America'sInvestment in the Future Author:National Science Foundation This book has a forward by Walter Cronkite and projects the future of the impact of NSF over the next few years. "As we look to the century ahead, it is apparent that science and technology will continue to be the propelling and sustaining forces of the nation's well-being. Our quality of life will in large measure and depend on the vigor of ou... more »r economy, the health of our planet, and the opportunities for enlightenment Chapters include Internet, Education, Manufacturing, Arabidopsis, Decision Sciences, Environment, Astronomy, Science on the Edge, and Disasters & Hazard Mitigation.« less