Links & Institutionen: USA
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu Einrichtungen aus Deutschland und den USA, die Kooperationen in den Bereichen Bildung, Forschung und Innovation unterstützen und fördern.
USA: NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
The predecessor of NIST, the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) was established in 1901.
Set up in 1988, the mission of NIST is broad—to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and…
USA: National Academies
Die National Academies setzen sich zusammen aus der National Academy of Sciences (NAS), der National Academy of Engineering (NAE), der National Academy of Medicine (NAM, früher das Institute of Medicine IOM), und dem National Research Council (NRC).…
USA: NAS - National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars. Established by an Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the NAS is charged with providing independent, objective advice to…
USA: NSB - National Science Board
Das National Science Board (NSB) wurde 1950 vom Kongress als Politkberatungsorgan und als Steuerungsgremium für die National Science Foundation (NSF) installiert. Das NSB besteht aus 25 Mitgliedern, die vom US-Präsidenten ernannt und vom US-Senat…
USA: OSTP - Office of Science and Technology Policy
Congress established the Office of Science and Technology Policy in 1976 with a broad mandate to advise the President and others within the Executive Office of the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international…
USA: NSTC - National Science and Technology Council
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) was established by Executive Order on November 23, 1993. This Cabinet-level Council is the principal means within the executive branch to coordinate science and technology policy across the diverse…
USA: AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science
The formation of AAAS in 1848 marked the emergence of a national scientific community in the United States. While science was part of the American scene from the nation's early days, its practitioners remained few in number and scattered…
USA: AACC - American Association of Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges. The association represents nearly 1,200 2-year, associate degree-granting institutions and more than 12 million students.…
USA: USAID – United States Agency for International Development
Set up in 1961, USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to save lives, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance and help people progress beyond assistance. Through international research and science programs, USAID…
