Implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Southern Technology Council

南方技术理事会正在迈出必要的第一步 执行其报告中提出的建议 谈到技术，一个长期的战略计划， 增强南方的科技能力。 必要的第一步 是将该计划提请州立法者注意， 南方有关组织的代表。 理事会建议通过为期一天的专题讨论会来做到这一点， 将被高度宣传。 研讨会将涉及 针对各州特定需求和条件的战略计划，刺激 审议和讨论优先事项，并将促使 建立常设规划机制和立法 国家科技政策的结构。

The Southern Technology Council is taking a necessary first step toward implementing the recommendations set forth in its report Turning to Technology, a long-range strategic plan for strengthe- ning the S&T capabilities of the South. The necessary first step is to bring the plan to the attention of state legislators and representatives of relevant organizations throughout the South. The Council proposes to do this through one day symposia that will be highly publicized. The symposia will relate the strategic plan to state-specific needs and conditions, stimulate consideration and discussions of priorities, and will prompt the formation of permanent planning mechanisms and legislative structures for state S&T policy.