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Collection of US Government sites that embrace partnerships with academia, independent research organizations and federal labs. Also included is a selection of the research sectors of armed forces as well as national institutions.
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International Development Research Centre
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:55
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), which is a public corporation, was formed by the Canadian parliament in 1970. Its objective is to aid developing countries in the development of solutions for social, economic, and environmental problems by using science and technology. The centre helps nations to evolve their own research capabilities. The four key program areas covered by IDRC include Environment and Natural Resource Management; Information and Communication Technologies for Development; Innovation, Policy, and Science; and Social and Economic Policy. The IDRC website offers access to videos, bulletins, magazines, and dossiers that cover a multitude of subjects.
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Office of Naval Research
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:56
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a research wing of the U.S Navy and its activities include planning, coordinating, carrying out, and fostering research programs for the United States Navy in order to develop naval superiority and maintain the nation’s security. ONR works in conjunction with universities as well as government and private organizations. The ONR science and technology departments cover Information, Electronics and Surveillance; Ocean, Atmosphere and Space; Engineering, Materials and Physical Science and other disciplines. The ONR website has a special section for teachers that offers links to educational resources such as lesson plans and opportunities for teacher training.
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:57
CSIRO, which was established in 1926, is one of the largest scientific research organizations in the world. It is based in Australia and its objectives include offering innovative solutions to industry and society; facilitating the application of research results, wherever useful; and training researchers. Currently, CSIRO has more than 6,500 people conducting scientific research in over 57 sites in Australia and other countries. Several disciplines are covered in the ambit of CISRO’s activities; these include astronomy and space, environment, health and medicine, farming and food, energy, etc. The CISRO website is an extensive repository of useful information, career opportunities, online publications, etc.
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The Robotics Alliance Project
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PageRank 6 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:59
The NASA Robotics Alliance Project aims to develop and utilize American resources in terms of experienced and knowledgeable robotics experts for the purpose of fulfilling the robotics-related requirements of NASA and encouraging funding in the robotics market. The project also supports relevant enhancements in robotics curriculum across all educational levels and encourages students to take an active interest in technical fields. The project also serves as a clearinghouse of robotics-related educational content; it hosts educational forums and provides information, tips, and links for educationists.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 12:26
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the main R&D organization of the DOD. Its objectives include management and supervision of R&D projects that can potentially change the manner in which war is carried out. Its role is crucial in maintaining the superiority of the U.S armed forces and ensuring that U.S. security does not get compromised due to technical obsolescence. DARPA exists to find military applications for fundamental discoveries. Programs conducted by DARPA include Advanced Technology Office (ATO) Program, Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Programs, Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO) Programs, etc.
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Langley Research Center
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Last Update 2007/10/7 12:32
The Langley Research Center sprawls over an area of 800 acres and represents the cutting edge of NASA’s aerospace technology. It was established in 1917 as the first civilian aeronautics laboratory in the United States. The center focuses primarily on aeronautics and its efforts atmospheric sciences have led to improvements in aircrafts, both military and civilian. Langley has furthered the scope of its studies to include atmospheres into which the spaceships of tomorrow may have to travel. Langley lends support to the NASA space programs by testing new technologies, aviation safety, small aircraft transportation, etc.
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JPL Artificial Intelligence Group
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PageRank 5 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 12:50
NASA associated site belonging to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory affiliated with the California Institute of Technology. The Artificial Intelligence Group performs basic research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence Planning and Scheduling, with applications to science analysis, spacecraft commanding, deep space network operations, and space transportation systems.
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Baldrige National Quality Program
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Last Update 2007/10/7 14:19
The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was created to provide the private sector a means of raising and managing sufficient funds to establish an endowment in relation to funding from the NIST. In 1998, the President and U.S. Congress approved legislation that made education and health care organizations eligible to participate in the Award Program.
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Last Update 2007/10/7 14:21
Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
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Office of Naval Research (ONR)
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Last Update 2007/10/7 14:23
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a research wing of the U.S Navy and its activities include planning, coordinating, carrying out, and fostering research programs for the United States Navy in order to develop naval superiority and maintain the nation’s security. ONR works in conjunction with universities as well as government and private organizations. The ONR science and technology departments cover Information, Electronics and Surveillance; Ocean, Atmosphere and Space; Engineering, Materials and Physical Science and other disciplines. The ONR website has a special section for teachers that offers links to educational resources such as lesson plans and opportunities for teacher training.
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