Globalization of Materials R&d: Time for a National Strategy

by National Research Council, Committee on Globalization of Materials, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, et al.

Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) R&D is spreading globally at an accelerating rate. As a result, the relative U.S. position in a number of MSE subfields is in a state of flux. To understand better this trend and its implications for the U.S. economy and national security, the Department of Defense (DOD) asked the NRC to assess the status and impacts of the global spread of MSE R&D. This report presents a discussion of drivers affecting U.S...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309096030
• ISBN13: 9780309096034
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 216 Pages