been given to ways of expanding training programs. 



Recommendation 



• The Life Sciences Division should continue to address staffing problems and 

 call on senior NASA management to support this effort. In addition, the 

 Division should have a formal mechanism for both long- and short-term 

 training to develop a new generation of top-quality scientists on the 

 permanent NASA staff. 



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