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

National Research Council · Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences · National Materials Advisory Board · Committee on Globalization of Materials Research and Development

thg 10 2005 · National Academies Press

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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. companies' decisions about location of MSE R&D, an analysis of impacts on the U.S. economy and national security, and recommendations to ensure continued U.S. access to critical MSE R&D.