"Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century: an agenda for American science and technology; Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy." Includes bibliographical references (p. H1-H22).

Executive Summary -- 1. A disturbing mosaic -- 2. Why are science and technology critical to America's prosperity in the 21st century? -- 3. How is America doing now in science and technology? -- 4. Method -- 5. What actions should America take in K-12 science and mathematics education to remain prosperous in the 21st century?: 10,000 teachers-10 Million minds -- 6. What actions should America take in science and engineering research to remain prosperous in the 21st century?: sowing the seeds -- 7. What actions should America take in science and engineering research to remain prosperous in the 21st century?: best and brightest -- 8. What actions should America take in economic and technology policy to remain prosperous in the 21st century?: incentives in innovation -- 9. What might the United States be like if it is not competitive in science and technology? - Appendix.