Department of Defense Contributions To U.S. Science and Technology

William Happer

Since the end of World War II, the Department of Defense (DoD) has played an important role in supporting U.S. science and technology. The author describes how his career has benefited from involvement with DoD managers and the impetus provided by DoD funding of basic research.

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