I presume most of you will be aware of this, but just in case....
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Date sent: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 15:14:43 -0500 (EST)
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Subject: S&E Indicators 1998 Now Has Easy Access On The We=
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MEDIA ADVISORY
June 29, 1998
PA/M 98-16
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INDICATORS 1998 NOW HAS EASY ACCESS ON THE WEB
Researchers, academics, business leaders, educators and the media
will enjoy much improved access to science & engineering
indicators because of new technology used in the web version of
the National Science Board's Science and Engineering Indicators
1998. The report will be available on three web formats:
=FA "Enhanced" HTML - This version offers easy navigation to any
section of S&E Indicators, using toolbars on the left side and
across the top of the monitor screen. Charts and tables open in
separate windows to allow for side-by-side comparison of text and
data;
=FA "Accessible" HTML - This format make the report more easily
accessible to the handicapped and for persons using older access
technologies or slower Internet connections;
=FA Portable Document (pdf) - This version retains the design
and layout of the printed publication, allowing an individual to
print a personal copy of the report regardless of which printer
or platform used.
The site also offers a detailed help section-describing features
that will assist with navigating and viewing the 800-page
document.
The web versions of Science and Engineering Indicators 1998 will
be available after 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. The URL is:
http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind98/start.htm
For more information contact:
Bill Noxon, (703) 306-1070, wnoxon@nsf.gov (media)
For technical/operational questions, send email to: srsweb@nsf.gov
David Norwood
dnorwood@selu.edu