Frontiers


Welcome to our expanding Frontiers.

Each month the electronic version of Frontiers and its

print counterpart profile important work funded by

the National Science Foundation. Topics include advances in

math and science research, breakthroughs in engineering,

and achievements in educational programs.

Also featured: coverage of major public policy issues that will

affect the Foundation's future, as well as the future of the

research and education communities.


- December 1997 -

Swingin' in the Rain: Life in Forest Treetops
By climbing into the forest canopy, researchers are discovering unique ecosystems-complete with climate, plants and animals-that survive well above the forest floor.

GOALI: Promoting University-Industry Partnerships
Pairing industrial and academic researchers has resulted in new solutions for long-standing industrial problems.

Climate Played a Role in the American Revolution
In the second half of the 1700s, American colonists weren't only upset about King George's taxes, they were also struggling with climate changes that wreaked havoc on harvests.


Finding the Cell Doors
New research shows that cell membranes act as gatekeepers, letting only select nutrients into the cell.

Thank You for Your Responses! Frontiers Readership Survey Yields Compliments and Insights
Respondents tell us Frontiers is on the right track and offer suggestions for the future.




Research and Tuition Hikes Not Connected
A national study of universities and colleges showed consistent tuition increases on all campuses, not just research institutions. Therefore, researchers say that the tuition hikes are caused by common factors, as opposed to research investments.






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