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organizations, and a concept of scientific unity and integrity of purpose. A director's efforts should be supported by central management. But there is a limit to the desirable size and growth rate of the Institution, and a clear identification and communication of gaps and deficiencies that exist in the bureau director's concept of his charter is of great importance for the upcoming budget cycle.

3. The common theme of [[underline]] Evolution [[/underline]] ran through many of the science bureau's presentations. This thread of mutual interest should be encouraged and nurtured. The Smithsonian should consider using such interbureau science themes in demonstrating its research efforts without sacrificing the goals of individual units.

4. A substantial increase in the number of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships is required to enhance the value and quality of research at the Smithsonian. A suggested target would be to double the number of fellowships. More quality fellows working at the Smithsonian will undoubtedly assist us in our selection of scientists for long term basic research. A larger number of fellows also will provide us with the possibility of increasing minority professional scientific representation at the Institution.

5. The Smithsonian administration should seek to reinstate a program of bringing short-term (12-16 month) scholars to certain of the bureaus. This program should involve 3 to 4 scientists at any one time. If they are eminent in their field and use Institution facilities, they would bring suitable national attention to the importance of our research effort. A strong association with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars needs to be developed.

6. Greater effort must be made in bringing together the community of scientists at the Smithsonian. The Institution's science administration must make every effort in forming a Smithsonian family of scholars through seminars and other gatherings of senior scientists. Not only would a cohesion of approach be fostered as at the Institution's Belmont meetings, but also, each researcher could be made aware that he, or she, is part of a unique scientific community.