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“RESEARCH FOR OUR NATION'S FUTURE” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1064 on May 17, 1995.
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RESEARCH FOR OUR NATION'S FUTURE
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HON. STEVEN SCHIFF
of new mexico
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, May 17, 1995
Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mention the importance of the basic scientific research funded under budget function 270. While this research may fall under the Energy Supply Research and Development title, this work, much of which is occurring at our national laboratories, is basic fundamental scientific research that applies to national problems in nuclear weapons and environmental cleanup.
Research efforts at the national laboratories are characterized by scientific excellence and the integration of basic research to real applications in the chemical sciences, materials sciences, and geosciences. For example, the materials science research program at the national laboratories not only demonstrates the relevance of basic science to technology, but also supports the Energy Department's primary missions. In addition, these programs take advantage of a wide range of large, capital intensive research facilities that are not usually found at universities.
Work in areas such as scientifically tailored materials combine expertise in solid state sciences, atomic-level diagnostics, materials synthesis and processes science to produce new classes of tailored materials for critical defense needs, and which can also be used by industry down the road. That national laboratories materials researchers win prizes and awards each year, indicates that their colleagues in universities and industry recognize the value of their scientific contributions.
In conclusion, I ask my colleagues to be mindful that the national laboratories are conducting original and relevant basic research in the basic energy sciences program that is of great value to our Nation's future.
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