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Areas of Responsibility
Each federal agency with science as part of its mission has been asked to showcase how science in their organizations is addressing the critical scientific questions facing the nation. This Web site emphasizes results and outcomes and illustrates science in action at either the national or local levels. The information contained in the report focuses on four major areas of responsibility:
- Promote discovery and sustain the excellence of the nation's scientific research enterprise
- Respond to the nation's complex, critical challenges with timely, innovative approaches
- Invest in and accelerate the transformation of science into national benefits
- Achieve excellence in science and technology education and in workforce development