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nonmission-related research by the scientific community be adequately 
supported. The engineering community, which is always involved with 
mission-related activity, recognizes that the support of basic science 
is an essential cost if we are to continue to have technological 
development. 
In the development of our marine economy by means of engineering 
and other mission-related research and development in the universities, 
it 1s important to recognize the essential joint responsibility among 
Government, industry, and universities for the support of this engi- 
neering research. This implies that the benefits must be mutually 
shared. There is a serious deficiency in understanding of the mecha- 
nisms by which the results of engineering investigations in wniversi- 
ties may be quickly utilized for accelerating economic growth. 
For the accelerated growth of a technologically oriented area such 
aS marine resources, it is necessary to develop and make available an 
information dissemination capability in support of engineering design 
and management. This capability should be developed to assist closely, 
but not to compete with, the consulting engineering function. It is 
qualitatively different from, and is complementary to, the manage- 
ment of data appropriate for the support of scientific research. 
With regard to engineering manpower education, I have suggested 
that there are major problems evident in the trends of engineering 
education and its relation to the economy. With the anticipated acceler- 
ation in the marine field, there is an opportunity to capitalize on these 
educational trends. There is a threefold opportunity—for Congress, 
for industry, and for universities: First, to strength the educational 
institutions in which heavy support is being invested, by improving 
the policies governing this support; second, to develop stronger and 
more meaningful relations between industry and the universities by 
motivating cooperative research wherein each partner contributes his 
best and most appropriate ability and resources; and third, to develop 
better and more rapid methods for technological transfer of research 
results into the economy. 
It is an opportunity to provide leadership in promoting a more 
beneficial relationship among the engineer’s education, graduate re- 
search, and university support by Government and industry, with 
attendent benefits in economic growth. 
These points that I have briefly outlined I believe should be investi- 
gated in more detail as organizational and procedural plans are de- 
veloped for implementing a national ocean policy. 
Mr, Lennon. Thank you, Doctor. 
Now, does your associate have any statement that he wishes to make 
at this time or to place in the record at this time ? 
Dr. Grirris. I believe he does not. 
Mr. Lennon. Thank you, Doctor, very much. 
The gentleman from Washington. 
Mr. Petiy. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Dr. Griffis for a very 
fine statement. I have no questions. 
Mr. Lennon. Mr. Schadeberg. 
Mr. Scuaprperc. Mr. Chairman, I have no questions either. I weuld 
have to study this a little more. There is a great deal in it. I appre- 
ciate the doctor coming to testify. 
Mr. Lennon. It is very obvious to me, Doctor, that your statement 
