State Science and Engineering Profiles and R&D Patterns: 1997-98. An SRS Special Report.

This document reports on statistics of research and development (R&D) within the United States according to the geographical distribution for 1997-1998. Science and engineering profiles for 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are presented. Topics include State Distribution of Sector-Specific R&D, Ten-Year State R&D Trends, Historical Data on R&D by State and Performing Sector, Ratio of R&D to Gross State Product, Industrial R&D by State, Federal Support for R&D, and Data Sources for Science and Engineering State Profiles. (YDS)