Panel suggests fewer NSF centers

Article Abstract:

A special task force recommended that the NSF's four supercomputing centers be pared down to two or three, chosen by national competition, which will then work more closely with state and regional supercomputing organizations. The report suggests the current mission could be supported more efficiently.

Buildings and facilities

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Panel backs S&T Centers programs

Article Abstract:

Representatives from the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering and the Institute of Medicine report that the 24 Science and Technology Centers begun in 1989 have produced world-class research and should be permitted to recompete for National Science Foundation funding.

Finance, Reports, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research

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...Weighs future of computer centers

Article Abstract:

The National Science Foundation will review support for its five supercomputing centers before their contracts expire in 1996. The centers provide academic scientists with access and support services, and many scientists consider them vital to their work.

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